In her current role, Karen plays a pivotal role in aligning the company’s operations with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that every business decision considers its broader impact on society and the planet.
As the Chief Financial Services Officer (CFSO) at Safaricom PLC, Esther embodies this philosophy daily, leveraging her international experience to steer one of Africa’s most innovative financial ecosystems towards greater inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability.
Safaricom has made significant progress on its environmental goals, particularly around energy efficiency and climate action. The company has set an ambitious target to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, with an accelerated focus to achieve substantial reductions by 2030.
A cornerstone of Esther’s career is her vast experience across the financial services landscape, covering payments, lending, savings, investments, and insurance—services essential to empowering consumers and businesses economically.
Currently overseeing Brand and Marketing at Safaricom, Zizwe’s career narrative is a compelling saga of innovation, leadership, and transformative success deeply rooted in her Kenyan heritage.
In his capacity as Chair, Adil has played a pivotal role in supporting the management team’s efforts to successfully implement key government projects.
Under his leadership, the USIUAfrica governance structure and management has been reviewed with clearly defined roles and responsibilities and is composed of distinguished professionals and academics with the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor and the University Council at the apex.
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