Lillian Karuri

Lillian Karuri is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in banking and operations, including a role as Chief Operations Officer for the Corporate Investment Bank at Standard Bank Group, where a focus on delivering digital experiences led to notable revenue growth. As the Founder and Chairperson of The March of Pens Foundation, Lillian promotes education and literacy as solutions to global poverty. Lillian served as Chief of Staff at Absa Group, managing stakeholder relations and strategy development, and held senior positions at Barclays, overseeing operations and corporate investment banking. Lillian's academic credentials include a Master of Laws in Commercial Law from the University of London and a prestigious MCIPS certification in procurement and supply management.