Equity Bank has confirmed the re-appointment of Polycarp Igathe as the Group Chief Commercial Officer just days after he resigned from Vivo Energy.
Before rejoining Equity Bank, Igathe served as the vice president of Vivo Energy.
Prior to joining Vivo Energy, Igathe was the managing director of Equity Bank Kenya and doubled up as the chief commercial officer.
Igathe had a short stint in politics after he was elected as the Nairobi County deputy governor but he found working under Mike Sonko untenable and left in a huff.
“Under the new Equity brand, Polycarp will execute a business growth mandate by offering financial solutions along the business value chain and creating seamless end to end solutions for individuals, business entities and enterprises,” said a statement released by Equity Bank on Igathe’s appointment.
“I left part of my heart in Equity because I saw the immense potential it holds to transform Africa into a social-economic powerhouse creating opportunities for wealth creation for our people through integrated financial services solutions. Indeed, financial services are at the heart of any social-economic transformation. I have made a conscious decision to resume my role at Equity and continue what I started. I am glad that the board has given me another chance,” said Igathe on Monday.
Equity Bank’s chief executive, Dr James Mwangi, said the company is excited to welcome back Mr. Igathe.
“We welcome Polycarp back to Equity and we are excited that he will continue with his role as the Group Chief Commercial Officer. A strong part of our Equity culture is keeping lasting relationships with our Equity family of staff and customers. They are always free to return to the family and bring new experiences that help to make the team stronger and more agile. Once a member, always a member,” said Dr. Mwangi.
