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Business
Leaders Roundtable for CEOs of Leading Kenyan Companies |
Biographies of CEOs
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1. ANDREW NEIL
BULLOCH, MANAGING DIRECTOR, GLAXOSMITHKLINE |
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Mr. Bulloch is the
Managing Director & General Manager Pharmaceutical Operations, GlaxoSmithkline Ltd, Nairobi. He graduated from the University of
Southampton (1970-1973) with a BA (hons) in Politics & History. Andrew was
a former Managing director, Glaxo Wellcome (Kenya) Ltd for 10 years. He
also worked as an Export Director for Africa, Parke-Davis Afrique (a
division of Warner Lambert Company) and he was responsible for the
company’s businesses throughout Africa (excepting Nigeria and South
Africa), which were worth some GBP20 million. Andrew’s interests include
politics, economics and international relations (particularly pertaining
to Africa), literature, diving, sailing, fishing, wildlife and traveling
in the bush. |
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2. TERENCE
DAVIDSON, CEO, KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED |
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As the captain of the second largest bank in
Kenya, Mr. Davidson is credited with repositioning KCB through a
major transformation program to rebuild business and contain and
restructure large non-performing loan portfolio. Terry moved the
organization from a loss making position to profitability. He raised KShs
2.45 bn in new capital through a rights issue in 2004, which diluted
Government’s shareholding from 35% to 26%. Further, market capitalization
has increased from $40 million to current $165 million. Mr. Davidson
previously worked for Citibank NA for 30 years in various capacities and
locations. His job experience included operations, corporate and
investment banking and general management including Region Head for East
and Southern Africa. |
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3. RICHARD ETEMESI,
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & STRATEGY EAST AFRICA, STANDARD CHARTERED BANK |
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Richard has 13 years banking experience with Standard Chartered
Bank Group in various capacities and different locations. His current role
as Director of Finance & Strategy East Africa combines responsibilities
for leading and coordinating delivery of operating plans, policies, and
platforms for Finance & Strategy, which enables the region, implement its
strategic and growth agenda in line with Standard Chartered Bank Group.
Prior to that, he was the MD & CEO Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Ltd for
three-and–a-half years and was responsible for the overall growth and
development of the bank in Uganda.
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4. BENSON WAIREGI,
MANAGING DIRECTOR – BRITISH-AMERICAN INSURANCE CO (K) LTD (BRITAK) |
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Benson
is one of the most experienced Managing Directors in Kenya having been at
the helm of British American Insurance Co. for over twenty years. He holds
a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree and is also a Certified Public
Accountant, CPA (K). He previously worked as a Finance Manager and Company
Secretary at the same organization (BRITAK). Prior to that, he was a
Senior Auditor at Price Waterhouse. |
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5. MICHAEL JOSEPH,
GENERAL MANAGER/CEO, SAFARICOM LIMITED |
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Michael has extensive international experience in the implementation and
operation of large wireless networks. He has been in this position since
July 2000 and has been primary responsible for the re-launch of the
company and its subscriber growth from approximately 20,000 at the time of
re-launch to over 2.1million by Dec 8th, 2004. Mr. Joseph was
previously the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) for Vodafone Hungary where he
was responsible for the implementation and operation of the company’s DCS
1800 network, including the installation of over 500 base stations, 2
switches, an Intelligent Network platform, and the introduction of Value
Added Services like WAP, SMS and mobile internet applications. He
was the Senior Vice President – Operations for International Wireless
Communications (IWC) responsible for business development, negotiation,
finalization, and subsequent project development and management in the
wireless telecommunications field, including paging, SMR and cellular with
operating responsibility for all of Latin America, including SMR and
paging operations. Mr. Joseph has a B. Sc. (cum laude) in Electrical
Engineering from the University of Cape Town and is a member of the
I.E.E.E. and I.E.E. (U.K.). |
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6. MR. TOM MSHINDI,
CEO, THE STANDARD GROUP |
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Mr. Mshindi is the Group
Managing Director of The Standard Group, in charge of the Group’s
operations. He has a wealth of experience in the Media industry spanning
over 10 years and is holder of a B.A (Hons.) degree in Political Science
and Literature from the University of Nairobi, M.A degrees in Journalism
and International Affairs from the University of Nairobi and Columbia
University, NY (USA) respectively. Before joining the Standard Newspaper
group he previously worked with the United Nations in New York before
moving to Nigeria, West Africa, in the communications department. Prior to
this, Mr. Mshindi worked for the Nation Newspaper for 14 years in various
capacities. At the time he left, he was the managing editor. |
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7.VIMAL SHAH, CEO, BIDCO GROUP |
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Vimal
Shah is the CEO of Bidco Group a leading manufacturer, marketer and
distributor of edible oils, fats and hygienic products. Vimal has
transformed Bidco from a small and an unknown company to East Africa’s
Most Respected Manufacturing Company. This is according to the
PriceWaterhouseCoopers survey for 2004. In recognition of Vimal’s
exceptional effort and contribution to National Development His Excellency
President Mwai Kibaki recently awarded him with the Moran of the Order
of the Burning Spear (MBS). This award was presented during the 41st
Jamhuri (Independence) Day Celebrations. This highly prestigious
presidential award recognizes those who have played a major role in
National Development since Kenya attained independence in 1963. In
February 2004 Mr. Vimal Shah was honored by Harvard Business School to
give a talk on the success of Bidco Group as one of Africa’s the most
successful enterprises. As a result Harvard Business School is carrying
out a case study on Bidco Group with an objective of creating a success
model for other enterprises to follow. |
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8. O. P. NARANG,
RESIDENT DIRECTOR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE, AGRO CHEMICAL & FOOD COMPANY LIMITED |
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O. P.
Narang is a Chemical Engineer, having graduated from University of Delhi
in 1961. After working for seven years in industry, he joined Indian
Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India (IIMA), in 1968. The Institute
was set up in collaboration with Harvard Business School and is rated as
one of the best in the world. Completed two year Post-Graduate Programme
in Business Administration in 1970. For about three years, he was an
Adjunct (part time) Professor at a leading Management Institute in Mumbai,
India teaching Perspective Management or Business Policy to
2nd Year MBA students. He has worked for about 41 years in
India and Kenya, with the last 10 years as CEO of Agro Chemical and Food
Company Ltd (ACFC). He takes a lot of interest in keeping himself abreast
of the latest developments and changes in the field of Management. His
main objective in attending the Business Leaders Roundtable was to get an
idea of the new concepts and challenges in international business
environment when globalization is the key element. |
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9. JIMNAH MBARU, CEO, DYER & BLAIR INVESTMENT
BANK LTD |
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Jimnah
Mbaru is an internationally renowned investment banker who has made a
remarkable contribution to the development of capital markets in Africa.
Born in 1947, Jimnah was educated at Strathmore College and obtained his
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Comm) degree from the University of Nairobi.
After a stint in the civil service, he pursued a Masters in Business
Administration (MBA) at IMEDE (now IMD) in Lusanne, Switzerland,
graduating in 1978. Since then, he has been associated with the
development of financial institutions including the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(NSE) which he served as chairman for 10 years and Africa Stock Exchanges
Association which he launched as founder Chairman in 1993. In 2002, he
graduated from the University of Nairobi. Currently he is the Chairman And
Director of several companies including Dyer & Blair Investment Bank. |
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10. DR. AMIT THAKKER, CEO, AVENUE HEALTHCARE |
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Dr. Thakker completed his internship at Kenyatta National Hospital and
graduated from the University of Nairobi in 1993. In 1995, he joined
Avenue Hospital to run the outpatient department, where he identified a
need for provision of quality medical services to corporate clients and
began developing ideas, which evolved into the managed healthcare plans
now featured by Avenue Healthcare. Since 1995, Avenue Healthcare has
expanded and currently manages six branch clinics in Mombasa and Kisumu.
He was the Managing Director of Avenue Healthcare from 1995 to July 2002
when he was appointed Chairman & Group Chief Executive Officer, the
position he currently holds. Dr. Thakker’s interests are
Golf,
Squash, Music and Literature. |
11. MR. JAMES MATHENGE,
MANAGING DIRECTOR, MAGADI SODA COMPANY LTD.
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James
was appointed Managing Director of the Magadi Soda Company Ltd in April
2003, charged with creating a world-class organization on behalf of the
full range of its stakeholders. This includes managing a US$100m
expansion project designed to deliver better and sustainable business.
Magadi Soda Company is Africa’s foremost producer and exporter of Soda Ash
and is a member of the Brunner Mond Group. It is situated at Lake Magadi,
which is about 120 km South West of Nairobi. As well as being a major
contributor to the economy of Kenya, the company provides a very high
level of support to the local community. It maintains the Magadi Township
with all its amenities, including water, a hospital and schools for its
more than 3000 inhabitants. Prior to joining Magadi, James worked for 24
years at Caltex Oil, Kenya serving from 1998-2003 as Managing Director and
Country Chairman. In this role he was responsible for an aggressive
employee empowerment policy, which achieved 100% national workforce.
James has a Masters in Economics from the University of Nairobi. |
12. MRS. JANE KARUKU,
MD, CADBURY KENYA LTD
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"Since joining Cadbury Schweppes, I think what I've
enjoyed most is that I've been given big responsibilities as I go along,
encouraged to stretch myself and to put ideas into action. You feel you
belong, the challenges are enormous and when you achieve them you
celebrate”.
Jane was born in Kenya in 1962. She had always been interested in food and
after her BSc in Food Science Technology at the University of Nairobi; she
worked for a local dairy processor as a Production Supervisor. Later, she
went to California to study an MBA in Marketing and came back to work in
Kenya. Mrs. Karuku joined Cadbury in 1995 as a Brand Manager.
She was in
charge of Bournvita and Drinking Chocolate. In 1997, she moved over to
production to run the factory. She was responsible for maintenance,
quality and production, and for managing about 150 people. In January 2001
Jane became the Operations Director. Again it was more responsibility
including buying and distribution in the East African Region. Then a year
later she became the Managing Director. |
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13. JAGI GAKUNJU,
CEO, AAR HEALTH SERVICES |
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Jagi was
appointed Group Chief Executive of AAR Health Services in October 2003. He
joined the company in 1992 as a Sales and Marketing Manager moving through
the ranks in various management positions. He joined the AAR Board as
Commercial Director in 1995, and was appointed Deputy CEO responsible for
both Uganda and Tanzania in 1999, based in Nairobi. Jagi was then posted
to Dar es Salaam, to head AAR Health Services Tanzania as Country Manager.
He held this position for three years before returning to Kenya to take up
his current post. His experience in the Health Management Industry was
enhanced when he obtained a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration
from Minnesota University, sponsored by AAR. Before joining AAR, Jagi
worked for ALICO for 10 years and traveled widely to UK, USA, Jamaica,
Trinidad, Greece and Cyprus on working assignments. Mr. Gakunju is a
lawyer by profession having obtained his LLB at Nairobi University. |
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14. MRS. JYOTI MUKHERJEE, MD,
SOFTWARE
TECHNOLOGIES LTD. (STL) |
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In her
capacity as Managing Director, Mrs. Mukherjee has grown and strengthened
Software Technologies Limited to be the largest software house in the
Eastern African region. She has grown the company to be a multinational
corporation in three continents. Today STL’s own product brand,
EHorizon is known for its flagship solution for HR systems.
EHorizon HR system has been awarded as the best HR system of the
country consequently for two years. Jyoti holds a degree in Computer
Programming & Management Information Systems and an MBA in Export
Management and Business Management. She has also Completed Oracle
Development & Advanced Development course at Oracle Corporation, San
Francisco USA. |
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15. AMOOL NATHWANI, MD, MARSHALLS (EAST AFRICA) LIMITED |
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Mr.
Nathwani is a Chartered Accountant by profession having qualified in
England in 1977. He joined Marshalls as a finance director in 1993 and
took over as managing director in 1999. |
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