I&M Group Appoints New Executive General Manager of Human Resources

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The Board of I&M Group PLC has announced the appointment of Ms. Sheila Cheruto Tiren as the Group Executive General Manager of Human Resources (GEGM HR), effective January 20.

Ms. Tiren brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having accumulated over 20 years of expertise in senior human resources positions. Before her appointment at I&M Group, she served as the HR Cluster Lead for Channels, Consumer Business, Customer Obsession, and Brand & Marketing at Safaricom Plc.

Her distinguished career also includes key roles such as Senior HR Business Partner at Absa Bank Kenya Limited (formerly Barclays Bank of Kenya) and Acting Head of HR for Barclays Bank Zambia. Additionally, she held similar senior positions at CFC Stanbic Bank (now Stanbic Bank).

A well-qualified professional, Ms. Tiren holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University. She is also a Certified Human Resources Practitioner (CHRP) and a full member of the Institute of Human Resources Management.

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This appointment coincides with the fifth anniversary of the I&M Foundation, the philanthropic arm of I&M Bank. The Foundation remains committed to driving sustainable societal impact through its focus on Environmental Conservation, Education and Skills Development, Economic Empowerment, and Enabling Giving.

Since its inception, the I&M Foundation has invested over KES 500 million in impactful programs, including:

Education: Providing scholarships and resources to over 7,000 learners across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
Environmental Conservation: Supporting hundreds of projects, contributing to the restoration of over 100 hectares of degraded land.
Economic Empowerment: Assisting over 500 SMEs in scaling their operations and creating jobs within local communities.

I&M Bank further demonstrates its commitment to social responsibility by allocating 2% of its Profit before Tax (PBT) annually to the Foundation, ensuring sustainable and impactful programs that create a positive impact on society.