The American Chamber of Commerce, Kenya is a business chamber comprised of American and Kenyan
businesses committed to and invested in the U.S - Kenya commercial relationship. We catalyse and facilitate two-way Trade & Investment between Kenya and the United States.
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To transform lives & create economic opportunity through Trade & Investment
We conduct intentional, strategic engagement with relevant stakeholders for business policy development and enhancement on behalf of our members.
We champion doing good business, international best practice, quality standards, and bilateral skills and capacity transfer.
Creating value for businesses through provision of information and opportunities for engagement and networking to support business growth.
Promoting integration of sustainability practices in business for better, continuous, community and economic connectivity and responsibility.
To be the most valued business Chamber, driving growth and prosperity.
Regional Senior Partner, Eastern Africa, PwC
Peter has been with PwC for over 29 years, with 18 of them as a partner in Audit and Assurance and Regional Senior Partner for Eastern Africa Region since 2018 overseeing Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia and Mauritius.
He has extensive business experience gained from working in the region and the United Kingdom. He is a holder of Bachelor of Land Economics (Hons) – University of Nairobi and a member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) and Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR).
Peter seats on the board of the American Chamber of Commerce, Kenya, currently serving as the Board President.
Angela Ng’ang’a leads the government relations and policy team across 78 countries and is responsible for policy advocacy and driving alignment between government priorities and Microsoft’s strategic goals in Middle East and Africa Emerging Markets. Her key areas of focus are public policy, information security, data protection, privacy and cyber security and she has vast experience in regulatory and compliance matters across several industry verticals that includes government, judiciary, telecoms, health and financial services sector to name but a few.
She has served in several senior corporate management capacities that include - in healthcare, where she was part of the senior management team of AAR Holdings Limited to telecoms where she was part of the dream team involved in the transformation of Telkom Kenya from a parastatal to a private sector player under the GoK – France Telecom partnership.
Angela is passionate about Africa and serves in several capacities on local boards in Kenya alongside regional and pan African think tanks and professional bodies.
Professionally, Angela is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Chartered Institute of Public Relations UK, the Public Relations Society of Kenya, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (ICT) Sectoral Committee and the Northern Corridor Technology Alliance where she serves as a (NCTA) Coordinator for Kenya.
She is a political science graduate and holds postgraduate qualifications from the London Business School and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations UK.
Angela is passionate about family and enjoys spending time with her three sons. She is an avid reader and traveller who enjoys spending time exploring new sights and sounds around the world.
Susan Sawe is the Global Subsidiaries Group Head at Citibank N.A. Kenya responsible for oversight and management of client relationships and the asset book. Since joining Citi Kenya in 2005, she has held several positions of responsibility taking on diverse roles in Operations & Technology, Transaction services and finance where she handled regulatory reporting, management reporting and planning. Prior to her current role, Susan supported the East Africa cluster CEO in managing the strategy and was responsible for business growth and risk management.
Susan is a holder of MA in Economics and BA in Economics (First Class Honors) Degrees awarded by the University of Nairobi and currently pursuing a PhD (Economics) in the same University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya graduate of Strathmore University. Susan serves as the Finance Director of AmCham in Kenya.
Maxwell is an accomplished trusted advisor and well-rounded professional with compelling success working at senior executive level. He is the immediate former Managing Partner and Co-Founder of ATOM-TDF, a boutique Strategy firm specializing in Business Innovation, Advisory, Brand Strategy and Internal Alignment. He has advised many Boards and Senior Management teams across Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing and Non-Profits in Kenya and the region.
An effective communicator and negotiator with a proven ability to build trust and mutual respect at all levels, Maxwell brings to the table entrepreneurial flair, strong commercial sense and critical business innovation capability; coupled with an intrinsic understanding of the local context, culture, consumer behavior and the business landscape.
Maxwell is charged with driving strategy and overseeing the smooth operations of the Chamber into its next level of growth.
He firmly believes that the best way to create sustainable social impact in Africa is by catalyzing entrepreneurship, enhancing business and promoting investment across all sectors of the economy.
He holds a degree in Design and Visual Communications
General Manager – IBM East Africa | Forbes Technology Council Member
Caroline is IBM’s first-ever female General Manager for the East Africa region across eight countries. She is
responsible for driving marketing, global delivery operations, sales, revenue, and profit by bringing clients
innovative solutions and services from IBM’s Consulting Services, Software, Systems, and Research divisions.
Before this appointment, Caroline led the expansion of the IBM TradeLens Blockchain business,
spearheading the digitization of Trade across Middle East and Africa.
Before this role, she was the IBM’s Consulting Services leader for East Africa, accountable for the day-to-day
operations, strategy execution, and overall P & L of IBM’s consulting practice across eight countries in East
Africa. In this role, Caroline brought together geographies, service lines, consulting talent, industries, and
market functions to provide exceptional service to IBM clients within East Africa.
At IBM Caroline’s client experience has focused on disruptive technologies; Mobile, Cloud, AI, Blockchain,
Cognitive, Automation, Analytics, Internet of things, and the implementation of large-scale enterprise
transformational programs.
Prior to joining IBM, Caroline was based in Manhattan, New York, working for Accenture. At Accenture, she
held several leadership roles, including a Global leadership role within Accenture’s Financial Services Sector.
In addition, she was instrumental in shaping the five-year strategy for Accenture’s Insurance vertical to
become a 2.5 billion (USD) Industry.
Before Accenture, Caroline worked for Progressive Insurance in Cleveland, Ohio. At Progressive Insurance,
she was instrumental in shaping the implementation of several ground-breaking products within the Agency
and Direct channels. While at Progressive Insurance, Caroline also co-founded the local chapter of StandUp
for Kids, an NGO that caters to homeless youth.
Caroline is passionate about transforming the world through technology. She believes that in this new era of
Cloud, Quantum Computing, Data, and AI, nearly every enterprise is, or is in the process of becoming, a
technology company. In her role at IBM, she is excited to help organizations harness technology to re-invent,
develop new business models and digitally transform their operations to achieve growth.
Caroline has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Kenya, impacting the c-suite,
Top 25 Women in Digital, Top 30 Women in Technology, and one of the few women blazing the trail in the CSuite.
Caroline is currently serving as a board member of the American Chamber of Commerce and she is a
member of the prestigious Forbes Technology Council, an invite only organization for top CEO’s, CIO’s and
executives.
Caroline obtained her master’s degree in Management and Economics from Columbia University in New
York City and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She is
also an alumna of The Kenya High School class of 1994.
Outside of work, you can find Caroline enjoying reading, travelling, spinning, horse riding, and being tugged
through swimming and soccer lessons by her eight-year-old Son.
Daniel Ngumy is a Partner at Anjarwalla & Khanna and heads the firm’s Tax department. He specialises in regional and international tax law, and has extensive experience in tax disputes and tax transactional matters.
Daniel provides ongoing tax advice on matters affecting clients across various industries, including the financial sector, power, energy and infrastructure, oil & gas and FMCG, amongst others. He has advised on a variety of matters, from debt and equity transactions to mergers and acquisitions. Daniel chairs the Law Society’s Tax Committee and is a regular speaker at local and international conferences. He is ranked by Chambers Global under tax law and private wealth law.
Daniel is a qualified CPA(K) and holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi, a post-graduate certificate in tax law and a Masters of Laws degree from the University of London (UCL & Queen Mary).
Dynamic professional with a proven record of accomplishments in management and innovative solutions to administration problems. Adept at seeking out potential markets and establishing strategic business campaigns in a fast-paced environment.
Holds a Masters in Business Administration from the United States International University (USIU) and a Masters in Law from University of Nairobi, currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Law from the same University.
She currently serves on the Governing Council of The Cooperative University of Kenya, Board member of the Shippers’ Council of Est Africa; Technical Committee of the Kenya Bureau of Standards, Board member at the Kenya Institute for the Blind; Infrastructure Committee at Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), and also the Executive Chair-person Langata-Kibera Foundation, a private Trust which empowers women and Youth for small business start-up.
She has also served on the Board of Karen C High School, as Past President of the Rotary Club of Nairobi, Past Council member for the Kenya Ladies Golf Union, and Chairperson for the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund.
Philana Mugyenyi is Director of Government Affairs and Market Access for Sub-Saharan Africa, responsible for leading GE HealthCare’s relations with governments, international organizations, authorities, and trade associations across the region. Philana also serves as a Director of GE HealthCare Kenya Limited. Philana is a New York attorney-at-law, having qualified in 2009. She brings over 8 years in-depth experience in government and institutional affairs in Africa having worked in several multinational corporates including medical device company Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, where she led the organization’s government relations for Sub-Saharan Africa over the past 4.5 years.
Prior to joining the healthcare industry, Philana worked for over 9 years at the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation focusing on private sector development, regulatory strengthening and competition policy in Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, South-East Asia, and North Africa.
Philana holds a bachelor’s degree in American Law and Politics from the Universities of Nottingham and Texas, a Master of Laws in International Commercial Law from the University of Birmingham, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics for Competition Law from King’s College London.
Idah Asin was appointed Johnson & Johnson’s Director of Government Affairs and Policy East Africa in 2017. In her role , she is responsible for developing , driving and executing the Government Affairs & Policy Strategy for J &J in East Africa as well as supporting the Government Affairs & Policy Function across the three business sectors i. e Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices and Consumer goods as well as the Global Public Health, Corporate Citizenship Trust and Global Community Impact groups for the East African region
Idah joined Johnson &Johnson from Kenya Airways with more than 7 years of experience in Legal and Government Affairs. She is also an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and is well versed in law and policies across Africa. At Kenya Airways, reporting to the CEO, Idah was a key member of the Government of Kenya delegation lobbying for and negotiating favorable bilateral air services agreements. She was also in charge of building and maintaining Government and Industry relations by representing Kenya Airways to governments and other stakeholders in 45 countries worldwide, including Africa, Europe and Asia and further advising on matters relating to Civil Aviation regulations in the various jurisdictions.
Idah holds a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from the Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, and Postgraduate Diploma of Law from the Kenya School of Law and a Master’s in Public Policy and Management from the Strathmore University, Nairobi and further Certification in the International Module on Global Leadership from the New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
In 2017, Idah was named as Kenya’s Top 40 under 40 Women 2017/2018 by the Business Daily Africa , Africa’s Leading Business Publication and further served as a Juror in the inaugural Nairobi Law Society Legal Awards in 2018. In 2019 , Idah was elected to the Board of the American Chamber of Commerce – Kenya Chapter.
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Personal Brand
Accomplished and highly result-oriented with over a decade building partnerships, providing innovative medical products, and effectively building thriving new businesses across the African continent, I develop successful market access initiatives, make gains in market shares, generate internal support, and proficiently build executive relationships to drive expansion for the organizations I serve.
Experience Summary
Education, Affiliations and Board Leaderships
MBA Marketing, Catholic University, Kenya
BSc Biochemistry, Moi University, Kenya
Project Management in Global Health, University of Washington
Board Membership:
42PLUS Foundation, Children Sickle Cell Foundation, Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance of Kenya (NCDAK)
Alfred Olajide currently serves as the Vice President of Coca-Cola’s East, and Central Africa Franchise covering 15 countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Comoros, Mayotte, Namibia, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Djibouti, Somali & Somaliland. Olajide joined Coca-Cola in 2012 as the Business Performance Manager for the Nigeria Franchise and progressed through various roles within Coca-Cola's Central East and West Africa operations, including managing the Franchise in Kenya, leading Revenue Growth for East and Central Africa, and as the Region Franchise Director for Southern Africa cluster countries (Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe). He then returned to Nigeria in 2020 as Managing Director and VP of the Coca-Cola Nigeria operations, achieving significant business growth and market share gains during his tenure.
Prior to Coca-Cola, Olajide held positions at Honeywell Group Nigeria as Team Lead for Business Expansion and KPMG Nigeria as a Senior Consultant in the Business Performance Services Division.
Education
Olajide holds a First Class (Hons) bachelor's degree from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, an MBA from the University of Leicester in the UK. He is a General Management Programme alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School in the US.
Hobbies & Passion
Beyond his professional achievements, Olajide is passionate about empowering young talent and fostering impactful growth through his leadership. An avid sportsman, he enjoys running, football (soccer), tennis, and spending quality time with his family.
