Our leadership team is dedicated to providing innovative and customer-centric solutions
in the insurance industry. With years of experience, our leaders bring a wealth of
knowledge and expertise to guide our company toward excellence.

General Insurance

Life Assurance

Asset Management

Trust Company

Joseph Wangai

Chairman

Mr. Wangai is a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya with extensive experience in provision of auditing, accounting and business advisory services acquired during his 34 years with two of the big 4 professional services firms, Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, both from the University of Nairobi.

Mr. Wangai retired from Deloitte East Africa in 2018 after serving the firm for 21 years as a partner. His key leadership roles at Deloitte included 15 years as the leader of the Audit and Assurance Business unit.

Mr. Wangai has made significant contribution towards the development of the Accountancy profession in Kenya and Africa, including serving as Chairman of...

James Ndegwa

Director

Andrew Ndegwa

Director

Patrick Mugambi

Alternate Director

David Hutchison

Director

Doug Lacey

Director

Norman Kelly

Director

Mugwe Manga

Director

Mariam Abdullahi

Director

Kairo Thuo

Director

Ernest Ndegwa

Director

Philip Lopokoiyit

Director

Catherine Karimi

Director & CEO

Sally Gitau

Company Secretary

Catherine Karimi

Chief Executive Officer

Catherine holds a first class honours Bachelor of Education (Science) degree from Kenyatta University and is an ACIl holder. She has also undergone various Management training both locally and abroad. Catherine has also received recognition in various fora and media both locally and regionally on her leadership focusing on transformation impact, trail blazing achievements and positive influence on businesses and teams.

In addition, she has contributed to the profession through participation in the AKI Life Council and Board as well as on other industry bodies. Catherine brings over 25 years’ experience in life insurance to the role and has held senior leadership positions at Jubilee Insurance, Kenyan Alliance and most recently at APA Life where she was the Chief Executive Office...

Christine Mutahi

General Manager, Business Development Corporate

David Muchiri

General Manager, Retail Business Distribution

Kevin Nyakeri

CFO | Chief Financial Officer

Gladys Musembi

Assistant General Manager, Operations

Caroline Maina

Assistant General Manager, ICT

Kennedy Odenyo

Assistant General Manager, Business Development Corporate

Kenneth Muchiri

Manager, Group Business Development

Patricia Kihara

Manager, Ordinary Life & Branches

Enid Otieno

Manager, Internal Audit

Prisca Mwika

Head of Customer Experience

Margaret Ndungu

Head, Actuarial

Abiud Mulongo

Digital Lead

Reuben Mutunga

Head of Alternative Distribution Channels (ADC)

Joseph Njuguna

Client Relations Manager

Philip Lopokoiyit

Group Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Philip Lopokoiyit is the CEO of ICEA LION Group, based in Nairobi, Kenya. He was previously the CEO of ICEA LION General Insurance company having joined the Group in September 2021. He has a wealth of experience in Finance, Risk Management and Corporate Governance, having worked for over 20 years in various senior management capacities in multinational companies.

Philip holds a BCom from the University of Nairobi and is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya. He also holds other accounting qualifications being a member of the Chartered Management Accountants and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. He holds an MBA degree from Warwick Business School, UK. Philip is currently the Chair of the Nairobi Declaration o...