Category: Corporate Governance

The Top 20 C-Suite Leaders Shaping the Future of Business in 2027

November 7, 2026

“Working for UBA has expanded the way I see both Africa and the role of communications,” Catherine says. “You quickly realise that there is no single African audience. Every market has its own nuances, but there are also powerful aspirations that connect us. The discipline is in protecting what the brand stands for while finding the cultural and commercial relevance that makes it meaningful in each market.”

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The Top 20 C-Suite Leaders Shaping the Future of Business in 2027

November 7, 2026

“Working for UBA has expanded the way I see both Africa and the role of communications,” Catherine says. “You quickly realise that there is no single African audience. Every market has its own nuances, but there are also powerful aspirations that connect us. The discipline is in protecting what the brand stands for while finding the cultural and commercial relevance that makes it meaningful in each market.”

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Top 25 Storytellers Driving Corporate Brand Narratives 2026

Beyond numbers and campaigns, Wachira is widely respected as a people-centred leader. Colleagues describe her as tenacious yet empathetic, decisive yet collaborative. She is a natural team builder with a hands-on leadership style that emphasizes clarity of mission, shared values, and accountability at every level; in a nutshell, a leader who builds people.

March 7, 2026

Top 25 Storytellers Driving Corporate Brand Narratives 2026

Cynthia’s journey at Jambojet spans more than eight years, during which she has played a central role in transforming the airline’s brand, digital capability, and customer experience. Her leadership has contributed to Jambojet growing its market share to slightly over 52%, a remarkable over 12% increase driven largely by strong brand positioning and creative storytelling.

March 7, 2026

Top 25 Storytellers Driving Corporate Brand Narratives 2026

Sheila Changangu is a celebrated marketing thought leader in East and sub-Sahara Africa, having been recognized several times by leading business publications, as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Women in marketing impacting business.

March 7, 2026

Top 25 Storytellers Driving Corporate Brand Narratives 2026

Now in Mauritius on secondment as Digital Marketing Consultant at CIM Finance, Marilene works on digital strategy for MoPay, a zero-interest BNPL product. When she joined in May 2025, monthly volumes averaged 200,000 rupees. By December, they had crossed the 1 million mark.

March 7, 2026

Top 25 Storytellers Driving Corporate Brand Narratives 2026

At SBM Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of SBM Group, Magdalene is responsible for shaping and delivering communications strategies that support both business performance and long-term brand equity. Her role requires balancing creativity with compliance, while ensuring clarity and consistency across all customer and stakeholder touchpoints.

March 7, 2026

Top 25 Storytellers Driving Corporate Brand Narratives 2026

Kevin’s most defining moment was during the transition of this giant motor vehicle manufacturer in East and Central Africa. While serving as the Marketing Manager for General Motors East Africa, he had to ensure a seamless support and transition during the rebranding of the company to Isuzu East Africa.

March 6, 2026

CEO of the decade 2015-2025

His leadership philosophy emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and values-based decision-making. Under his guidance, women now hold over 36 percent of leadership positions and represent 54 percent of the workforce in the Kenyan business. Employee volunteering, mentorship, and community engagement have become integral to the employee experience at Standard Chartered.

March 6, 2026

Top 25 Storytellers Driving Corporate Brand Narratives 2026

In the gulf, I learned how global brands maintain consistency, professionalism while respecting local nuance; a lesson that remains central to my work today. Kenyan customers are sophisticated and demanding. African travellers are discerning. They expect authenticity. They expect performance. And increasingly, they expect purpose.

March 6, 2026