Agnes Konde
Agnes Asiimwe Konde, also Aggie Asiimwe Konde, but commonly known as Agnes Konde, is a Ugandan businesswoman, and corporate executive who serves as the chief executive officer of Msingi, a private, independent organisation that promotes the creation of profitable industries in the countries of the African Great Lakes, since 1 October 2017.[1][2] Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Msingi offers services in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.[1]
Agnes Konde | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Arts in Social Science) University of Liverpool (Master of Business Administration) |
| Occupation | Businesswoman & Corporate Executive |
| Years active | 2004 – present |
| Title | Chief Executive Officer of Msingi Limited |
Background and education
Konde was born in Uganda and attended Ugandan schools for her pre-university studies. She graduated from Makerere University, Uganda's largest and oldest university, with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Social Science. She also holds a Master of Business Administration, obtained from the University of Liverpool, in the United Kingdom.[1]
Career
She has professional experience in services and management in the consumer goods, food and beverages and media sectors of the economy, spanning over 20 years. She has previous worked for several high-profile companies, including (a) Monitor Publications Limited (b) British American Tobacco Uganda Limited and (c) Crown Beverages Limited, the Ugandan licensee of PepsiCo.[1]
Immediately prior to her present position, she was the Managing Director and CEO of Africa Broadcasting Uganda Limited (ABUL), a subsidiary of Nation Media Group and owner of Nation TV Uganda (NTV Uganda). She led ABUL from 2013 until 8 September 2017, when she left to take up her present assignment.[1][2]
Other considerations
She is a Board member of the African Network for the Care of Children (ANECCA) affected by HIV/AIDS, United Way (Uganda) and Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA). She is also a member of the Women-in-Media Network, a subsidiary of the Graça Machel Trust.[1] In 2015, Contador Harrison listed her among the "Ten Most Powerful Women In Uganda".[3]
References
- Msingi (1 October 2017). "Msingi Appoints a New CEO". Nairobi: Msingi.com (Msingi). Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- Monitor Reporter (17 August 2017). "Aggie Konde to leave NTV Uganda". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- Contador Hrrison (23 May 2015). "Ten Most Powerful Women In Uganda". ContadorHarrison.com (Contador Hrrison). Retrieved 6 November 2017.
External links
- Website of Msingi
- We hid in office for 12 hours as it rained bullets — Konde As of 17 January 2019.