Millicent Onyonyi has been appointed Ola Energy’s (formerly OiLibya) new General Manager for Kenya, replacing Duncan Murashiki after his tenure.
“Ms.Onyonyi will steer Ola Energy’s strategic agenda and business strategy 2018-2021 new strategy that is hinged on rebranding the retail network and boosting growth.
She will play a pivotal role in driving the brand’s commitment to be one of the key downstream players in the market by providing high-quality products and services at the convenience of its current and new customers,” said the firm in a statement on Tuesday.
Ms. Onyonyi brings on board extensive experience from the Energy sector at the operational and leadership level.
She has over 25 years of experience in the sector has risen to a CEO at BOC Kenya. A proven energy sector professional, she started her career at Welcome Kenya/GlaxoSmithKline and Colgate Palmolive, where she worked as a Product Manager before joining Esso Kenya as a Marketing Analyst.
She rose to Acting General Manager in Libya Oil Kenya, having had international assignments as Business Analyst for Exxon Mobil in Brussels and Retail Coordinator for Libya Oil business in Africa.
She later joined BOC Kenya in 2016 as the Managing Director with the responsibility for the gas business in the East African region. During her stint at BOC she was credited for increasing employee engagement and expanding the distribution network.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Nairobi (UoN).
Millicent Onyonyi will report to the Board of Directors, Ola Energy Kenya, seeking functional guidance from the global region office.
