Caroline Mutuku has been named the General manager for Glovo Kenya. She takes over from Ms Priscilla Muhiu.
“I am excited to incorporate innovative and fresh ideas to take Glovo to the next level in the market. I am quite optimistic about the very vibrant e-commerce sector in Kenya in the coming years,” Caroline Mutuku said on the appointment, committing to continue the excellent work that her peers have done.
Before her appointment, Mutuku was the general manager of a technology startup focused on revolutionizing mass transport in Kenya, SWVL.
Her previous experience includes six years of management consulting at McKinsey & Co., where she focused on developing strategies, facilitating execution, and building digital capabilities for banks and financial regulators across Africa.
Caroline has also worked in the banking sector for companies such as Standard Chartered and Equity Bank in Kenya.
“She brings a wealth of knowledge in strategy, execution, and digital. During her past experiences, she has been notorious for solving problems using tech, which has created significant growth and a lasting impact for the stakeholders involved,” Glovo said in a statement.
She holds a Masters’ in professional accounting and business management from the University of London. She graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Management from the University of Nairobi.
Glovo is a marketplace that allows users to order, send, and receive anything. The app has predefined categories from which users can choose: food, stores, supermarkets, groceries, or beverages.
