By KPC Reporter
Kenya Airways has announced a significant reshaping of its leadership, appointing four distinguished figures to its Board of Directors.
The appointments, made under the Capital Markets (Securities) Regulations 2023, signal a renewed drive for strategic growth and governance at the national carrier.
At the helm is Mr. Kiprono Kittony, who assumes the role of Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director.
A seasoned business leader, Kittony is celebrated for revitalising the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry and currently chairs the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
His extensive portfolio spans corporate leadership, international advisory roles, and philanthropy, underscoring his reputation as a mentor and visionary.
Joining him is Mr. Chris Diaz, a globally recognised strategist with over three decades of experience in board leadership and integrated business solutions.
Diaz, who has advised thousands of corporations across Africa, brings expertise in aviation, infrastructure, and conservation.
His accolades include being the first African to win the Global Marketing Leader of the Year award, reflecting his influence in both corporate and community spheres.
The Board also welcomes Prof. Winnie Iminza Nyamute, an Associate Professor of Finance and Accounting at the University of Nairobi.
With more than 30 years in academia and corporate governance, she has shaped reforms at institutions such as the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Family Bank.
A Certified Public Accountant and ICPAK Fellow, Prof. Nyamute is renowned for mentoring students and empowering women entrepreneurs, blending scholarship with practical impact.
Completing the appointments is Dr. David Ndii, one of Kenya’s most prominent economists.
As Chairperson of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors, Ndii leads the country’s economic transformation agenda.
His career spans advisory roles for governments, international institutions, and banks, alongside founding the Institute of Economic Affairs.
His intellectual contributions and policy leadership make him a formidable addition to the airline’s strategic direction.
In the statement dispatched on Thursday, the Board, Management, and Staff extended congratulations to the new members, expressing confidence in their ability to steer the airline toward renewed success.
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