ICEA Lion Announces Board Changes as Long-Serving Director David Hutchison Retires
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ICEA Lion Group has announced board changes across its insurance subsidiaries, appointing four new independent directors while marking the retirement of long-serving board member David Hutchison.
The changes took effect on June 19, 2026, and the company confirmed them in a notice issued on July 16, 2026.
In the announcement, the Board of Directors of ICEA Lion General Insurance Company Limited confirmed the appointment of Suzanne Muthura and Allan Wainaina as Independent Non-Executive Directors.
“The Board of Directors of ICEA Lion General Insurance Company Limited (the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company, with effect from 19 June 2026,” ICEA Lion Group announced.
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Suzanne Muthura brings extensive legal expertise to the board as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Public Secretary.
As a Partner at MMAN Advocates, she holds a Master of Laws in Corporate and Commercial Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Warwick.
With over 25 years of experience, she has handled cross-border mergers and acquisitions, asset finance, private equity, corporate advisory, and commercial contracts. Chambers Global and IFLR1000 rank her among Kenya’s leading commercial and corporate lawyers.
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Meanwhile, Allan Wainaina is a Certified Public Accountant and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales; he also belongs to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.
He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi. Over a 35-year career spanning Kenya, the United Kingdom, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, he has built expertise in audit, financial management, and corporate strategy.
His professional journey includes roles at PwC, British American Tobacco, Nairobi Java House Group, and Telkom Kenya. Currently, he serves on several boards, including Paramount Bank Kenya, Cianda Holdings Limited, Vivo Fashion Group, and SOS Children’s Villages Kenya.
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At the same time, ICEA Lion Life Assurance Company Limited appointed Dorothy Ooko and Charles Luo as Independent Non-Executive Directors.
“The Board of Directors of ICEA Lion Life Assurance Company Limited (the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company, with effect from 19 June 2026,” ICEA Lion Group stated.
Dorothy Ooko brings more than two decades of experience in strategic communications and brand leadership across Africa.
Her career includes senior roles at Google Africa, Safaricom, and Ogilvy, where she led brand and stakeholder engagement strategies for major organizations, including Nokia.
In addition, she offers expertise in governance, financial oversight, and risk management. She also serves on the board of WTSO and holds a Master of International Business Administration in Strategic Management from United States International University.
Similarly, Charles Luo adds strong experience in finance, governance, and advisory. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University and an MBA from the University of London.
As a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya and Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, he has built a solid background in audit and advisory.
He serves as Chief Executive Officer of Cynergy Global Limited and Principal of Aventum Advisory Limited.
Earlier, he worked as a Partner at Deloitte, leading engagements across Africa and the United Kingdom. His expertise spans financial management, transactions, risk, and business transformation, and he also sits on the board of Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited.
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Hutchison Retires After Years of Service
At the same time, the group confirmed the retirement of David Hutchison from the board after years of service.
“The Board also takes this opportunity to express its sincere gratitude to Mr. David Hutchison, who retired from the Board effective 19 June 2026,” the group confirmed.
The board acknowledged his leadership and contributions during his tenure, noting that his service helped shape the company’s direction over the years.
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ICEA Lion Group announces new board appointments with Suzanne Muthura, Allan Wainaina, Dorothy Ooko and Charles Luo, implements the changes effective June 19, 2026, across its insurance subsidiaries in Kenya, and marks the retirement of David Hutchison in a notice issued on July 16, 2026. PHOTO/ Daily Nation