Our Strategic Governance

  • Salim Anjarwalla
    Salim AnjarwallaChairman
    Education Background
    Certified Accountant
    Experience
    Has a vast amount of experience in all aspects of the organisation including sales & marketing, distribution, production and product development where he has been directly responsible for the creation, development and growth of brands
    History with African Cotton
    Joined 1981. Over 40 years of leadership and direction taking African Cotton forward, including the entry into several new product lines, most notably the set up of the tissue category and sanitary towels with wings business. Successfully set up operations in Nairobi.
    • Khalil Anjarwalla
      Khalil AnjarwallaManaging Director
      Education Background
      Master of Engineering Science (MEng) from University of Oxford
      Experience
      Pearson Group, Procter & Gamble, Oliver Wyman Financial Services
      History with African Cotton
      Joined in 2010 and took over leadership of the organisation in 2016. Headed Project Management Office, Sales, Marketing & Business Development. Has spearheaded the relocation to Nairobi, the Government partnership for sanitary towels program, systems upgrade (ERP) and the launch of Snuggles brand and product range
      • Nadeem Anjarwalla
        Nadeem AnjarwallaBusiness Development Director
        Education Background
        He read Politics, Philosophy & Economics at University of Oxford, has a Masters from Stanford University and has trained in law from BPP Law School, London.
        Experience
        Mr. Anjarwalla is a lawyer having trained at Anjarwalla & Khanna and is the founder and CEO of Auric Capital
        History with African Cotton
        Joined in 2018. With our expansion plans into the region and across various new products, we have tasked Mr. Anjarwalla to lead critical growth projects aimed at scaling African Cotton.

        Our Executive Team

        • Mohamed Esmail
          Mohamed EsmailOperations and Finance Director
          Education Background
          Certified Accountant
          Experience
          24 years in various organizations
          History with African Cotton
          Joined in 1996. Ran both Operations and Finance independently before taking on the role of Director in 2012.
          • Mureithi Regeru
            Mureithi RegeruDirector
            Education Background
            Certified Accountant
            Experience
            Industrial Plant Ltd, Kikuyu Hospital, Kenya Funds Management Co. Ltd
            History with African Cotton
            Joined in 2002. First employee in Nairobi and developed the branch to become Headquarters. Handles all corporate affairs related work. Chairs local chapter of Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Lower Eastern Counties

            Our Management

            • Eric Wangondu
              Eric WangonduChief Accountant
              Education Background
              B.com and CPA(K)
              Experience
              Discount Cash & Carry Limited, General Plastics Limited
              History with African Cotton
              Joined in 2006. Heads Accounting function and responsible for various business system projects including Budgeting, ERP upgrade and Cost Accounting
              • Edward Juma
                Edward JumaGeneral Manager, Mombasa
                Education Background
                Diploma in Textile Technology
                Experience
                KICOMI, Kenya Textile Training Institute, Mountex, Henkel Chemicals, Coast Blankets
                History with African Cotton
                Joined in 2000. Heads Mombasa branch and cotton factory, sits on the Technical Committee of KEBS for various products
                • Paul Mwaura
                  Paul MwauraSales Manager
                  Education Background
                  Bachelor of Commerce
                  Experience
                  Kenya Industrial Plastics, Good Brands Ltd
                  History with African Cotton
                  Joined in 2006. Responsible for the restructuring of the Sales Department into modern and general trade, holds strong relationships with Key Accounts
                  • John Gitau
                    John GitauMarketing Manager
                    Education Background
                    Bachelor of Commerce (marketing), Diploma in Marketing Management
                    Experience
                    EABL, Nation Media Group
                    History with African Cotton
                    Joined in 2014. Responsible for launch of Snuggles Baby Care brand, revamp of website and refresh of Tena tissue range
                    • Cecilia Mukami
                      Cecilia MukamiPlant Manager
                      Education Background
                      Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Diploma in Business Management
                      Experience
                      Mega Garments
                      History with African Cotton
                      Joined in 2008. Responsible for streamlining sanitary towels production & general manufacturing processes
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