The Most Amazing CEOs Leading Business with Ethics and Integrity
Benson was instrumental in re-engineering Bata South Africa PLC into one of the most successful operational models and business units.
Benson was instrumental in re-engineering Bata South Africa PLC into one of the most successful operational models and business units.
From her initial steps in the corporate world to becoming the first female Group Managing Director (GMD) and CEO of East African Breweries PLC (EABL), Jane’s trajectory is marked by resilience, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
With three decades of experience across academia, research, and leadership in Kenya, Liberia, and the United States (US), Prof. Ntarangwi has cultivated a leadership style grounded in human-centric values.
Since Lina took the helm as KWAL’s first female MD in 2018, she has steered the company through numerous transitions, with the relocation to Tatu City being a crowning achievement.
The other thing that Abdi holds dear is the power of people. Whether they are family, colleagues, customers, mentees, friends, or stakeholders, Abdi believes in the power of collaboration and building trust.
For Dr. Oigara, ethical leadership is not just a buzzword, but a deeply ingrained value shaped by his upbringing. Raised in rural Kisii by teacher-farmer parents, he learned the importance of hard work, discipline, and integrity early on.
Ndegwa’s rich international exposure, coupled with his deep understanding of the transformative power of education and mentorship, made him the ideal candidate to be the first Kenyan to lead Safaricom.
Dr. Kipng’etich’s professional journey began in academia, where he contributed to establishing parallel degree programs at UoN, significantly expanding public university access in Kenya.
In 2019, Gachora spearheaded the transformative merger between NIC Bank and Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA), forming Kenya’s third-largest bank by assets, NCBA.
Kariuki’s journey to becoming CEO is rooted in a disciplined upbringing. He was raised by a teacher and homemaker who instilled in him values of focus, commitment, and hard work.