Mr. Dhanji Hansraj Chandaria, also known as Dhanu, is the principal Founder of Fina Bank Limited now known as Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited. Mr. Chandaria is an eminent entrepreneur with over 50 years’ experience in business.
He serves as the Chairman of Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited and has been the Chairman since 1996.
Mr. Dhanji successfully led the acquisition of the The Finance Institution of Africa, a non-banking finance institution and forerunner to Fina Bank in 1991. He later converted the institution into a fully-fledged commercial bank in 1996 . He went on to lead the acquisition of Fina Bank S.A Rwanda in 2004 and the setting up of Fina Bank Uganda Limited in 2008. The Fina Bank Group grew from a one branch in one country with an asset base of Kes. 60 million to 27 branches in three countries across East Africa with an asset base of Kes.20.7 billion.
Mr. Dhanji is also the founder and present Managing Director of Kenpoly Manufacturers Limited, a leading manufacturer of plastic based products in the Eastern Africa region with a turnover of Kes.1.6 billion (US$ 20 million).
Mr. Dhanji is also the founder and current Non-Executive Director of Budget Shoes Limited.
He is also a Director and Shareholder of Kantilal Emporium Limited, a company that details in the importation of leading clothing brands into the East African market. During his full time tenure at Kantilal, he converted the wholesaler and counter service store into one of the leading and popular quality clothing retailer in Nairobi’s Central Business District. He exited the day to day management of the business in 1991 to set up the plastics business. .
Mr Dhanji has 7 ‘O’Level Passes including 5 Credits & 1 Distinction from the Cambridge University Examination Board. He has attended various professional courses on Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate
Governance courses specifically on Responsibilities & Duties of Non-Executive Directors in Financial Services.
As the chairman, he leads and directs the Board of Directors in devising, implementing and monitoring strategy execution.
Jubril Adeniji is a seasoned banking professional with a career in the industry spanning over 25-years. He had stints in Banking Operations in the early stages and subsequently in Credit and Business Development in Multilaterals, Construction, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Service Institutions across International, Public, Corporate, Commercial, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and Retail Banking Business segments.
Jubril Adeniji first joined Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) in February 2006 as a Team Lead within the Bank’s Abuja and North Central Commercial Banking Division and rose through the ranks to the Divisional Head position in April 2011. He held this position for over four years before joining the Bank’s International Banking Division in December 2015 to support the Bank’s application for a Banking license in Tanzania.
In July 2016, Jubril was appointed as the pioneer Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Tanzania. In the first 18 months of his appointment, he had the overall responsibility for the establishment of the greenfield GTBank franchise in Tanzania, which culminated into the granting of the Bank’s operational license by the Bank of Tanzania in December 2017. Jubril subsequently managed the franchise effectively with year-on-year improvement of key indices and ratios, along with a predominantly young Tanzanian team until September 2022, further to his nomination as Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya.
Having overseen the successful introduction of GTBank into Tanzania, Jubril has developed a profound understanding of the Tanzania and East African markets and in July 2022, he was nominated to oversee the strategic growth and further deepening of the GTBank franchise in the East African market.
Prior to joining GTBank, he worked with MBC International Bank Ltd (now part of First Bank of Nigeria Plc) between November 1997 and January 2006.
Jubril Adeniji holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Ibadan (1997) and Master of Business Administration (Finance and Accounting) from the University of Liverpool (2015). He has also attended several senior management courses including the IMD High Performance Leadership, Cranfield and Michigan Ross Executive Leadership Development programs and other banking-specific programs in renowned educational institutions globally. He is also an Honorary Senior member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (2012).
Jubril is happily married, and the matrimony is blessed with three lovely children. He spends his free time with the family, mentoring young individuals, executing community service projects under the auspices of Rotary International and watching professional Lawn Tennis and Football games.
Mr. Wandolo is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited with over 20 years banking experience. He sits on Board Human Resource, Board Audit and Board Credit Committees.
Mr. Wandolo worked for Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group for 23 years rising from the rank of Credit Management Trainee, Account Officer Corporate, KCB Group Account Manager Corporate, KCB Group Business Advisory Service Officer, KCB Group Advances/lending Officer, KCB Group Corporate Relationship Manager, KCB Group Unit Head, Corporate Banking, Divisional Director, Credit to KCB Group Divisional Director, Corporate before joining Aces Global Consulting Ltd as the Managing Partner.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) from the University of Nairobi. He has also attended several trainings in Leadership, Leasing, Practical Financial Analysis & Forecasting and Market Risk Management Training and Asset Liability Management Training.
Mr. Hanish D. Chandaria served as an Executive Director of Business Support in the then Fina Bank Ltd until October 13, 2011. Mr. Chandaria has over 10 years’ experience in Finance, having started his career in investment banking at Societe Generale in London.
Mr. Chandaria holds Masters degree in International Business from Ecole Supérieure de commerce, Grenoble, France and BSc Economics and Mathematics from University of Bristol.
Mr. Chandaria also serves on the board of Guaranty Trust Bank (Uganda) Ltd.
Mr. Nalinkumar Shah is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited.
Mr. Shah previously served as the Bank’s Company Secretary until November 2014. He has been in public practice for over 25 years providing auditing, accountancy and management consultancy services to various sectors.
He sits in Board Audit and Board Risk Management Committees.
Mr. Shah is the proprietor of Nalin Shah & Co., Certified Public Accountants. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA(K)), Certified Public Secretary (CPS(K)) and Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), UK
Jubril Adeniji is a seasoned banking professional with a career in the industry spanning over 25-years. He had stints in Banking Operations in the early stages and subsequently in Credit and Business Development in Multilaterals, Construction, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Service Institutions across International, Public, Corporate, Commercial, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and Retail Banking Business segments.
Jubril Adeniji first joined Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) in February 2006 as a Team Lead within the Bank’s Abuja and North Central Commercial Banking Division and rose through the ranks to the Divisional Head position in April 2011. He held this position for over four years before joining the Bank’s International Banking Division in December 2015 to support the Bank’s application for a Banking license in Tanzania.
In July 2016, Jubril was appointed as the pioneer Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Tanzania. In the first 18 months of his appointment, he had the overall responsibility for the establishment of the greenfield GTBank franchise in Tanzania, which culminated into the granting of the Bank’s operational license by the Bank of Tanzania in December 2017. Jubril subsequently managed the franchise effectively with year-on-year improvement of key indices and ratios, along with a predominantly young Tanzanian team until September 2022, further to his nomination as Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya.
Having overseen the successful introduction of GTBank into Tanzania, Jubril has developed a profound understanding of the Tanzania and East African markets and in July 2022, he was nominated to oversee the strategic growth and further deepening of the GTBank franchise in the East African market.
Prior to joining GTBank, he worked with MBC International Bank Ltd (now part of First Bank of Nigeria Plc) between November 1997 and January 2006.
Jubril Adeniji holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Ibadan (1997) and Master of Business Administration (Finance and Accounting) from the University of Liverpool (2015). He has also attended several senior management courses including the IMD High Performance Leadership, Cranfield and Michigan Ross Executive Leadership Development programs and other banking-specific programs in renowned educational institutions globally. He is also an Honorary Senior member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (2012).
Jubril is happily married, and the matrimony is blessed with three lovely children. He spends his free time with the family, mentoring young individuals, executing community service projects under the auspices of Rotary International and watching professional Lawn Tennis and Football games.
Mr. Popoola joined Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Ltd in November 2020 as the Chief Operating Officer. He joined from GTBank Plc. where he most recently served as the Group Head of CIS Operations.
Mr. Popoola joined the Bank in May 2007 as the Deputy Manager, Foreign Operations and over the years, has held various positions in the Bank.
He brings a wealth of over 23 years’ professional experience in the banking sector, having started his career at Universal Trust Bank Plc where he worked for 4 years; he then joined Guardian Express Bank Plc where he worked for 4.5 years after which he joined Spring Bank Plc (now Heritage Bank Plc) where he worked for 1.5 years before joining Guaranty Trust Bank Plc.
Ayodele holds a Master’s degree in Marketing from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the same institution. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers.
Angela is an experienced business leader with expertise in Strategy formulation and implementation, Organizational Change and Transformation, Financial Risk Management, Audit, Business Process Re-engineering and other oversight roles spanning across various industries and geographies. She has developed excellent senior leadership project and external stakeholder relationship management skills. Angela has excellent business analysis skills including the assessment of macroeconomic factors affecting businesses and is an expert in growing profitability. She is currently the Group Chief Financial Officer of the Bank, overseeing the Financial Control, Strategy and Administration functions.
Angela joined GTBank in Rwanda in October 2014 as the Head of Finance. She then relocated to Kenya in September 2015 to oversee the group function. Prior to joining GTBank, Angela worked at PwC, both in Kenya and in Rwanda (over a period of 5years) in the Assurance practice working with large businesses in the areas of Strategy, Controls and Processes to improve governance, manage risk and build trust.
Angela holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from Strathmore University and is currently pursuing an MBA with Strategic Planning from Edinburgh Business School. She is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), a member of the Enterprise Risk Management Academy (ERMA) and holds a diploma in the Institute of Management Information Systems (IMIS).
Caroline has a wealth of banking experience gained over a period of 12 years in the industry. She is an inclusive leader who strives to have each of her team members contribute towards the overall success of the Bank. She is dynamic and progressive and above all upholds the highest levels of integrity, honesty, dedication and professional ethics. Caroline has been the Head, Treasury at the bank since February 2020.
Caroline joined GTBank Kenya, then Fina Bank, in May 2008 as a Finance Officer. In September 2014, she joined the Treasury division as a Liquidity Management Dealer and rose to the position of Assistant Manager, Manager and finally to that of the Head of the division.
Caroline holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from Maseno University and a CPA III Qualification.
Milkah is a seasoned Human Resource professional with considerable contributions in policy formulation, corporate culture transformation, performance management, talent management, employee wellness, coaching among others.
She has over 15 years’ experience in building and leading motivated teams to drive organizational success within diverse sectors e.g. Manufacturing, Financial Services, Energy and Consulting among others. She is passionately committed to fostering a happy, healthy and engaged workforce.
She joined Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited in October 2022 as the Head, Human Resources. Prior to this role, she served at Kapa Oil Refineries as a Human Resource Manager for over 3 years. She has also worked for over 4 years at PwC Kenya, People and Change Advisory Services, delivering transformational projects in the East African region. Her career began at The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, where she worked for over seven years.
Milkah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education (Arts) from Kenyatta University, a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Institute of Human Resource Management and is a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
Teddy is a highly skilled and resourceful professional with expertise in the fields of Finance, Strategy, Accounting, Audit and Risk Management. He has over 8 years’ experience in the financial services sector with a proven track record of value addition and effective risk management. He is also an IFRS and Tax expert with significant experience in the field of financial reporting as well as strategic decision making and monitoring. Teddy was appointed as the Head, Credit Risk Management in January 2021.
He joined GTBank in May 2017 as a Deputy Finance and Strategy Manager and was later promoted to the position of Finance and Strategy Manager in January 2019. Prior to joining GTBank, Teddy worked in Deloitte East Africa as an Audit Associate and was promoted to an Audit Senior.
Teddy holds an MSc in Finance from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelor of Economics degree also from the University of Nairobi and he is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Jemimah is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years’ working experience serving in different capacities. She is experienced in Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis and Leadership.
Jemimah joined Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Ltd in January 2022 as Head, Internal Audit (Systems & Control).
Prior to joining GTBank, Jemimah worked at MOGAS Kenya Ltd as a Treasury Accountant, as a result of her spectacular performance, she was promoted to the position of Chief Accountant. She has previously worked at Safaricom Limited as a Customer Service Representative and as a Postal Officer at the Postal Corporation of Kenya.
Jemimah holds a Bachelor of International Business Administration degree from United States International University-Africa (USIU-A). She is a member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
Beth is an astute Advocate of the High Court and governance expert, with broad multi-disciplinary expertise and understanding of legal matters, risk management and corporate governance. She has over 7 years’ experience in the legal field, corporate finance, capital markets and company secretarial practice.
She joined GTBank in June 2021 as the Legal Manager and Company Secretary and was later promoted to the position of Head, Legal Services and Company Secretary in March 2022.
Prior to joining GTBank, Beth worked at NCBA Bank as an Assistant Company Secretary and Legal Counsel as well as an Assistant Manager within the Compliance Department at NIC Bank. She also worked at the Capital Markets Authority as a Licensing and Approvals officer.
Beth holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from Kenyatta University and a Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. She is also a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries and is pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.