Raphael Agung’ has over 20 years in banking, economic policy, and research, having started as a Graduate trainee at the then Commercial Bank of Africa. As Group Director, Global Markets, he oversees the strategic direction and commercial performance of the Bank’s trading desk, as well as overall prudent balance sheet management. He also doubles as the Chief Economist for the NCBA Group where he curates the Bank’s views on macroeconomic developments and trends. The economic research practice which he oversees acts as the analytical brain trust for the Bank’s executive organs. Prior to this role, He served as Head of Treasury Kenya and Head of Trading at CBA where he was instrumental in building high-performing teams.