Visa Appoints New Country Manager

Visa has appointed John Njoroge as the new Country Manager and Senior Business Development Leader for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia. In this role, Njoroge will be responsible for driving Visa’s growth strategy, strengthening client relationships, and expanding digital payment solutions across the three countries.

He brings a wealth of experience in the digital payments sector, particularly in financial technology, strategic partnerships, and banking solutions. His role will involve overseeing Visa’s client portfolio in the region, fostering executive relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and working to increase revenue for both Visa and its clients.

Commenting on the appointment, Chad Pollock, Vice President and General Manager for East Africa at Visa, stated, “We are thrilled to welcome John to the Visa East Africa team. His deep expertise in digital payments, strong leadership skills, and strategic mindset will be invaluable in driving Visa’s mission to expand financial inclusion and digital commerce in Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia. We look forward to seeing the impact of his leadership in strengthening our partnerships and advancing the digital payments ecosystem in the region.”

Njoroge will also be tasked with setting the strategic direction for Visa’s business objectives in these markets, leading key projects, and overseeing the rollout of new products and services aimed at accelerating digital payment adoption and financial inclusion.

“I am excited to join Visa and contribute to the expansion of digital payments across Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia. Visa has been at the forefront of driving financial innovation, and I look forward to collaborating with our clients and stakeholders to introduce secure, seamless, and inclusive payment solutions that benefit businesses and consumers alike,” said Njoroge.

His career spans over 20 years in the banking and fintech sectors. Prior to joining Visa, he served as the Regional Managing Director for East Africa at Network International. As a past Chairman of the Kenya Credit & Debit Cards Association (KCDCA), which falls under the umbrella of Kenya Bankers Association, he led the industry wide adoption of Near Field Contactless (NFC), migration from magnetic stripe cards to Chip & PIN cards and the adoption of best practice card payment processes including collaborating with the Judiciary to enhance the legal processes on card fraud.