The Microsoft Africa President Lillian Barnard and Co-operative Bank of Kenya Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Gideon Muriuki recently held a meeting in Nairobi to deliberate on Artificial Intelligence (AI) exploitation to boost business in Africa.
Muriuki hosted Barnard at Co-op Bank Headquarters in Nairobi.
“Ms Lillian Barnard, President: Microsoft Africa and Co-op Bank Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Gideon Muriuki recently held a meeting at the Co-op Bank Headquarters in Nairobi. Ms Lillian Barnard had the opportunity to discuss how AI will revolutionize business in Africa and its potential to impact African economic prospects with Dr. Muriuki.” The bank said through an update on X, formerly Twitter.
Co-op Bank has taken the lead in leveraging on AI’s integration into business banking to revolutionise the user experience by providing enhanced customer support, automating processes, and delivering advanced data insights.
Also, AI empowers small business owners with the tools they need to thrive in today’s dynamic and competitive market.
Lillian served as the Microsoft South African Managing Director before being promoted to her current position as the firm’s new African president in May 2023.
