Her leadership style is collaborative, disciplined, and inclusive. She believes in building alignment, cultivating high performance, and creating space for people to be more and do more. She always challenges her team to move with bold energy because they can.
Barely a month after her Paris engagement, Ms. Kariuki led Kenya’s delegation to the SelectUSA Summit, one of the most influential global platforms for foreign direct investment (FDI).
Ms Alwala leads a team of more than 3,000 directly employed Kenyan youth. Under her belt, Sama has marked several strong achievements. In 2025, it became a Certified B Corporation, reflecting its social impact ethos, and was ranked among the top workplaces in Middle and East Africa for its culture of wellbeing, inclusion, mentorship and learning.
Caroline is shaping a new leadership conversation across Africa and MEA through her emerging LinkedIn series on the thesis that every company is becoming a technology company. In her recent article, “Every CEO & Board Must Now Think Like a Tech Company,” she outlines why modern leadership must prioritize cloud, data, AI, and platform-driven models.
Rita joined the motor industry in 1995 in the sales and marketing department of then General Motors EA. She has worked her way through the ranks both in Kenya and South Africa, excelling in all the positions she has held. In recognition of her business acumen, General Motors nominated her for a leadership sponsored programs at Harvard Business School to further sharpen her skills.
Dr. Asonga’s leadership is evident in her most recent election as a director representing East Africa on the Africa’s Internet Registry (AFRINIC) board, through an election process that got the resource holders to vote. Dr. Asonga reputation as a dependable and proven performer got her endorsed not only by the region’s service providers but also governments through the African Telecommunications Union and Smart Africa.
“As a business, we are always watching, researching, and understanding how consumer dynamics are evolving,” Ms. Karuku explains. Today’s consumers want more than a drink: they want flavour, choice, and experiences whether entertaining at home, exploring new social spaces, or seeking lighter alcoholic options that reflect wellness priorities.
Her governance footprint extends beyond formal corporate appointments. She is a member of The Boardroom Africa, a pan African initiative strengthening corporate governance by increasing the representation and preparedness of women on boards across the continent.
At Absa, sustainability begins with people. It is a mindset embedded in the organization hires, leads, and grows together. Mumbi has been instrumental in aligning the bank’s people strategy with its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments, advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For her, building a future-fit organization depends on inclusive talent, ethical leadership, and a culture agile enough to adapt to a fast-changing world.
With the rise of artificial intelligence AI, Kezie foresees HR evolving into a more data-driven, predictive, and personalized discipline. She is actively preparing for this shift by upskilling in AI-powered talent analytics and workforce planning tools to enhance decision-making accuracy and employee experience customization.
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