Take a look at our esteemed conference speakers for 2021
PHYLLIS WAKIAGA
KAM
Phyllis Wakiaga is a dynamic, results oriented legal professional with a strong track record of over 15 years in Organizational Strategy Development and Implementation, Corporate Governance, Public Policy Advocacy and Formulation, Legislative Reform, Stakeholder Relations, Human Capital Management, Trade Negotiations and Sustainability. She is a transformational leader who is keen to contribute to the sustainable development and economic growth of society.
Ms. Wakiaga is the Chief Executive of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya who holds a Masters in International Trade and Investment Law and a Masters in Business Management. She is an alumni of the Swedish Institute Management Program on Sustainable Business Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Ms. Wakiaga is the UN Global Compact Network, Kenya Chapter Board Chair, Kenya Industrial Water Alliance Chair and a member of the Kenya COVID-19 Fund Board. She represents KAM in a number of institutions including COMESA Business Council, EAC Manufacturers Network, Anti-Counterfeit Agency, and Anti-Illicit Trade Multi-Agency Forum amongst others.
She was recognized as a Top Africa Economic Leader for Tomorrow by Choiseul 100 Africa list 2018 and one of the 2019 Most Influential People of African Descent, Global 100 under 40.
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HENRY KABOGO
WBAK
Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications industry. Skilled in Network Administration, Voice over IP (VoIP), Wireless Technologies, Network Design, and Cisco Systems Products. Strong professional with a 2nd Bachelors focused in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
AKSHAY SHAH
SILAFRICA
Akshay is a respected & accomplished leader in the Sustainable Plastics Packaging Industry, and a strong advocate for transitioning to a Circular Economy in Africa. In his role at Silafrica, one of Africa's leading sustainable plastic packaging manufacturing company for leading FMCG brands, his focus is on achieving sustainable growth through technology leadership & circular economy. He believes the transition to realizing a true circular economy is only possible through teamwork by partnering with all stakeholders, and the benefit is a sustainable environment with huge job creation potential. He currently serves as the Board Vice Chairperson on the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) Board.
PRIYEN TANNA
GPL FLEXIBLES
Priyen is an Engineer with 20+ years of diversified experience in World Class Manufacturing in areas such as project and operations management and manufacturing efficiency improvements. He has a proven track record of consistently achieving and exceeding results through a dynamic combination of demonstrated leadership attributes and strong project management skills. He has combined his diverse background of knowledge and experience in creating solutions for challenges with a deep passion for environmental issues, sustainability and community to form partnerships geared towards building a sustainable future. He currently serves as the Chairperson on the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) Board.
LEONARD KAREKO
DOW PACKAGING & SPECIALTY PLASTICS
Leonard is a Chemical Engineer with a 15 years’ experience having worked in renewable energy, water treatments, manufacturing & currently in Industrial chemical sales. He is a passionate learner and has spear headed initiatives with the Dow Corporate Impact Fund to create business models based on finding solutions in reduction of food losses and access to clean, He currently serves as the Vice Chair Communications Committee on the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) Board. During his free time, you will find enjoying trail running, reading, and spending time with his family.
DENIS MICHENI
DISCOVER BRANDS SYSTEMS LIMITED
Denis Micheni is a Kenyan entrepreneur who is passionate about Digital Marketing and emerging technologies such as 3D printing, which can help in combating climate change, hence promoting a plastic circular economy.
JACKSON WAMBUA
KENYA ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS
Mr. Wambua is the Manufacturing Sectors Manager at Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM).Founded in 1959, KAM has 14 sectors. These are: Automotive; Building and Construction; Chemicals and Allied; Energy, electrical, electronics; Food and Beverage; Leather and accessories; Metal and allied; Paper and paper Board; Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment; Plastics and rubber; Services and Consultancies; Textiles and Apparels; Timber and Furniture and Agriculture/Fresh produce value add industries.
He is an expert in Research and Public Policy Analysis. He been at KAM since 2017 and previous worked with Shipper Council of Eastern Africa as the Transport Economist.
He holds Masters of Economics
JOYCE GACHUGI - WAWERU
PETCO KENYA
Joyce is a sustainability practitioner with 13 (thirteen) years of work experience gained from working for institutions in both the public and private sector across Africa and the United States of America. Currently, she is the Country Manager of the Kenya PET Recycling Company Limited (PETCO KENYA), the first registered and operational producer responsibility in Kenya. In her role she is driving collective action within the PET Plastic packaging sector toward responsible production and consumption. She has under her stewardship companies such as Coca-Cola, Unilever, BIDCO Africa, Kevian Kenya, BIO Foods, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (Kenya), The House of Peptang, Naivas Supermarkets, Tuskys Supermarkets among others.
As a social scientist, she is naturally predisposed to tackling issues affecting society. Over the duration of her career, she has been able to create transformational impact for various institutions in the areas of carbon asset development, waste management, climate finance, renewable energy and environmental management.
Joyce is an alumnus of Kenyatta University (Bachelor of Science – Environmental Science, Hons.), a member of the Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK) and a registered environmental impact assessment lead expert with the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).
She currently serves on the board of the Joanne Chazima Sickle Cell Foundation. In 2019, Joyce was nominated as a Global Sustainability Leader by the US Green Chamber of Commerce for her work in driving collective action in the management of post-consumer PET plastics in Kenya.
Her passions are around building partnerships, championing gender equality, promoting social impact and developing social entrepreneurs.
Joyce loves to cook, travel and farm, despite loving sport as a metaphor for life, only Tennis and long walks are her sporting hobbies of choice.
Joyce is married. Life’s Mantra – We are born with a blank canvas, paint your picture in the brightest colours.
Joseph Nyongesa
IOPPK
10 - 12 MAY 2022 | NEW SARIT CENTRE | NAIROBI | KENYA
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