Ecobank Kenya Appoints Flora Mutahi as Non-Executive Director to Strengthen Growth Strategy

Ecobank Kenya has appointed Flora Mutahi as a Non-Executive Director to its Board, reaffirming the bank’s commitment to strengthening strategic leadership, empowering SMEs and women-led businesses, and enhancing Kenya’s role as a gateway for Pan-African commerce.

A Forbes 50 Over 50 Honoree, Flora is a distinguished business leader with more than 30 years of experience and is widely recognised for her transformative leadership in manufacturing, enterprise development and corporate governance across Africa.

As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Melvin Marsh International, she built one of the region’s leading tea and beverage businesses while championing innovation and value addition within Kenya’s manufacturing sector.

Flora has held several influential leadership positions, including serving as the first female Chairperson of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and later becoming the first female Chairperson of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA).

She is also an accomplished author, speaker and mentor who continues to champion entrepreneurship, leadership development and sustainable business growth across the continent.

Announcing the appointment, Ecobank Kenya Interim Chairman of the Board, Yesse Oenga, said:

“Flora brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial excellence, strategic insight and governance expertise. Her experience in building resilient businesses and shaping private sector policy will add tremendous value to the Board as we continue to drive our next phase of growth and transformation.”

Speaking on her appointment, Flora said:

“I am honoured to join the Board of Ecobank Kenya and excited to contribute to its strategic journey. I look forward to working with the Board and management team to support sustainable growth, innovation and the long-term impact of the Ecobank brand.”

Her appointment comes at a time when Ecobank Kenya is accelerating its growth momentum and deepening its focus on creating long-term value for customers in Kenya and across the East African region.

The appointment also underscores Ecobank’s commitment to leveraging diverse expertise and visionary leadership to advance its strategic priorities, which are anchored on its ambition of becoming the bank that enables businesses to grow across Africa.