The Board of Directors of Unga Group Plc has introduced modifications within the Company’s management construction.
In a discover on August 4, the Board introduced that Kinya Kimotho has been appointed as an unbiased Non-Executive Director of the Company, efficient August 1, 2025.
Unga Group additionally introduced the retirement of Vitalis Ondeke Ojode from his function as a Non-Executive Director of Unga Group Plc, efficient August 2025.
The Board described Kinya as a seasoned finance govt and certified accountant with over 20 years of expertise in monetary management, strategic planning, company governance, and enterprise transformation throughout multinational organisations.
Kimotho at present serves as Finance Director Partner Emerging Markets at Diageo.
She held an identical place at East African Breweries (EABL) between January 2106 and September 2020.
Between July 2012 and October 2015, she labored as an Executive Director Finance Africa at The Nielsen Africa Company.
Prior, she held an identical place at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) from July 2004 to June 2012.
From January 2002 to July 2004, Kimotho was a Financial Controller on the identical Company.
She began her profession as an Audit Senior at Price Waterhouse in July 1992 earlier than becoming a member of Glaxo Wellcome Limited in May 1996.
“In these roles, she has played a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strengthening governance frameworks, and optimising business operations across Africa and Europe,” the Board stated.
Kinya Kimotho Education
Kinya holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Business and Managerial Economics from Kenyatta University.
She is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Institute of Directors.
“The Board welcomes and congratulates Kinya Kimotho on her appointment and looks forward to her valuable contributions to the Company,” reads a part of the discover.
Vitalis Ojode Retirement
Ojode’s retirement marks the conclusion of his distinguished 22-year tenure as a Director of the Company.
According to the Board, he has performed a pivotal function in strengthening the Group’s monetary governance and has been a long-serving member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
“The Board extends its sincere gratitude to him for his unwavering commitment and exemplary leadership throughout his tenure. We wish him continued success in all his future endeavours,” reads a part of the discover.
