Agnes Asiimwe Konde, also Aggie Asiimwe Konde, but commonly known as Agnes Konde, is a Ugandan businesswoman, and corporate executive who serves as the Vice President for Program Development & Innovation at Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), since 2019.[1][2]
Agnes Konde | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Arts in Social Science) University of Liverpool (Master of Business Administration) |
| Occupation | Businesswoman & Corporate Executive |
| Years active | 2004 – present |
| Known for | Professional competence |
| Title | Vice President, Program Innovation & Delivery at Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) |
Before that, from 1 October 2017 until November 2019, she was the chief executive officer of Msingi, a private, independent organisation that promotes the creation of profitable industries in the countries of the African Great Lakes,[3][4] Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Msingi offers services in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.[3]
Background and education
editKonde was born in Uganda and attended Ugandan schools for her pre-university studies. She graduated from Makerere University, Uganda's largest and oldest university, with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Social Science. She also holds a Master of Business Administration, obtained from the University of Liverpool, in the United Kingdom.[3] In 2011, she was awarded a Dilploma in Marketing by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.[5]
Career
editShe has professional experience in services and management in the consumer goods, food and beverages and media sectors of the economy, spanning over 20 years. She has previous worked for several high-profile companies, including (a) Monitor Publications Limited (b) British American Tobacco Uganda Limited and (c) Crown Beverages Limited, the Ugandan licensee of PepsiCo.[3]
Immediately prior to her present position, she was the managing director and CEO of Africa Broadcasting Uganda Limited (ABUL), a subsidiary of Nation Media Group and owner of Nation TV Uganda (NTV Uganda). She led ABUL from 2013 until 8 September 2017, when she left to take up her present assignment.[3][4]
Other considerations
editShe is a board member of the African Network for the Care of Children (ANECCA) affected by HIV/AIDS, United Way (Uganda) and Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA). She is also a member of the Women-in-Media Network, a subsidiary of the Graça Machel Trust.[3] In 2015, Contador Harrison listed her among the "Ten Most Powerful Women In Uganda".[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ AGRA (30 August 2021). "Agnes Asiimwe Konde: Vice President, Program Innovation & Delivery". Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ Michael Ntezza (28 August 2021). "Museveni, Kikwete Meet Ahead of Africa Green Resolution Summit". ChimpReports. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f Msingi (1 October 2017). "Msingi Appoints a New CEO". Nairobi: Msingi.com (Msingi). Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ^ a b Monitor Reporter (17 August 2017). "Aggie Konde to leave NTV Uganda". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ^ Aggie Asiimwe Konde (30 August 2021). "Aggie Asiimwe Konde: Vice President Program Development & Innovation at Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)". LinkedIn. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ Contador Harrison (23 May 2015). "Ten Most Powerful Women In Uganda". ContadorHarrison.com (Contador Harrison). Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
External links
edit- Website of Msingi
- We hid in office for 12 hours as it rained bullets — Konde As of 17 January 2019.