John Kamau

John Kamau is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Head of Finance for Retail Banking at Absa Bank Kenya since April 2017. In this role, John is responsible for producing reports that enhance financial performance and support management in various financial analyses and decision-making processes. Previously, John held several significant positions including Business Performance and Analytics Manager at Barclays Bank of Kenya, where commentary on financial performance was provided to senior management, and Reporting Manager in Africa Finance Operations at Standard Chartered Bank, focusing on model development across the continent. Earlier in John's career, management information analysis roles were undertaken at Barclays Bank of Kenya, contributing to risk management and recoveries strategies. Academic achievements include an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science from Jomo Kenyatta University, and a Leadership Program at IMD.