Nkatha Gitonga

Nkatha is a seasoned brand lead, marketer & communicator with 27 years' experience spanning entertainment, advertising & media, aviation, ICT & financial services sectors. She is passionate about leadership, strategy, brand, sustainability, culture and coaching. Nkatha has led innovative strategic project teams to successfully realize the business objectives of leading organizations in Africa.

She honed her skills at various organisations including Ayton Young & Rubicam (AY&R), Kenya Airways, ScanGroup & AccessKenya (Internet Solutions/Dimension Data). Prior to joining HFCB Group Plc, she served as the Group Manager, Marketing and Communications for ICEA LION Group across Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania.

Nkatha holds a BA in Political Science & Sociology (Hons) from the University of Nairobi and an MBA in Leadership & Sustainability from the University of Cumbria, U.K. She is a Certified Engagement & Productivity Coach (CEPC) from the International Coach Federation (ICF) and holds a Certification of Accredited Practitioner in Organizational Culture Practitioner from The Culture Factor. She is also a 2024 Alumnus of the Women Directors Leadership Programme (WDLP) from Strathmore University Business School's Executive Education Programme.