Job Title: chief information and digital transformation officer
Company: Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank)
Robert Rutahoile is the chief information and digital transformation officer at Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya
He began his professional journey in 2016 as an IT tutor and consultant in Dar es Salaam before joining Guaranty Trust Bank Tanzania in 2017 as a senior officer in IT infrastructure and security. In 2021, he was appointed head of IT for the Tanzanian subsidiary, before taking on his current role in Nairobi in 2024, where he leads enterprise-wide innovation across GTBank’s East African operations.
Robert holds a BSc in computer science from the University of Dar es Salaam and is currently pursuing an MBA in corporate management at Mzumbe University. He is certified in enterprise networking, cloud infrastructure, security, and IT service management, with credentials from Microsoft, Cisco, Google, and ITIL.
Work
Jul 2024 – present: chief information and digital transformation officer, Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya
Aug 2021 – Jun 2024: head of information technology, Guaranty Trust Bank Tanzania
Feb 2017 – Jul 2021: senior IT infrastructure and security officer, Guaranty Trust Bank Tanzania
Sep 2016 – Dec 2016: associate IT tutor and consultant, Tanzania Public Service College
Education
2022 – Present : MBA, corporate management, Mzumbe University
2013 – 2016: BSc (Hons), computer science, University of Dar es Salaam
About company: Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Kenya is a subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), one of Africa’s leading banking groups. With a growing presence across East Africa, the bank offers retail, SME, and corporate banking solutions supported by digital platforms and innovative technology.
