Geoffrey Odundo appointed Nation Media Group MD and CEO

Mr Geoffrey Odundo has been appointed as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nation Media Group (NMG).

Making the announcement of behalf of the board, Chairman Wilfred Kiboro on Monday said Mr Odundo was joining the NMG to strengthen the team and continue delivering on the mandate NMG serves in the society.

Before his appointment, Mr Odundo was the CPF Group Executive Adviser and formerly the CEO of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).

“I am confident that I can count on you to extend your customary welcome and support to Geoffrey as he joins NMG to strengthen our team in our continuing endeavour to deliver our mandate to the societies we serve,” Dr Kiboro said.

Mr Odundo will take over as the CEO from April 7, 2025.

Mr Richard Tobiko, the NMG Chief Financial Officer, has been the interim Group CEO since August 1, 2024, following the retirement of Mr Stephen Gitagama, who served NMG for 17 years in different capacities.

“Mr Odundo is an accomplished senior executive and a seasoned investment banker with vast experience in leadership, including serving in the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), where he spearheaded various market innovations and achieved record breaking milestones during his tenure between 2015 and 2024,” Dr Kiboro said in a statement. 

Mr Odundo has previously held other senior executive positions— including being the first Managing Director and CEO of Kingdom Securities.

He holds an MBA degree in Strategic Management from the United States International University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Economics from Egerton University, and several professional certifications.