Linus Wang’ombe Gitahi
Chairman at ARM CEMENT PLC
Profile
Linus Wang’ombe Gitahi is currently the Chairman at Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd., ARM Cement Plc, United States International University (Kenya), Tropikal Brands Afrika Ltd., Oxygene Marketing & Communication, Simba Corp., Property Development & Management Ltd., International Press Institute, African Media Initiative, Allianz Insurance Company of Kenya Ltd., Outspan Hospital, The Federation of Kenya Employers, MUA University, University of Africa, and Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund.
He previously served as the Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Nation Media Group Ltd.
from 2012 to 2015.
He was also the Chairman at Home Afrika Ltd.
from 2016 to 2019.
Prior to that, he was the Managing Director at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc from 1998 to 2006.
Mr. Gitahi holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Nairobi and an MBA from United States International University (Kenya).
Linus Wang’ombe Gitahi active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DIAMOND TRUST BANK KENYA LIMITED | Chairman | 2017-04-30 |
| ARM CEMENT PLC | Chairman | 2018-08-14 |
Oxygene Marketing & Communication
 Oxygene Marketing & Communication Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Oxygene Marketing & Communication provides advertising, marketing, and public relations services. The private company is based in Nairobi, Kenya. | Chairman | - |
| Outspan Hospital | Director/Board Member | - |
University of Africa
 University of Africa Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Africa operates as a private school. Its programs include bachelor’s degrees in business administration, commerce, economics, health service administration, human resource management, law, logistics and transport. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund | Director/Board Member | - |
| MUA University | Director/Board Member | - |
Simba Corp.
 Simba Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of UST Liquidating Corp., Simba Corp. is a software development and consulting private company. The company is based in Tulsa, OK. Simba was acquired by Watson General Corp on June 17, 1993. The CEO of the company is Adil Popat. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Allianz Insurance Company of Kenya Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Linus Wang’ombe Gitahi
| University of Nairobi | Undergraduate Degree |
| United States International University (Kenya) | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 6 |
|---|---|
| DIAMOND TRUST BANK KENYA LIMITED | Finance |
| ARM CEMENT PLC | Non-Energy Minerals |
| NATION MEDIA GROUP PLC | Consumer Services |
| GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER NIGERIA PLC | Health Technology |
| EQUITY GROUP HOLDINGS PLC | Finance |
| HOME AFRIKA LIMITED | Consumer Durables |
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
Simba Corp.
Simba Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of UST Liquidating Corp., Simba Corp. is a software development and consulting private company. The company is based in Tulsa, OK. Simba was acquired by Watson General Corp on June 17, 1993. The CEO of the company is Adil Popat. | Technology Services |
| Property Development & Management Ltd. | |
The Federation of Kenya Employers
 The Federation of Kenya Employers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Federation of Kenya Employers is a non profit organization that operates as labor union. It offers legal, policy advocacy, learning and development, projects, industrial relations, and consulting services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. | Commercial Services |
Kenya Association of Manufacturers
 Kenya Association of Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is a business association that unites industrialists and offers a common voice for businesses. The non-profit company is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Manufacturers from Kenya have called for export-led manufacturing growth to increase the sector's contribution to the GDP from the current 7.8%% to 20%% by 2030. KAM membership constitutes 40%% of manufacturing value-add industries in Kenya and comprises small and large businesses. The CEO of the Kenyan company is Phyllis Wakiaga. | Commercial Services |
| International Press Institute | |
African Media Initiative
 African Media Initiative Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services African Media Initiative operates as an association of media owners and executives. The private company is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Eric Chinje has been the CEO of the Kenyan company since 2014. | Commercial Services |
| Tropikal Brands Afrika Ltd. | |
| Allianz Insurance Company of Kenya Ltd. | |
University of Africa
University of Africa Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Africa operates as a private school. Its programs include bachelor’s degrees in business administration, commerce, economics, health service administration, human resource management, law, logistics and transport. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia. | Consumer Services |
Oxygene Marketing & Communication
Oxygene Marketing & Communication Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Oxygene Marketing & Communication provides advertising, marketing, and public relations services. The private company is based in Nairobi, Kenya. | Commercial Services |
| Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund | |
| Outspan Hospital | |
Jubilee Allianz Insurance Ltd.
 Jubilee Allianz Insurance Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Jubilee Holdings Ltd., Jubilee Allianz Insurance Ltd. is a Kenyan company that provides insurance services. | Finance |
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