The Kenya Association of Manufacturers has named Mr Tobias Alando Acting Chief Executive Officer from July 1st, 2022.
He replaces Ms Phyllis Wakiaga, who exited on June 30th, 2022.
Tobias joined KAM in 2005 and was appointed the Head of Membership and Governance in 2010.
KAM’s said in a statement, “He has played a strategic role in expanding KAM’s membership base and leading the development and execution of strategies on membership growth and retention, business planning and development, and governance.”
“The advertised recruitment of the CEO is making good progress, and the board is hopeful of making a full-time appointment in the coming weeks.”
Our focus remains on efficient service delivery to our Members and advocating for an enabling environment for a competitive manufacturing sector.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Management & Leadership from the Management University of Africa, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Marathwada University in India and a Postgraduate degree in Information systems Management from the same University.
He also holds a Diploma in Private Sector Development from International Swedish Institute for Public Administration (SIPU)-Sweden.