The Nigerian company in the logistics industry known as Kobo360 has appointed Ciku Mugambi to the position of CEO.
This decision was made subsequent to the recent appointment of Obi Ozor as the commissioner of transport in Enugu State. Obi Ozor was one of the co-founders of Kobo360.
Mugambi, who was born in Kenya, started working for the Nigerian logistics firm in October 2021.
At that time, she held the position of Chief of Staff and was responsible for managing Investor Relations. Her resume also includes positions held at IFC (International Finance Corporation), most notably those of Associate Investment Officer and Investment Analyst, both of which she held at that organisation.
When reviewing her LinkedIn profile, it is easy to deduce that the majority of her work experience has been concentrated in the areas of investment and financial analysis. She has a proven track record of competence in doing exhaustive due diligence and actively contributing to the expansion of technology-driven enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa as well as other locations around the world.
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Ciku Mugambi Strategic Leadership
It is anticipated that Mugambi would provide a significant amount of knowledge to the activities of the organisation. Because of her participation, Kobo360 will make considerable progress towards achieving its aim of revolutionising supply chain logistics and fostering inter-regional trade through the application of technical innovation.
Mugambi’s wide professional background suggests that the organisation could benefit from the skills and information she possesses, which could give useful contributions. Because the long-term vision of Kobo360 and her professional experiences are so closely linked, she is an excellent candidate to boost the company’s operations in several crucial ways, including the following:
She has honed her strategic thinking and leadership abilities through her previous roles as Chief of Staff and in Investor Relations, in addition to her current role as a Venture Partner. Her experience has allowed her to develop these skills. This puts her in a position to provide clear leadership, to set lofty goals, and to devise comprehensive strategies.
Investment and Business growth: In her job as an Associate Investment Officer at IFC, Mugambi has gained extensive insights into equity investments and methods to business growth. This priceless expertise could be the deciding factor in getting investments, forming collaborations, and increasing Kobo360’s reach in the market.
Tech-Driven Innovation
In her roles as an Investment Analyst in venture capital and a Senior Financial Analyst specialising in technology-focused deals, she has amassed a wealth of knowledge about technological innovation. These roles have allowed her to play an instrumental role in the development of new technologies. Her prior experience puts her in an excellent position to steer the technology-driven activities at Kobo360.
Ecosystem Development
Leveraging her expertise in ecosystem development and strategic execution for the digital economy, she has the potential to lead Kobo360 in the process of developing a robust and active ecosystem. This ability gives her the opportunity to take on a leadership role in the company. This ecosystem has the potential to be constructed in such a way that it fosters and encourages innovation within the logistics industry.
Excellence in Operational Management Because of her managerial history at KPMG, where she oversaw financial due diligence and business appraisals, she offers the expertise necessary to optimise Kobo360’s operations, reduce expenses, and increase the effectiveness of the entire supply chain.
Mugambi’s experience in a variety of countries and marketplaces, including those in Africa and India, has provided her with a worldwide perspective that would be of tremendous use to Kobo360. By drawing on her expertise, the company is able to expertly manage the complexities of cross-regional trading, thereby paving the way for an extended footprint that extends beyond Nigeria.
Ayo Fashina, who most recently served as the company’s chief financial officer and has been promoted to the position of chief operational officer, will provide assistance to Mugambi in his new role.