Currently, Pamela serves as Marketing Manager at Crown Paints Kenya PLC, a role that is both challenging and rewarding. At the paint company, she leads local and regional marketing teams, overseeing corporate communication, thought leadership, online growth strategy, public relations (PR), trade marketing, branding, and overall marketing strategy.
Laura’s career in marketing began somewhat by chance. Upon completing her studies, she found herself faced with a choice: an internship opportunity at a bank or at an advertising agency.
Crown Paints stands at the forefront of environmental stewardship, exemplifying its commitment to the ‘E’ in ESG through a series of proactive initiatives.
Dr Rao's strategic guidance has been pivotal in directing Crown Paints towards impressive successes, including the expansion into new markets, the optimisation of products, and the substantial growth of market share across the Eastern African region.
Crown Paints maintains a conducive and collegial working environment, where all employees are made to feel as equals while being part of a team with structured leadership.
Dr. Rakesh Rao says that over the next decade, his ambition is to see turnover double to at least KES 20 Bn.
Evidently, Dr. Rakesh Rao’s success has much to do with his management style and acumen, with his commitment to the customer experience, another key attribute.