Francis Gitau Mwangi was on May 24, 2024, appointed new chairman of the Family Bank Board of Directors, taking over from the long serving Dr. Wilfred Kiboro.
Mungai boasts a decorated professional career spanning over 30 years in architecture and contract management.
The seasoned architect joined Family Bank in 2016 and served as the vice chairman for the last two years. He has served a chair and member of various board committees over the years.
Background & Education
Francis Gitau Mungai holds a a Bachelor of Architecture degree with First-Class Honours from the University of Nairobi (UoN), and master’s degree in architecture from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA.
He is also a Fellow of the Architectural Association of Kenya (FAAK) and registered by the Board of Registration of Architects & Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) in Kenya.
Career
Francis Gitau Mungai is a founding partner of Aaki Consultants, Architects, and Urban Designers. He has held leadership roles with renowned firms such as Triad Architects in Nairobi and Urban Innovation Group (UIG) in Los Angeles.
He is a former Chairman of the Board of the National Housing Corporation. He has been a chairman of various bodies such as the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) and Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), where he was Director and Chairman of the Building and Infrastructure Board.
Arch. Mungai has also served as Chairman Faculty Advisory Board of Diocese on Mt Kenya south Board.
He is a former lecturer at the University of Nairobi Architecture and Building Sciences Department, where he focused on both Architectural and Urban Design Studios and Professional Practice and Management.
Currently, Francis Gitau Mungai is also a serving member of the Governing Council of Presbyterian University of East Africa.
He joined the Board of Family Bank Limited in 2016 and has been serving as the Vice Chairman for the last two years. He has chaired the Board’s Credit Committee and the IT and Projects Committee. He has also served as a member of the Human Resource Committee.
On May 24, 2024, Francis Gitau Mungai was named Family Bank Board of Directors Chairman, subject to regulatory approvals.
He takes over management of the bank which boasts 95 branches countrywide.
