Zul Abdul: Following a giant without living in their shadow

The new chairman of Jubilee Holdings, Zul Abdul.

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In July 2024, Zul Abdul became the new chairman of Jubilee Holdings, taking over from Nizar Juma who had chaired the insurer’s board for over two decades.

Mr Abdul reflects on the challenge of balancing continuity with the need to assert his own strategic direction. He also discusses the group’s decision to exit the general insurance business in five markets, the growing use of technology in running the company, and what lies ahead.

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