DTB Group names new Kenya MD and CEO
The Board of Directors of DTB Group has appointed Mr Murali Natarajan as its Managing Director and CEO for Kenya, with immediate effect.
According to DTB Group CEO Mrs Nasim Devji, Mr Natarajan is joining the tier-one lender from DCB Bank India, where he was the immediate former Managing Director and CEO.
Mr Natarajan’s appointment is part of DTB’s ongoing corporate reorganization, which focuses on enhanced regional business growth.
According to the lender, Group CEO Devji will continue to oversee DTB Group’s multiple entities and provide leadership and strategic direction in the areas of information technology, financial management, corporate governance, risk, and compliance, amongst other functions across the Group.
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She will spearhead service delivery and operations excellence in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Burundi, ensuring synergy and expansion across different business units, promoting long-term sustainable growth, and effectively implementing the Group’s vision to improve DTB’s positioning in all its markets.
“The MD and Country CEO for DTB Kenya, along with the current Country CEOs for DTB Uganda, DTB Tanzania, and DTB Burundi, will report to and support me [Mrs Nasim Devji] to ensure the smooth customer delivery and continued success of DTB in each country,” noted Mrs Devji.
“I look forward to working closely with and supporting Mrs Devji and the entire team to drive growth and continue to deliver value to our customers in Kenya,” Mr Natarajan commented.
Mr Natarajan, a Bachelor of Commerce Degree holder from Delhi University, is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has over 40 years of global experience in banking and financial services, covering diverse geographies and banking verticals.
