Tier I lender Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited has announced the appointment of Birju Sanghrajka as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, and Head of Coverage for Kenya, subject to regulatory approvals.
Mr. Sanghrajka’s appointment follows the retirement notice of the current CEO, Mr. Kariuki Ngari, who is set to retire on April 16, 2026, after serving the bank for 24 years in various capacities.
Mr. Sanghjarka’s, who currently serves as the Head of Corporate and Investment Banking Coverage at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Business Economics and Finance from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. He has previously held senior positions across StanChart franchises in Kenya, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
The lender stated that his deep client relationships, cross-border expertise, and track record of building strong teams, delivering innovative solutions and sustained performance, position him well to lead the Bank into the its next phase of sustainable value-driven growth.
“I am honored by the confidence the Board has placed in me, and excited about the opportunity to lead our Kenya franchise. Kariuki leaves a strong legacy of performance and purpose, and I look forward to building on this by deepening our client relationships, leveraging our global network, and continuing to invest in our world class solutions that support Kenya’s growth story,” said Mr. Sanghrajka.
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Board Chairperson Comments
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Board chairperson Kellen Kariuki expressed her gratitude to Mr. Ngari, citing his outstanding and transformative leadership. Mr. Kariuki has been instrumental in the Bank’s digital transformation, with over 90% of transactions currently conducted digitally across Wealth and Retail Banking as well as Corporate and Investment Banking.
“Under his stewardship the Bank has delivered strong financial outcomes, accelerated its digital transformation and deepened its impact in the community,” said the Board Chairperson.
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