Sidian Bank has appointed David Nyamu as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), bringing more than 30 years of experience in banking and financial services to the lender.
Nyamu takes up the position in September 2026 and will be responsible for leading the bank’s commercial growth initiatives as it enters its next phase of expansion.
He joins Sidian Bank with experience spanning corporate and public sector banking, credit risk, business development, institutional banking and executive leadership.
David Nyamu Brings 30 Years of Banking Experience
Nyamu has more than three decades of experience in the banking and financial services sectors, including senior leadership positions at major commercial banks in East Africa.
His career has included managing large financial portfolios, developing business opportunities and building relationships with corporate, institutional, sovereign and public sector clients.
Before joining Sidian Bank, David Nyamu served as General Manager – Sovereign & Public Sector at KCB Bank Kenya.
He previously held senior positions at Equity Bank Limited, where he served as Director of Public and Institutional Banking, General Manager – Public Sector and Marketing Director.
His professional background includes expertise in sovereign banking, public sector banking, institutional banking, credit risk and commercial business development.
Nyamu to Lead Sidian Bank Commercial Growth
In his new role as Chief Commercial Officer, Nyamu will lead the development and execution of Sidian Bank’s commercial strategy.
His responsibilities will include driving initiatives aimed at expanding the bank’s market share, improving profitability and scaling its operations.
He will also oversee relationships with corporate and institutional customers, with a focus on supporting deposit mobilisation and credit portfolios.
The role will further involve overseeing business expansion targeting the bank’s commercial, corporate and public sector customer segments.
Nyamu will work with the executive leadership team on product innovation, credit risk mitigation and sales delivery channels as part of the bank’s commercial strategy.
David Nyamu’s Education and Professional Training
Nyamu holds a Bachelor of Education (Arts) from Kenyatta University and an Advanced Program Diploma in Financial Sector Deepening (FSD).
He also holds a Diploma in Business Management from the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM).
His executive management training includes an Effective Director Master-Class Certificate from Strathmore Business School.
Nyamu is also a certified professional in sales and marketing through the global SPIN Selling Skills Programme.