Interswitch Strengthens Kenya Fintech Business with New Managing Director

Interswitch has appointed Geoffrey Njuguna as the new Managing Director for its Kenya operations, reinforcing the company’s leadership as it accelerates growth in one of East Africa’s fastest-growing digital payments markets.

Njuguna succeeds into the role after serving as Regional Chief Financial Officer (CFO), where he played a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s financial governance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic expansion initiatives across the region. His appointment reflects Interswitch’s commitment to nurturing internal leadership while positioning the business for sustained growth in Kenya’s increasingly competitive fintech landscape.

A seasoned finance and business executive, Njuguna brings extensive experience in financial management, corporate strategy, business transformation and operational leadership. During his tenure as Regional CFO, he was instrumental in enhancing financial stewardship, driving performance management, and supporting the execution of key strategic initiatives that contributed to Interswitch’s regional growth and operational resilience.

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His strong understanding of East Africa’s financial services ecosystem, combined with his track record of delivering sustainable business performance, is expected to strengthen Interswitch Kenya’s ability to respond to evolving customer needs and deepen its relationships with financial institutions, merchants, fintech partners and regulators.

Announcing the appointment, Interswitch said Njuguna’s deep institutional knowledge and leadership experience position him to spearhead the company’s next phase of growth in Kenya. The company added that his appointment will further its mission of delivering innovative payment solutions while creating greater value for customers, partners and other stakeholders.

Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mitchell Elegbe described Njuguna as a leader with a proven ability to execute strategy and inspire high-performing teams.

“Geoffrey’s deep understanding of our business, proven leadership capabilities and unwavering commitment to our values make him exceptionally well positioned to lead our Kenya business into its next phase of growth,” Elegbe said.

Interswitch has continued to strengthen its presence across Africa by investing in digital payment infrastructure, financial inclusion initiatives and innovative technology solutions that enable businesses and consumers to transact more efficiently. Kenya remains a strategic market for the fintech company, driven by the country’s high digital payment adoption, vibrant innovation ecosystem and growing demand for secure electronic payment solutions.

As Managing Director, Njuguna will be responsible for driving business growth, strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding customer engagement and leading the execution of Interswitch’s long-term growth strategy in Kenya while supporting the continued evolution of the country’s digital payments ecosystem.