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The Board of the Global Compact Network Kenya has appointed Mr. Martin Ochien’g, Group Managing Director of Sasini PLC as the new Board Chair and Mrs. Rebecca Miano, Managing Director & CEO of Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) PLC as the Vice Chair to lead the Board for a three-year term renewable.
“The Global Compact Network Kenya Board plays an important role in shaping the strategy and policy of the global initiative in Kenya. As the largest Network in Africa, I look forward to working with the Board who serve as high level champions for responsible business conduct in Kenya as guided by the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact.” said Ms. Judy Njino, Global Compact Kenya Executive Director.
Mr. Ochien’g has served on the Board of the Global Compact Network Kenya as a Director since November 2019 and packs over 27 years of experience gleaned from various leadership positions with leading global organizations such as 3M HealthCare, Warner Lambert/Pfizer Inc., KWV International, Tyco International, GHM South Africa, SGA Kenya. He sits on various corporate boards for both local and global businesses.
Speaking after his appointment, Mr. Ochien’g said,
“I am humbled by this auspicious task of building on the successes that the outgoing Board Chairperson Mrs. Phyllis Wakiaga helped put in place. It is my promise that together with the current Board, we will endeavor to accelerate the commitment that the business community gives to driving sustainable practices for a better globe by placing Kenya at the forefront of that global leadership.”
“We continue pushing for stronger involvement in Kenya through alignment with the UN Global Compact Africa Strategy to accelerate and scale the impact of the private sector in driving this progress. It is my commitment and that of the Board to stay true to the course and to continue advancing these goals,” added Mr. Ochien’g.
The new Vice Chair Mrs. Rebecca Miano is a Lawyer and an energy expert with close to 30 years of experience specializing in renewable energy, structuring international and regional multi-million business deals, international regulatory framework on sustainability development and climate change, policy development, corporate governance and business law.
She is a member of COP26 Business Leaders to support COP26 Presidency’s efforts to achieve significant progress in the lead-up to, and at, COP27. Mrs. Miano has earned two Presidential Decorations and award: Grand warrior of Kenya (OGW) and Moran of the Burning Order Spear (MBS) in recognition of her outstanding service to the Republic of Kenya.