The Export Processing Zone Authority Management has appointed Richard Ipero Omelu as its new chief executive officer.
Omelu takes over from Aden Hussein who has been acting since last year after topping the list of those interviewed for the position.
Omelu, whose term commences immediately, will serve in the capacity on a renewable five-year term subject to performance.
He is the immediate former Director Strategy, Planning and MSE Coordination in Micro and Small Enterprises Authority in the State Department for MSME Development, Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development.
He holds a master’s degree in business administration – Strategic Management from Moi University, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Commerce (Finance option) from The University of Nairobi and is a member of the Institute of Risk Management.
He was instrumental in the development and execution of strategic plans, resource mobilization, corporate performance, establishment of risk management frameworks for both The Commodities Fund and Micro and Small Enterprises Authority.