ANNUAL REPORT 2018
Who Leads us
Bob Collymore
CEO and Executive
With over 30 years experience in the telecommunications sector, Bob has a global perspective that is supplemented by his international affiliation with organisations such as the B-TEAM, Acumen and the UN Global Compact.
Sateesh Kamath
CFO
Sateesh has over 20 years experience in both mature and emerging markets across Asia, Europe and Africa, where he has built a strong background in strategic performance management and streamlining robust operations across the telecoms, FMCG and manufacturing sectors.
Joseph Ogutu
Director, Strategy & Innovation
With over 25 years of experience, Joe works closely with the CEO in formulating strategic direction for the business. He focuses on developing Safaricom’s position as an industry leader in driving innovation in products and services. He also serves as the Chairman of Safaricom Foundation, Safaricom Staff Pension Trust and sits on the board of TEAMS Limited.
Steve Chege
Director, Corporate Affairs
Stephen has a wealth of telecommunications professional experience spanning over 15 years in various organisations, including Vodafone Group UK. He has a deep background in Regulatory, Public Policy, Legal and High-Level Stakeholder Management.
Nicholas Mulila
Director, Risk Management
Nicholas has over 15 years’ experience in Finance, Business Analysis, Strategy formulation and Execution. He rose through a variety of roles ranging from finance to strategy before taking his current role.
Rita Okuthe
Director, Enterprise Business
Rita has several years work experience in brand management and has successfully managed company transitions at all stages. She has vast experience in marketing in industries ranging from the FMCG to the Telecommunications sector
Sylvia Mulinge*
Director, Consumer Business
Sylvia has spent over a decade in marketing with half of this in the telecommunications industry. She has a keen understanding of customer needs and segments. *Sylvia has since left Safaricom for another engagement within Vodacom Group
Thibaud Rerolle
Director, Technology
Over the last 17 years, Thibaud has built a wealth of capability in acquiring and adapting technologies for networks across three continents. His expertise covers Networks, Management and Customer Service, which he has worked on in Africa, Europe and South America.
Paul Kasimu
Director, Resources
Paul brings in vast, pan-African experience from a variety of non-telco roles. He is an accredited executive coach and HR professional with distinct expertise in business partnering in the implementation of HR strategy, leadership & talent development, and employer branding
Steve Okeyo
Director, Regional Sales & Operations
Steve has over 15 years of global experience in non-telco operations. He is well versed in strategic planning, marketing management, commercial transformation and General Management having worked in Africa and Europe.
Denish Osodo
Director, Internal Audit
Denish has over 14 years experience in Audit and Risk Advisory Services. He has vast experience in offering audit and business advisory services to several companies across different industries in both Kenya and the UK.
Jannet Atika
Director, Customer Operations
Jannet has over 21 years experience working in the telecommunication sector in various fields such as Public Relations, Sales, Marketing and Customer Service. She rose from being a shop manager to her current role in 16 years.
Sitoyo Lopokoiyit
Director, Financial Services
Sitoyo joined Safaricom PLC on 1st April 2018, having previously served as M-Commerce Director at Vodacom Tanzania PLV Ltd from October 2015. Sitoyo has over 10 years’ senior managerial experience from different fields including oil & gas and retail. He has worked extensively in the East African Region as well as in Mauritius and Reunion.
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