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Prof Bitange Ndemo
Kenya's Ambassador to the Kingdom of BelgiumProf. Ndemo has over 30 years of business, finance and technology expertise gained from years in Government, Higher Education and the Private Sector. He is widely published in refereed academic journals and also a leading public intellectual offering his expertise as a columnist and commentator in high-quality, cross-cutting media platforms.
Dr. Susan Koech
Deputy Governor at Central Bank of KenyaDr. Susan Koech is the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya and has served since March 10, 2023.
Prior to that she was the Principal Secretary, State Department of Wildlife. She also served as the Principal Secretary for East African Community and at the State Department for Regional Development. Dr. Koech has over 20 years distinguished career in the Banking industry having served in various senior leadership positions before transitioning into the public sector.
During her tenure as a Principal Secretary, Dr. Koech is accredited with establishing and negotiating for trade and investment country positions at the Regional level and strengthening bilateral relations and engagements across the East African Community (EAC) Member States. She ensured that sound country positions were pursued, a complex and dynamic process that called for consensus building in a competing interest environment in a bid to support regional integration and shared prosperity. She was instrumental in advocating for the establishment of the East African Monetary Union as a way of strengthening Intra-EAC trade and investments. She developed the Jumuiya Market concept that creates common markets at the border points to spur economic activity for women and youth.
As PS Wildlife she developed innovative sustainable financial and economic models to achieve best practices in wildlife conservation.
During her time in banking, she championed innovation as a way of improving compliance and driving performance, endearing her to peak performance for all the teams she mentored over the years. She acquired invaluable expertise in Monetary and Financial Management, Governance, People Management and Development, Strategic Management and strong interpersonal skills.
She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management from Moi University.
Jaswinder Bedi, EBS, MBS
Chairman at KEPROBAMr. Jas Bedi is a seasoned leader whose business acumen has been recognized by various Governments worldwide and presidents of the Republic of Kenya. He is a Textile Graduate and has attended numerous executive business courses at the Havard Business School, IMD and IIM.
He has been tirelessly involved in developing export market opportunities in trading blocs such as EAC, COMESA, SADC, TFTA, AfCFTA, USA and the European Union.
He is the managing director, Bedi Investments Limited and the executive director, Fine Spinners Uganda Limited. He has previously served in other boards as chairman or director including Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Export Promotion Council, Export Processing Zones Authority, Federation of Kenya Employers, Kenya Private Sector Alliance, African Cotton & Textile Industries Federation, International Textile Manufacturers Federation among others.
Vivian Achieng Oyugi
Global Marketing Manager at British American TobaccoVivian is an accomplished and innovative leader known for her pioneering approach in managing diverse portfolios and driving exceptional customer-centric growth and sustainability. With extensive experience in multinational settings, she excels in executive leadership, multinational strategy development and execution, revenue target achievement, and entrepreneurial product solutions. Vivian possesses a keen aptitude for granular strategic planning, seamlessly navigating macro and micro perspectives to optimize enterprise positioning and swiftly tackle complex challenges for a competitive advantage. Her ability to balance risk and outcomes in dynamic markets showcases her strong commercial acumen and transformational leadership skills.
With a proven track record in business process optimizations, people and technology integration, and high-value budget management, Vivian stands out as a problem-solver who distills complex challenges into clear and effective solutions. She effectively differentiates between core and peripheral aspects, maintaining a sharp focus on organizational goals amidst competing demands. Vivian is driven by a passion for the Future of Work in the consumer ecosystem and is eager to leverage her skills and experience in a progressive environment, upholding strong values of governance and ethics to drive collective excellence and sustainable success.
Vivian's expertise encompasses a wide array of proficiencies, including project management, commercial turnarounds, complex negotiations, and B2B/B2C customer-centric strategies. She excels at integrating consumer needs, digital systems, and business processes to enhance business performance while fostering long-term succession strategies. Vivian's collaborative approach and commitment to excellence make her a seasoned C-Suite Executive capable of optimizing business operations and positioning companies for a successful future.
Mark Kaigwa
CEO of NendoMark Kaigwa (35), is an entrepreneur, author and professional speaker. He is the Founder and CEO of Nendo, a digital research, marketing, and communications agency. Nendo delivers grounded African insights and trends to the world. Nendo's clients include corporate market leaders and transformative non-profit organisations including Safaricom, Jambojet, NCBA Bank, BASF, Cipla, Population Services International, Education in Ireland, ILRI, among others. Kaigwa and his team at Nendo have done work spanning over 20 countries in Africa delivering work in English, Swahili, French, Pidgin, and Portuguese.
Mark Kaigwa is considered an expert at forecasting trends in the internet, social media, and mobile industry in Africa with 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023/2024 trend reports. He has been recognised for his work, including among Forbes Africa’s inaugural 30 under 30 Best Young Entrepreneurs in Africa in 2013, the Business Daily’s Top 40 under 40 men of 2019 and Yahoo! Finance’s Top 20 Marketing Influencers of 2019.
Mark Kaigwa lives in Nairobi, Kenya and is married to Dr. Wanjirũ Kaigwa, a clinical researcher and medical doctor.
Rose Mwaura
CEO of Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK)Rose is an accomplished Business Management Professional with a wealth of experience and proven track record in membership management, sales and marketing, as well as total management of business operations. She holds 15+ years of working expertise in both the fast-moving consumer goods and the service industries.
In a mainly male-dominated Land and Property industry, Rose has emerged as an inspirational leader by becoming the first female CEO at the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya and the Secretary to the Council. She has embarked on a goal of introducing dynamism and especially digitization and branding in the Institution with an elaborate strategy focusing on Visibility & Communication, Lobbying & Advocacy and Membership Management.
A disruptive thinker, Rose is passionate about bringing meaningful change to the continent and the world, both professionally and socially through networking and imparting broad-ranging skills and knowledge that shall drive the land and property sector to the future.
She is motivated by formulating and implementing marketing and business strategies which are geared towards the achievement of corporate goals and the culture of customer-centric service delivery. She is keen on enhanced customer service delivery with a lot of knowledge borrowed largely from her vast experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) where she began her career has been key.
With ISK having celebrated 50 years in 2019, Rose is ushering in the next phase of the Institution with the goal of aligning and fulfilling the requirements of all stakeholders in the industry with a visionary strategy to deliver success and the aspirations of the members.
With extensive experience in working for a business membership organization at the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), Rose understands the essence of servant leadership and service delivery that will take ISK to the next digital and strategic level.
She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Leadership and Management with Management University of Africa (MUA) at Thesis Development stage. Rose holds an MBA, Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Commerce from Daystar University, having majored in Administration & Management and minor in Marketing. She is a holder of a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) and an Executive Diploma in Industrial Relations from United States International University-Africa.
Rose is a calm and pragmatic professional with a passion for efficiency and quality delivery who balances both qualitative and quantitative skills in an impactful way. She excels at program management, budget planning and adherence, people development, communication, skills-based training and mentoring.
She is a Chairperson to the Board of Daystar University Alumni Association (DUAA), Full Member of Marketing Society of Kenya and Institute of Directors. She spends her free time with her family and enhances her net worth through networking and reading. She enjoys imparting skills and knowledge to young people.
William Makatiani
CEO of Serianu LimitedMr. Makatiani is the Founder and CEO Serianu Limited, a Pan African Cyber Security consulting firm with clients in Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Botswana and Nigeria. The firm provides dynamic, business focused security monitoring and analytics solutions through a combination of consulting, managed services and threat intelligence.
Before Serianu limited, Mr. Makatiani worked with Deloitte and Touche, RSA security, Dell EMC Corporation and Federal Reserve Bank in Boston.
Mr. Makatiani has a strong passion for cyber security issues with an emphasis on research based consulting. He has over 17 years’ experience in the ICT industry – focusing on ICT Strategy, Analytics, Risk and Compliance. He has led numerous engagement across the world-including Kenya, United States, Israel, Ireland, Singapore, China, Egypt and India.
John Paul Okwiri
CEO of Konza TechnopolisJohn Paul Okwiri is a highly accomplished executive celebrated for extensive experience in procurement, supply chain management, and investment strategies. Currently serving as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA), he has played a critical role in transforming the organization into a leading center of excellence for innovation and technology, focusing on advancing Kenya's knowledge economy.
With over 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, Mr. Okwiri has established himself as a respected leader, demonstrating his strategic vision and excellent management capabilities. He has provided critical leadership in the procurement and implementation of several large-scale projects at Konza Technopolis, including successfully delivering Konza Phase 1 Horizontal Infrastructure and establishing the Kenya Advance Institute of Science and Technology. His exceptional business acumen was also instrumental in mobilizing resources to construct a tier 3 National Data Center, transforming Kenya's cloud infrastructure and data center services.
In addition, Mr. Okwiri has demonstrated exceptional organizational and leadership skills in securing the 40th International Association of Science Parks (IAPS) 2024 Conference for Konza Technopolis. This event is an opportunity for global innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship leaders to come together and discuss the latest trends and developments in these fields. Under Mr. Okwiri's leadership, Konza Technopolis has solidified its position as a leading center of excellence for innovation and technology in the region. Mr. Okwiri holds an MBA in Procurement & Supply Chain Management from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. He is a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS-UK) and the Kenya Institute of Supplies & Management (MKISM). Besides, John is a certified FIDIC Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) Expert.
Joel Rao
CEO Digital & Customer Experience of Dentsu Kenya LimitedJoel has experience in business development and customer engagement in international markets. He has a passion to develop value for people, whether organizations or individuals in order to help them reach their goals and believes in creating practical solutions to complex challenges through digital technology.