Rosemary Oduor (born c. 1967), is a Kenyan electrical engineer and corporate executive, who works as the managing director and chief executive officer of Kenya Power and Lighting Company, in acting capacity, since August 2021. Before her current assignment, she worked as the general manager of commercial services and sales at the power company.[1]
Rosemary Oduor | |
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| Born | c. 1967 (age 56–57) |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Alma mater | Moi University University of Nairobi |
| Occupation(s) | Electrical engineer and Corporate executive |
| Years active | 1991 – present |
| Known for | Professional competence |
| Title | Acting CEO of Kenya Power and Lighting Company |
Background and education
editRosemary Oduor is Kenyan by birth. After attending local primary and secondary schools, she was admitted to Moi University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Technology degree, majoring in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. Later, she obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nairobi. She is a Professional Engineer and is registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya.[1][2]
Career
editOduor has spent most of her working career at Kenya Power and Lighting Company, having joined company in 1991. For a period of time, she worked as the acting regional manager of the power company's Western Region. She also worked as a line engineer at the power company before she became the general manager of commercial services and sales at KPLC. She is reported to be widely experienced in "power engineering and management".[2][3]
Other considerations
editRosemary Oduor's appointment as Acting CEO became effective on 4 August 2021. She replaced Bernard Ngugi who resigned after more than 32 years at KPLC, with the last two at the helm as CEO.[2] In her current position as managing director and chief executive officer, she sits on the eleven-person board of directors of Kenya Power and Lighting Company.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Miriam Wangui (4 August 2021). "Eng. Rosemary Oduor Named Kenya Powers' New Acting Managing Director". The Kenyan Wall Street. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ a b c Grace Matheka (5 August 2021). "Eng. Rosemary Oduor appointed as acting Kenya Power MD after Bernard Ngugi's resignation". HapaKenya.com. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ Brian Oruta (4 August 2021). "Rosemary Oduor appointed acting Kenya Power CEO". The Star (Kenya). Nirobi, Kenya. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ Kenya Power and Lighting Company (10 May 2022). "About Kenya Power: Board of Directors Profile". Kenya Power and Lighting Company. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 10 May 2022.