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James Mwangi
Group Managing Director & CEO of Equity Group Holdings Plc
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Biography
James Mwangi is a Kenyan banker and entrepreneur, the Group Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings Plc. He is credited with turning around Equity Bank into a major financial institution with over 14 million customers by 2019.
Key Achievements
Recognized globally: Forbes named him among Africa’s most powerful.
Under his leadership Equity Bank expanded across East Africa.
In 2025 he was awarded the City of London’s Freedom of the City.
Quick Facts
Categorybusiness
Positionbanking
Net WorthKSh 20+ billion ($200 million)
Education
Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi
Certified Public Accountant