National Commercial Bank of Africa has appointed James M. Gossip as the new Managing Director (Executive).
NCBA noted that the appointment of James
followed the receipt of all requisite regulatory approvals and aligned with the
strategic realignment of the Bank's Board composition announced in 2024.
It also highlighted that it marked a significant step in
advancing the Bank's long-term growth agenda by reinforcing its commitment to
strong Independent leadership and sound governance structures.
“James is a seasoned international banking executive with
over 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles across Europe, Asia and
North America,” said NCBA. “He has served in C-suite, Executive Committee, and
Board positions within major financial institutions," the bank said.
NCBA noted that James has a proven track record in leading
organisational transformation, operational management, and the establishment of
novel market operations and controls.
Before joining NCBA, James held various senior roles at HSBC,
the most recent being Managing Director, Belt & Road initiative and
Business Corridors, Asia Pacific, at HSBC Global Services Limited in Hong Kong.
He led regional growth strategies to unlock cross-border
trade and investment flows within Asia and connect it to international
markets.
John Gachora will continue to serve as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank.
His focus will be on broadening NCBA's stakeholder relationships
and franchises, group-wide strategic cohesion, business growth, and the
continued delivery of the bank’s purpose
of Inspiring Greatness across its pan
African footprint.
