Richard Ochieng

Richard Ochieng, ERMCP, is currently serving as the Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Letshego Africa Holdings since October 2023, after taking on the role of Group Chief Risk Officer at Letshego in March 2021. Ochieng provides executive leadership in risk management, guiding the Group's risk strategy and overseeing various committees to ensure effective risk governance. Previous experience includes serving as Chief Risk Officer for Botswana and Cluster Credit Head for Southern Africa at Standard Chartered Bank from September 2013 to February 2021, where Ochieng played a crucial role in corporate planning and risk management across multiple countries. Respected experience also includes leadership positions in credit risk management within Standard Chartered Bank's East Africa divisions, focusing on standardizing processes and implementing strategic initiatives. Ochieng holds an ERMCP certification from ERM Academy and a Bachelor's degree in Education (Mathematics) from Kenyatta University.