Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has announced the appointment of Ms. Rose Ogega to its Board. At the Board of Directors’ meeting held on 12th February 2019, the board approved the appointment of Ms. Ogega as an independent non-executive director effective 12th February 2019.
“Ms. Ogega brings wealth of experience spanning over 25 years advising and managing both large, complex and emerging startup ventures. Her previous boardroom experience and versatility will certainly add value to Safaricom Board, helping take the organization to the next level of success,” said Mr. Nicholas Ng’ang’a, Safaricom Chairman.
Mrs. Ogega has served in several boards in Kenya including; Barclays Bank Kenya, UAP Old Mutual Group, and at the National Economic and Social Council.
She led the Audit and Risk committee both at Barclays and UAP Old Mutual group and has also served as Board Chairperson at Old Mutual Investment services.
She began her career as an accountant at PWC Kenya in 1985; a role she held for two years before moving to DHL East Africa as a Financial Controller.
Mrs. Rose Ogega has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi and is a member of ICPAK, African Leadership Initiative and the Academy of Executive Coaches.
She brings to a total the number of women on the board of Safaricom to 4 out of the 11 members.
Rose is currently the Managing Director of Bloom Consultancy, an executive coaching organization that focuses on leadership development through mentoring and coaching.
