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CCA SUSTAINABILITY FORUM 20TH JUNE 2023
BUSINESS GROWTH & CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY:
Does Sustainability Really Work?
There are innumerable metrics. And just like purpose and the sustainability approach is uniquely tailored for each organization, so are the metrics. The resultant dashboard is designed from a potpourri of science, common sense logic and lots of smart but grounded creativity.
The awesome fact about sustainability is that we are treading mostly new ground. No blue prints…but definitely blue ocean. Indeed sustainability is a synonym for beauty, said German Architect Anna Heringer.
How do you know for sure? Really, isn’t the proof in the pudding? A sustainability-driven strategy incorporates all the shifting dynamics of the market – on an almost day-to-day basis. Agility is woven into the model, which in turn breeds resilience.
For instance, some companies thrived during the onset of the pandemic. Yet others of similar calibre registered almost 90% decline in revenue performance. Why? Largely because of effective business models that are driven and anchored on sustainability. These models, build in speed, flexibility and agility, thoroughly comprehensive risk heat maps, amongst other factors. And yes, probably a bit of luck too.
Sustainability has quite a bit of low hanging fruit. But, it is not magic. On account of an increasingly harder business terrain, it requires hard work. It takes toil, sweat and long tears. The metrics dashboard will beep continuously for round the clock attention. But it is the only noticeable framework that delivers great performance in our current times.
To indulge and delve further into these intrigues, do register for the CCA Sustainability Forum via Whatsapp text +254 790 569 994, or email cca@woodside.africa
Event Schedule & Audience
This event will be held on the 21st June 2023 at Muthaiga Golf Club from 3pm to 7pm; and thereafter followed by a CCA Sponsored Clubnight. The bulk of the invited guests include business leaders from Corporate Africa.
Objective & Theme of the Forum
The aim of Corporate Citizens of Africa (CCA) Sustainability Forum is to urge the leadership of Corporate Africa to build world-class businesses right here in our continent by adopting sustainable business frameworks. The event is therefore aptly themed – BUSINESS GROWTH & CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY: Does Sustainability Really Work?
CCA Sustainability Corporate Week ’23 Reveal
The next forum will be held during the CCA SUSTAINABILITY CORPORATE WEEK. Themed on Climate Change, it features Environmental Stewardship initiatives by businesses across Corporate Africa. We will also have our Environmental Sustainability Panel of Analysts crowing the CCA Sustainability Corporate Week CHAMPIONS ’23! If you would like to participate as well as receive more detail, please follow this link. You can also write to cca@woodside.africa, or whatsapp +254 790 569994.
SPEAKER TOPICS @ THE CCA SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
SPEAKERS @ CCA SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
Mark Ocitti is the Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited, a subsidiary of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) which, in turn, is a subsidiary of Diageo PLC. Mark has an illustrious corporate carreer spanning over 28 years which started in downstream Oil Industry with Shell in Uganda where he served in several commercial
capacities, the last of which was Retail Director, Shell Uganda. After 11 years in the Oil Industry, Mark joined the Telecoms Industry in 2005 to work for Bharti Airtel International, again serving in various commercial roles spanning geographies of Uganda, Zambia and finally Kenya where he held the role of Airtel Group Business Director.
After 9 years working the Telecoms Industry, he left in August 2014 to join EABL, serving as the Managing director of EABLI, the international division of EABL based in Nairobi, Kenya. Two years later, starting July 2016, Mark became the Managing Director of Uganda Breweries Limited, the Ugandan subsidiary of EABL. In July 2019, he became the Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited.
Mark, a distinguished C-Suite corporate executive, holds a Bachelor of Statistics Degree from Makerere University in Uganda, an Executive Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the London Business Scholl and a second MBA from the Herriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK.
Mark is currently also a Non-Executive Board Chairman of Equity Bank in Uganda, a Trustee of East African Breweries Foundation and a Non-Executive Board Member of the CEOs Roundtable in Tanzania.
Outside of work Mark has a passion for thought leadership, talent development and is an ardent sportsman.
Dr. Julius Kipng’etich is currently the Group CEO at Jubilee Holdings Limited, a public company listed on the NSE & cross listed on the DSE & USE.
He is also the Chairman of Northern Rangelands Trust, a non-profit umbrella organization and a Board Member of
Ghetto Classics, a music Programme started in an informal settlement in Korogocho, Nairobi. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Wildlife Service.
Rakesh Rao is an award-winning business executive credited with delivering high-impact leadership and next-level business
performance. Over the last 17 years, he has matured Crown Paints PLC into an NSE-listed and industry-leading brand operating across four countries in East Africa.
The solid evolution of Crown Paints Group under his leadership as the Group CEO, a position he has held since 2005, demonstrates his keen visionary focus, strategic leadership, and cutting-edge business innovations.Some of his most notable contributions include: bolstering profitability from $0.3M to $6M average, year on year since 2005; augmenting market capitalization to $3.5B; raising market share from 48% to 65% in Kenya for premium segment; and expanding opportunities in the East African market for brand growth through steering market entry of Crown Paints in Uganda under the name Regal Paints, and as Crown Paints in Tanzania and Rwanda. He also steered the launch of the first ever digital platforms for home décor in East Africa, including Painters’ loyalty program, and mobile applications such as the Crown Colour Visualizer.
This track-record of outstanding performance has earned him local and international recognitions, and awards. He was shortlisted among the top businessmen of the year between 2011 and 2016, during which Crown Paints PLC was named ‘Company of the Year’.
In other engagements, Rakesh Rao is a philanthropist and has keen interest on social impact, and developing the community. To this end, he has championed key corporate social responsibility initiatives touching the lives of the people in Kenya’s rural and urban regions. A notable contribution is the ‘Team Kubwa Initiative’ that continues to boost the education levels of painters in Kenya, uplifting many from poverty.
His high-impact tenure at the Group can be summarized as an evolutionary journey proving that consistency and innovation are critical contributors to a company’s market success. Before joining Crown Paints PLC, Rakesh worked with multinational companies like General Electric, Tata Group, and Mitsubishi, in various management capacities.
PANELISTS @ CCA SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
Group Director of Human Resources, NCBA Group PLC
Charles Wokabi is a visionary and transformative business leader whose passion is helping people to be, and to make things, better.
Wangari is currently the Group Head of Brand & Marketing for Ecobank Transnational Incorporated. She joined Ecobank in 2018.
Over the years her role has transitioned from Ecobank Kenya Marketing & Communications Head to Central, East & Southern Africa (CESA) Regional Head of Marketing &
Communications and to overall Head of Brand & Marketing for the Ecobank Group which
spans across 33 African markets with representative offices in China, Paris, Dubai, Ethiopia and South Africa.
She is a passionate and seasoned marketer with over 10 years of experience in Brand Management Strategic marketing and Communications from FMCG, Creative Advertising and Financial services across Africa.
Sasha Mutai is a practicing Quantity Surveyor and Arbitrator. He is the Managing Director of ANM Consultants and a director of various other companies. He was recently elected Chairman of the Kenya Rugby Union.
He is also a former Vice Chairman and a former Director of the Kenya Rugby Union, as well as a former Vice Chairman and
and Registrar of the Architectural Association of Kenya. He is also a former Director of the Joint Building Council.
In 2014 he was named as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Men in Kenya by the Business Daily. He has been involved as lead Quantity Surveyor in projects such as the Two Rivers Masterplan, Two Rivers Mall, Sanlam Tower, Windsor Park, Hillcrest School, Windsor Hotel, among other projects of note, and his firm is currently handling some large projects of note in the East Africa region.
Mimi is a strategic communication and sustainability specialist with vast local and international experience spanning over 15 years, having studied and worked in various markets in Africa and the United Kingdom.
She is a thought leader and published writer who has spoken on matters sustainability and bylined multi-topic opinion editorials and column pieces in local and regional media.
Mimi joined BAT in 2017 and has since progressed her career with the Company
within her field of expertise. She is also Secretary of the ESG Management Committee for BAT East & Southern African Markets.
She holds a Master of Science degree in Corporate Communication and Public Policy from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen – UK, a Global Executive MBA from the United States International University – Africa (USIU) and has completed the Sustainability Leadership Executive Programme at Strathmore Business School, Nairobi. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of Kenya and the Women on Boards Network – Kenya.
Mimi is passionate about leading and living by conviction. When not engrossed in matters work, she enjoys family time, the outdoors and traveling, as well as DIY activities to indulge her creative mind and hands.
PANEL MODERATOR @ CCA SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
SHEIDA A. MUTAMBI-MUTUKU
Chief Executive Officer
Sheida describes herself as a Dreamer and Lover of Africa. She is driven by the need to unearth the true value of Africa, and seeks to connect with those across the globe with similar minds and focus.
She is the Chair & Chief Executive Officer of Woodside Africa Group Limited; a commercial, Pan-African firm founded on the immanent ideal of generating social and economic prosperity for the People of Africa.
In striving towards WAGL’s vision, Sheida provides executive leadership, governance,direction and oversight of WAGL.
WAGL is a holding company of 16 subsidiaries spanning across various sectors in Africa. Its activities are categorized into 4 broad areas: Development of Social Infrastructure; Provision of Business Growth Solutions; Driving Youth Empowerment Programs; and a Consumer Division.
With a proven track record in these areas, Sheida has vast experience spanning over two decades in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Information and Communication Technology (ICT); and Enterprise Development sectors.
She has a keen eye in the design and adoption of business models anchored on Corporate Sustainability with transformative economic, social and environmental agendas. Sheida is a leading regional business consultant in corporate sustainability, leadership, fund-raising and youth empowerment.
She is an avid innovator of solutions to pressing social needs evidenced in Africa. As a thought leader, business owner and budding philanthropist, Sheida is a sought-after speaker in various forums that focus on Housing, Health, Youth, Education, Agribusiness, Sustainability and Human Capital Development.
She has a marketing and finance education background, and holds various professional certifications.She has 3 boisterous children who are paradoxically her staunchest supporters and yet no-holds-barred critics. Her life mantra… ‘Just do it, and do it again. Until.’
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