Odundo Appointed CEO of Nation Media Group

Portfolio - People | Mar 10, 2025 | EIN

Nation Media Group has announced the appointment of Geoffrey Odundo as the new managing director and CEO, effective April 2025. Odundo, who was previously the CEO of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), brings over 20 years of experience in financial markets to the media company. This move follows the interim leadership of Richard Tobiko after Odundo's predecessor. Odundo’s tenure at NSE was marked by innovations and significant milestones, extending his tenure by a year to 2024. His appointment is expected to leverage his strategic expertise to bolster Nation Media’s mandate across East Africa.

Sectors

Media and Entertainment
Financial Services

Geography

Kenya – Nation Media Group is headquartered in Nairobi and listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
East Africa – Nation Media Group operates extensively across East Africa, including Uganda, Tanzania, and beyond.

Industry

Media and Entertainment – Nation Media Group operates as a major media house in East Africa, encompassing newspaper publishing, television, and radio broadcasting.
Financial Services – The appointment involves Geoffrey Odundo, a former CEO of the Nairobi Securities Exchange, highlighting the financial aspect of the media company's leadership change.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Nation Media Group	Target Company	Company	A leading media company in East and Central Africa, offering various media services.
Geoffrey Odundo	New CEO	Person	Appointed as the new CEO of Nation Media Group effective April 2025, formerly CEO of NSE.
Nairobi Securities Exchange	Previous Employer of New CEO	Company	The stock exchange in Nairobi where Geoffrey Odundo served as CEO.
Frank Mwiti	New CEO of NSE	Person	Appointed as the CEO of the Nairobi Securities Exchange in May 2024.
CPF Group	Current Employer of Geoffrey Odundo	Company	Where Geoffrey Odundo is currently an executive advisor before joining Nation Media Group.