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Juan Cazcarra, currently Deputy Group CEO, will take charge at Jubilee Group on December 1, 2026, succeeding Dr. Julius Kipng'etich who steps down after eight years in the role.
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- Cazcarra joins as Group Chief Executive effective December 1, 2026, with Kipng'etich retiring November 30.
- Cazcarra has served as Deputy Group CEO since April 2025, having joined Jubilee Group in July 2021.
- Kipng'etich led the Group as CEO since 2018, a tenure the board credited with strengthening its regional position.
Why it matters: The transition signals a new strategic phase for Jubilee Group as it pursues growth and transformation across East Africa.
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Jubilee Group has appointed Juan Cazcarra as its new Group Chief Executive, effective December 1, 2026. He succeeds Dr. Julius Kipng'etich, who will retire on November 30 after leading the Group since 2018.
Cazcarra joined Jubilee Group in July 2021 and has held the position of Deputy Group CEO since April 2025. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, with senior leadership roles across Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa.
The incoming chief executive
During his time at Jubilee, Cazcarra contributed to the Group's digital transformation agenda, operational efficiency, process simplification and service delivery.
Jubilee Group Chairman Zul Abdul said Cazcarra's institutional knowledge and industry experience position him well for the role. 'Having worked closely with the Group's leadership and contributed to our progress, Juan brings extensive industry experience, institutional knowledge and a clear understanding of our business and ambitions,' Abdul said. 'We are confident in his ability to build on our achievements and lead the Group through its next phase of growth.'
Cazcarra holds a Master of Business Administration from Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE) and a bachelor's degree in Law from Universidad de Zaragoza, both in Spain.
Kipng'etich's eight-year tenure recognised
The board acknowledged Kipng'etich's contribution across eight years as Group CEO, citing his role in strengthening the company's regional position, championing sustainable growth and investing in talent development.
Abdul said: 'His contribution has been instrumental in strengthening the Group's position in the region, championing sustainable growth and developing the talent that will shape our future. We wish him every success and fulfilment in his retirement.'
What happens next
The leadership handover, described by the Group as the beginning of a new phase, takes effect at the start of December 2026 as Jubilee continues to pursue growth and transformation across East Africa.
About the key officers
Juan Cazcarra
| New post | Group Chief Executive, Jubilee Group |
|---|---|
| Previous post | Deputy Group CEO, Jubilee Group |
| Education | Master of Business Administration, Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE), Spain; Bachelor's degree in Law, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain |
| Career so far | Cazcarra joined Jubilee Group in July 2021 and was appointed Deputy Group CEO in April 2025. He has held senior leadership roles across Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa over more than 20 years in the insurance industry. |
| Notable work | Contributed to Jubilee Group's digital transformation agenda, operational efficiency, process simplification and service delivery. |
