The Board of Directors of Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) has named Richard Ipero Omelu as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
His five-year term commences immediately and will be renewable subject to his performance.
“I will be your Captain and Team-leader but I’ll still play together with you,” said Richard Omelu, Chief Executive Officer, EPZA.
Omelu is the immediate former Director of 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 and has diverse experience in the private and public sector.
He holds a Master’s Degree graduate in Business Administration Strategic Management from Moi University, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Commerce (Finance option) from The University of Nairobi.
He is a member of the Institute of Risk Management.
He was instrumental in the development and execution of strategic plans, resource mobilization corporate performance and establishment of risk management frameworks for both The
Commodities Fund and Micro and Small Enterprises Authority.
“The Board of Directors is optimistic that Mr. Omelu will lead the Authority from its current impressive performance to greater heights,” stated EPZA Board Chairman Richard Cheruiyot.
“The EPZA Board, Management and Staff welcome and wish Mr. Omelu success as he takes up great and noble assignment,” added Cheruiyot.