The Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) has reopened applications for the position of Managing Director following the suspension of the initial hiring process that began in May.
Interested candidates now have until September 30 to apply. The advertisement, dated September 10, specifies that KCC is looking for a top-tier leader with a strong track record in business leadership.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate proven results, possess visionary and innovative thinking, and have the ability to build a dynamic, high-performing management team.
The new MD will take over from Samuel Ichura, the acting Managing Director, who replaced Nixon Sigey. Sigey led the company from 2015 and had his term extended for three more years in November 2021 after completing his initial two terms.
The Managing Director will serve a three-year term, with the possibility of reappointment based on performance. This role involves being the company’s accounting officer, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing staff, and aligning activities with company goals.
The previous application period, set from May 3 to June 3, 2024, has been extended. To qualify, candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Agribusiness, Economics, Production Processing, Law, or related fields from a recognized university, along with a minimum of 10 years of senior management experience. Additionally, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and over 15 years of experience in a large commercial entity, preferably in the FMCG sector, and a strategic leadership course of at least four weeks.
