Mary Wangari is a seasoned corporate executive with over 30 years of experience in the banking industry. She currently holds the position of Group Executive Director at Equity Group Holdings PLC, the largest retail and commercial bank in East and Central Africa, serving 20 million customers. Before her promotion in 2018, Mary served as the Group Company Secretary and Corporate & Strategy Director of Equity Bank from 2007 to 2017. She initially joined Equity Bank in 2004 as the Head of Corporate Strategy & Head of Legal Services.
Throughout her career, Mary has led strategic projects within the bank. Some notable achievements include the first strategic investment in Equity by Africap Microfinance Fund in 2002, the conversion of Equity Building Society to a commercial bank in 2004, and the successful listing of Equity Bank on the Nairobi Stock Exchange in 2006, Uganda Securities Exchange in 2009, and Rwanda Stock Exchange in 2015. She also played a key role in various acquisitions, greenfield entries into new markets, and the restructuring of Equity Bank Limited.
As the Group Executive Director, Mary oversees subsidiary oversight, governance, and leadership. She has demonstrated expertise in corporate management, strategy, leadership, and governance. In addition to her role at Equity Group, Mary serves as a dedicated board member on over ten different boards of directors. She is a member of the Women Corporate Directors Kenya Chapter Association, where she actively supports initiatives that promote gender diversification and inclusion.
Mary is passionate about mentorship and sponsors programs for young women, professionals, and needy students. She is also committed to environmental conservation and contributes to initiatives in that area. Her outstanding leadership and commitment to the banking and finance industry have been recognized with prestigious awards. In 2021, she received the Angaza Award for exemplary leadership and won the Women on Board Award for her significant contributions to gender diversification and inclusion.
Mary Wangari’s professional profile can be found on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/mary-wangari.
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Mary Wangari is a seasoned corporate executive with over 30 years of experience in the banking industry. She currently holds the position of Group Executive Director at Equity Group Holdings PLC, the largest retail and commercial bank in East and Central Africa, serving 20 million customers. Before her promotion in 2018, Mary served as the Group Company Secretary and Corporate & Strategy Director of Equity Bank from 2007 to 2017. She initially joined Equity Bank in 2004 as the Head of Corporate Strategy & Head of Legal Services.
Throughout her career, Mary has led strategic projects within the bank. Some notable achievements include the first strategic investment in Equity by Africap Microfinance Fund in 2002, the conversion of Equity Building Society to a commercial bank in 2004, and the successful listing of Equity Bank on the Nairobi Stock Exchange in 2006, Uganda Securities Exchange in 2009, and Rwanda Stock Exchange in 2015. She also played a key role in various acquisitions, greenfield entries into new markets, and the restructuring of Equity Bank Limited.
As the Group Executive Director, Mary oversees subsidiary oversight, governance, and leadership. She has demonstrated expertise in corporate management, strategy, leadership, and governance. In addition to her role at Equity Group, Mary serves as a dedicated board member on over ten different boards of directors. She is a member of the Women Corporate Directors Kenya Chapter Association, where she actively supports initiatives that promote gender diversification and inclusion.
Mary is passionate about mentorship and sponsors programs for young women, professionals, and needy students. She is also committed to environmental conservation and contributes to initiatives in that area. Her outstanding leadership and commitment to the banking and finance industry have been recognized with prestigious awards. In 2021, she received the Angaza Award for exemplary leadership and won the Women on Board Award for her significant contributions to gender diversification and inclusion.
Mary Wangari’s professional profile can be found on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/mary-wangari.