Paul Russo, EBS, is the Chief Executive Officer of KCB Group PLC and a strong advocate for sustainable finance and ESG integration. He serves on the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI) Leadership Council, working with global leaders to embed sustainability across the financial sector. Under his leadership, KCB has advanced climate action, community impact, and sustainable growth across its regional operations. Paul has been recognized with the state commendation of Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS), named African Business Leader of the Year (2024) by the African Leadership Magazine, and awarded a U.S. Congressional Commendation for his contribution to sustainable banking in East Africa.