Mr. John Okulo

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Okulo joined Sidian Bank as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer on 1st May 2026, bringing over 28 years of distinguished experience in regional and international banking.

He previously served as a Director, Corporate Banking at KCB Bank, leading one of the largest corporate banking portfolios in East Africa, overseeing strategic client relationships, financial performance and risk frameworks.

He has extensive expertise in corporate banking, trade finance, strategy execution, risk management and regional business leadership, along with a strong track record of driving sustainable growth and building high-performing teams.

He has held several senior leadership roles, including Group Director, Corporate Banking at NCBA Bank, and Founding Managing Director of NC Bank Uganda, where he successfully established and scaled the subsidiary into a fully operational commercial bank.

His earlier career includes leadership positions at Stanbic Bank, Barclays Bank, Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank.

Mr. Okulo holds a Master of Science degree in Economics and is widely recognized for his deep industry knowledge and strong stakeholder relationships across the East African banking sector.