Independent Non- executive Director
Ms. Catherine Mturi – Wairi was appointed a Non-Executive Director on the 31st of March 2022 and currently serves as a member of the Audit Committee and the Risk Committee.
Ms. Mturi-Wairi is a respected business leader who brings with her three decades of experience in finance and accounting. She has a track record of successfully developing and executing successful business strategies, strengthening investment portfolios, and driving organizational success.
Ms. Mturi-Wairi presently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Vipingo Development Plc. and Sidian Bank Limited. She is formerly the Managing Director of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) where she led the development and execution of KPAs long term strategy. In her 23 years of service at KPA, Ms. Mturi-Wairi served in various capacities including General Manager of Finance. In her tenure, she chaired the KPA Change Management Steering Committee, served in the Corporation Tender Committee, and served as a member of the Information Technology Steering Committee.
Ms. Mturi-Wairi holds an MBA in Strategic Management from United States International University (USIU), BSc. in Finance and Accounting, USIU, is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya, Certified Public Secretary of Kenya, and a Certified SAP Consultant.
She is a member of the Institute of Directors of Kenya, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), where she serves in the ICPAK ad-hoc Review Committee and the Public Finance and Taxation Committee—ICPAK Coast Branch. She is also a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries, Kenya Institute of Management, Women in Marine Sector in East and Southern Africa and Association of Women Accountants of Kenya.