TOP CEOs IN EAST AFRICA

PACESETTERS AWARDS EAST AFRICAN CHAPTER

 Press Release                                             

A REPORT ON TOP CEOs IN EAST AFRICA

You might be asking yourself who is the best or top Executive in the East African region and even in the world. Based on the research done by Jubilant Stewards of Africa (JSA) the organizers of the Pacesetters Award (PSA), an annual Industry leadership Recognition that celebrates key industry leaders for their innovation, quality products, and service delivery, job creation, exemplary leadership, growing the economy, and transforming the society, the majority of the top CEOs running high-end businesses in East Africa; Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania among other lake region countries included being males, with about 68% compared to women with around 32%. This research mainly focused on 10 countries in East African region namely; Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. The survey looked into top executives who own or run the leading institutions in East African countries.

Highland Drinks Manufacturer Officials receive Pacesetters Awards Trophy and Certificate at Serena Hotel Kampala on 15th December 2022.

A majority of business leaders in East Africa feel there is little chance the region’s economy could tip into a slump over the next year, a viewpoint that is in discrepancy with the view of top global corporate chiefs. This comes just as Kenya as a country faces an invocation of problems ranging from escalating debt to rising and falling inflation and growing hunger caused by economic collapse and drought.

The majority of top CEOs running multinational outfits expect the global economy to slide into recession, citing the shocks caused by the covid-19 pandemic and climate disasters. This report further shows that 59% of the CEOs drawn from various parts of the countries in East Africa expect earnings to decline by 10% in the wake of the anticipated collapse.

The survey was carried out between March 8, 2022, and April 24, 2023, and sampled around 150 business heads in East Africa, 34 of whom are based in Kenya and whose companies have more than ksh.50 billion with Nairobi City being ranked as the 4^th Richest African City and 74^th globally.

Just like how Pacesetters awards are based on the economic and social impact rather than the balance sheet this list is based on social impact and not the balance sheet of the respective institutions. The winners in various categories are carefully selected through a competitive and thorough process involving a public vote and a panel of judges. Various institutions have shown interest to partner with organizers to ensure the success of this year’s Awards in various countries.

Zenka Finance team receives Pacesetters Awards Trophy and Certificate from Jubilant Stewards of Africa team at Panari Hotel Nairobi on 17th June 2022.

According to Jared Oundo the Regional Director of Programs Communications at Jubilant Stewards of Africa in previous awards, some of the notable institutions that partnered with the Jubilant Stewards of Africa to organize Pacesetters awards include the Telecommunication giant Safaricom Plc, Real Estate Firm Certified Homes Ltd, Regional Leasing Giant, Vehicle and Equipment Leasing Limited (VAELL), Mwananchi Credit, Afia Drink Manufacturer  Kevian, Service Cops Ltd Uganda,  Uganda Crop Care ltd, Zenka Finance, Ena Coach Quipbank Trust Limited and Nation Media Group among others. According to the organizers, this year’s awards partners shall be announced at a press conference to be held in Nairobi mid-next month. 

Below is a list of the top CEOs in East Africa, with their companies/ firms and their countries respectively. The list is not arranged in any order.  Full list of top executives to be released during Pacesetters awards East African Chapter Gala Dinner 2023. 

 SOME OF THE TOP EXECUTIVES IN EAST AFRICA

Compiled by Jubilant Stewards of Africa (JSA) the organizers of Pacesetters Awards East African Chapter.

Approved by the board of Jubilant Stewards of Africa (JSA)

Yours in Stewardship,

Jared Oundo

Regional Director of Programs Communications

JUBILANT STEWARDS OF AFRICA

 ABOUT JUBILANT STEWARDS OF AFRICA (JSA)

Jubilant Stewards of Africa (JSA) is a Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to the improvement of living standards, social ethics, dignity, and empowerment of communities. JSA is registered with the NGO Bureau of Kenya to conserve the environment, provide access to education, and health care services, increase agricultural production and promote peace. Over the years, we have been widely involved in leadership training, mentorship programs, Capacity building, business support, environmental advocacy and protection, training of farmers, crusades against drug and substance abuse, promotion of peaceful coexistence, campaign for responsible sexual behaviour to bring up a responsible and a dependable generation. As an Umbrella of NGOs and other Community-Based Organizations, we work with strategic partners to serve humanity. 

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ABOUT PACESETTERS AWARDS

Pacesetters Awards (PSA) survey is a one-year Industry leadership Recognition appraisal initiated by Jubilant Stewards of Africa (JSA), a Non-Governmental Organization, to celebrate industry leaders for their innovation, and quality products, services, job creation, exemplary leadership, growing the economy and transforming the society. The winners in various categories were competitively selected through a thorough process that partly involved a public vote and a panel of judges.

PSA seeks to encourage organizations and individuals to go beyond the call of duty in their service to humanity. PSA awards don’t just look at excellence as being top in the industry but look at the processes involved and how organizations go out of their way to serve humanity. It also purposes to promote best practices and ethics in industry leadership. The awards are based on the Performance Index (OPI) where processes and systems are scrutinized and benchmarked against globally acceptable standards. Pacesetters Awards recognize and celebrate the key players in various categories who have over the years achieved outstanding results and made positive contributions to their industry growth.

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JUBILANT STEWARDS OF AFRICA

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