• A highly accomplished and astute Pan-African Procurement and Supply Chain Management Leader, offering a distinguished track record spanning over 30 years in major, blue-chip multi-national organizations ranging from Coca-Cola Africa, EABL-Diageo, Glaxo Smithkline, Wrigleys East Africa, among others. Demonstrates a results-oriented approach, skillfully blending commercial and supply chain management expertise with a visionary strategic outlook. Possesses an analytical and comprehensive understanding of both local and global contexts.
• Known for innovation, agility, and pragmatism, excelling in high-intensive, results-driven environments. An articulate and positive leader, adept at breaking down cultural and functional boundaries. Advocates for transparency, inclusion, and integrity, fostering a collaborative ethos. Establishes cohesive, empowered teams with a shared determination to succeed.
• Recently awarded one of the highest Head of State Commendation in Kenya, M.B.S (Moran of the Burning Spear) in recognition of the work that he has done as Chairman in leading the tranformation the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management into a recognized and respected professional body in Kenya and in Africa.

BOARD LEADERSHIP

• Council Chairman | Kenya Institute of Supplies Management:               2020 to date 
• Board Member/Chairman | Biblica East Africa Board                                 2017 to date
  • Board Member: HR, Strategy & Governance Committee 2015 to 2017 

• Board Member, KEPSA Sector Boards 2022 to date
  • Education, Blue Economy, Transport & Agriculture Sectors
• Board Chairman | Uchumi Supermarkets Limited                            2019 to date

• Board Member | Youth for Christ International | Kenya Chapter               2015–2019
  • Strategy and Human Resources Committee

 WORK/CAREER SUMMARY

 Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)

• Board Chairman: January 2020 to January 2023; Re-elected/re-appointed Chairman: January 2023-2026                     

• Gilgal Supply Chain & Strategy Consultants: Lead Consultant/Managing Director May 2015 to date
• Coca-Cola Africa: Central, East & West Africa Business Unit : Global Strategic Procurement Director January 1997 to March 2015 
•  Wrigley’s East Africa Limited; Nov. 1994 to Dec. 1996: Purchasing & Materials Planning Manager
• Glaxo-SmithKline Consumer Healthcare; June1993 to Dec. 1994: Purchasing & Supplies Officer
•  East African Breweries Ltd (Diageo); Dec 1992 to May 1993: Assistant Overseas Purchasing Manager- 
• Kenya Meat Commission: September 1989 – December 1990: Purchasing Officer
  

 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS