Stephen has over 20 years of experience in financial management, regulatory reporting, and strategic leadership across banking and professional services across more than 10 African countries.
Stephen Owuyo has assumed the role of group finance director at Equity Group Holdings.
He joins the group from Absa Group, where he most recently served as head of financial planning and analysis and cost management for the corporate and investment banking (CIB) division. Prior to that, he was chief financial officer for Absa Vehicle Management Solutions and Fleet Card. He also served as director and financial controller for Absa Regional Operations, overseeing finance functions across 10 countries.
“This role gives me the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in support of an organization that is deeply committed to making a difference and has consistently done so, transforming lives in the process. Professionally, it presents a fresh challenge and a chance to continue learning and growing as an executive. It also offers a platform to share my experiences and pursue my passion for developing the next generation of leaders,” he said.
Stephen began his career at PwC Kenya in 2003 as an associate, later becoming senior associate and manager. In 2008, he moved to PwC South Africa, where he was senior manager and then associate director, leading cross-border audit and advisory engagements for banks and insurers.
In 2017, he joined Ecobank Transnational Incorporated as group financial controller.
Stephen holds a Bachelor of business management in accounting and finance from Moi University. He has also completed executive education programmes at the University of Oxford and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
