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Top 50 Most Accomplished Marketers 2021

DONATO DONNY LABOKE(MBA, MCIM, USB-ED

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Who is Donato Donny Laboke?

Donato is one of Uganda`s  most accomplished professional marketers with Over 15 years work experience  in business, marketing & advertising strategy development, business & brand development, event management, applied knowledge in service Quality assurance, Social & market research

Experience

Donato Donny Laboke, is currently the Head of Marketing & Channel Development – Eastern Africa at Sanlam Pan Africa

 

Previously, Donato worked as the head of Marketing & Strategy at Lion Assurance Company (Uganda), where he championed several growth strategic programs. Outside the insurance sector, he was the Head of Client Service & Account management at Fireworks Advertising Uganda,

Who Donato stands out
Donato was among Key account managers in the Agency space who managed diverse client accounts such as Pepsi Uganda (Crown Beverages Ltd), Centenary Bank, National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Uganda Insurers Association (UIA), Celtel (Airtel) Uganda, Post Bank Uganda, Uganda Communication Commission (UCC), Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), among others while he was at Fireworks Advertising and ZK Advertising Uganda.

Education
He is A member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM-UK), Professional Diploma in Marketing CIM-UK, Executive Leadership Development- University of Stellenbosch Business School (South Africa),

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at EMAS Business School (Russia) and currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA- Strategic Management) at EMAS Business School (Russia). Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Business Management (BESBM)- Makerere University Business School (MUBS)

Donato is also an MBA Strategic management – Business Coach at EMAS Business School (Russia), an academic consultant and learning facilitator at the Insurance Training College (ITC) Uganda,

He is a non-Executive Board Director at Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja- Palliative care (Uganda), Non-Executive Director at Mount of Olives College Kakiri (Uganda) and a Co-Founder of Ladoshe Trading Co. Ltd.

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DOREEN NYIRAMUGISHA(DIPM,MCIM,MBA)

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Who is Doreen Nyiramugisha?

Doreen is an accomplished Marketing professional with over a decade of marketing, sales, product development, Communications experience

She  is the Head Marketing and Communication at Postbank Uganda  a position she has held since 2020 and  currently the General Secretary of the Uganda Marketers’ Society.

Experience

Prior to Postbank, Doreen served various brands including Manager Marketing and Communications at Bank of Africa, Account Manager at SCANAD Uganda, Fireworks Advertising among other roles.

Why Doreen stands out

Doreen played a  pivotal role in the Postbank’s transition to a tier one commercial bank.

The new Post Bank brand refresh countrywide can’t be missed and its under her leadership that this and may greater visible initiatives across CSR, Communications have happened.

This is a commendable job considering the mindset change and a lot of strategic focus that had to take effect in order put the 100% government owned bank to the level it is now.

Education

A graduate of  Bachelor of International Business degree from Makerere University Business School (MUBS) holds a Professional Diploma in Marketing from Chartered Institute of Marketing

(CIM UK) making her play in a league of MCIM . Currently, Doreen is  pursuing an MBA from the University of South Wales.

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CHARITY WINNIE KAMUSIIME,ASIIMWE(DIPM,MCIM,MBA)

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Who is Charity Kamusiime Asiimwe?

Charity Kamusiime is a Ugandan qualified professional marketer  with over a decade of practical marketing experience.

Experience

She is the current Group Marketing Manager-Consumer Banking, Customer Engagement and Support functions of Ecobank. Here, Charity is responsible for its consumer banking segment strategic Marketing, leadership and team oversight  a position she was promoted to in March 2021.

Her career started in 2008 at MTN Uganda where she served as an Activations Assistant a position that ushered her into the world of Below the Line (BTL)Marketing.

Charity was previously the Ecobank Group Product Marketing Manager – Remittances & mobile money seating at their Nairobi Regional Office.

She did a tremendous job at Airtel Uganda  for  close to 6 years having served in various positions including Digital Marketing & Strategic Alliances Manager, Digital Marketing Executive, Trade Marketing Executive

She is currently a CIM Associate consultant/Tutor at Uganda Management Institute.

Education

She holds a postgraduate diploma in professional marketing(DIPM), member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK(MCIM)  among her various qualifications.

 

Why Charity stands out

While at Ecobank, she has championed strategies that have seen the brand being recognized as The Best Remittances and Payments Bank among other awards.

Charity worked on Airtel Uganda`s most delicate projects including the Rebrand/Relaunch of Airtel Money Uganda in 2013 which included Bringing a new face to Airtel Money Uganda….the most simple, secure, and instant money transfer `you’ve got to love the brand icon Mr. Money`

She spearheaded the rebrand of the old Airtel website by introducing self-service experiences and improved customer journeys. This was done by a total overhaul of the website a strategy that worked very well at a time.

She championed a marketing strategy of the  biggest acquisition in the Uganda Telecoms space, Warid to Airtel Money a period when the Airtel Money distribution using the aggregator model was established.

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KITENDA ROBERT GOBII-MCIM,MBA

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Who is Kitenda Robert Gobii?

Until recently, Movit Products Limited was blessed with  an agile, nimble, and vibrant Marketing professional who has since turned the brand positioning around.

He is the current Head of Marketing Movit Africa responsible for the overall strategic planning and execution of the Movit Brand and  Product Marketing.

Robert Joined Movit products Limited in 2016 as Public Relations Supervisor  and grew through ranks including  roles like Marketing and Public Relations Specialist, Category Manager-Body Care among others.

He has since been responsible for business growth, strategy and marketing of the Movit Brand and its products portfolio in 8 African Markets making him exceptional.

His experience spans over 10 years of strategy, marketing, branding, product development, corporate communications, and affairs.

Why Kitenda Robert stands out.

At a young age, Robert has executed high level strategic plans all because of his professional education background, management, and leadership style.

Robert will always be remembered for having attracted over 8 of the best young CIM  professional marketers, rebranded the Movit brand look and feel in the 5 years he has been at Movit.

He will also be remembered to have spearheaded key partnerships including the KCCA carnival, product & brand extension, birth of sister brands like Radiant Beauty products among others.

Academic Qualifications.

Robert recently completed a Management leadership Program with the prestigious Strathmore Business School (SBS)

He is Makerere University graduate with  a Bachelor of Journalism and communication, a member of The Chartered institute of Marketing UK (MCIM) and holds a Master of Business Administration- MBA from UNICAF among his other academic qualifications.

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BEN MBUVI (MBA)

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Who is Ben Mbuvi?

A marketer turned a great salesman, Ben  Mbuvi is the current sales/ commercial Director(Uganda and Great Lakes Region) at Uganda Breweries Limited for the last 6 years.

Experience

With over 15 years in driving profitable business growth in challenging markets with an In-depth appreciation of the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) Industry, Ben is one of the most experienced, accomplished senior sales professionals this market has.

Ben moved to Uganda Breweries from Guinness Ghana where he worked as Head of Distribution and Route to Market . Ben has a broad experience managing sales in different contexts, developing, and implementing trade strategy as well as designing and implementing route to consumer in FMCG the setting.

 Why Ben Stands out

Over the years, Ben has effectively groomed highly motivated Sales Teams at UBL, a proven performer, and a productive team leader the FMCGs sector has ever had.

The Covid 19 pandemic presented  business challenges but UBL`s bottom line was  given a boost through initiatives like Partnership marketing with Jumia, Party Central online liquor platform  to enable easy route to consumer one of Ben`s critical strength.

Over the years, Ben has exhibited consistence and a well-documented record of developing an Advantaged Route to Consumer, Distributor Management, Customer Marketing, Consumer and Trade Category Management, Brand Building, Customer Management and Demand Planning and that’s why he is celebrated

Academic qualifications

Ben holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree(Marketing) from University of Nairobi and a Master of Business Administration from ESAMI among his other academic qualifications.

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PRIMROSE KOBUSINGYE(DIPM MCIM, MBA)

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Who is Primrose Kobusingye?

Primrose is a Ugandan marketing professional, having worked as a head of marketing in 3 sound financial institutions.

She is the current Head of Marketing & Communications at  FINCA Uganda Limited (MDI)  a position she has held since 2019.

She is well rounded in the fields of geo and subliminal marketing, research, communications and

customer experience.

Experience

At the age of 26, Primrose was already entrusted as a Head of marketing in acting capacity of Orient Bank now  I&M bank, and she never looked back.

She has previously worked with Ecobank Uganda as the Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs & Communications and positioned the Pan African brand as  a one stop center for Corporate Banking.

Prior to this, she has served in the advertising industry including working  at SCANAD as the PR Client Services Executive handling several big brands.

Why Primrose stands out

With exposure in both the private and public sectors, Primrose has led the FINCA Uganda(MDI) to win various awards the latest being Best in CSR Category in the Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards 2021  having donated 1.3 million masks to Ministry of Education.

She is a mentor under the MasterCard Global Give Back Foundation women mentorship with nomination sin the SAWIL Africa Trailblazers wards 2021 and New Vision 40 under 40 2020 achievers, out of marketing, Primrose Is very passionate about mentoring girls in the professional sphere.

Primrose is your typical marketer that deliberately infuses a bit of fun in carrying out her duties. This is an aspect she alludes keeps her active and creative since the world of marketing is ever evolving.

Education

Primrose holds An MBA from the Cyprus

Business School majoring in communication and advertising, a Post graduate  diploma in professional  marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing(MCIM) and a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the Prestigious Makerere University.

She holds a certification from the John Maxwell becoming a woman of influence program.

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MARGARET NAMULINDWA KIGOZI (DIPM MCIM)

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Who is Margaret Namulindwa Kigozi?

Maggie Kigozi as she is commonly known is one of Uganda`s most influential markers of all time.

Margaret joined Standard Chartered Bank on 25th November 2021 as the Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing for Uganda.

She joined the Bank from Coca-Cola South & East African Business Unit where she held several roles.

Experience

Prior to Standard Chartered Bank Uganda, Margaret`s last role at Coca-Cola was  Category Lead for the Flavor Brands for over 13 markets in Sub-Saharan Africa a position she held for over 1 year.

She served in other roles at Coca Cola including Head of Marketing – Uganda, Ethiopia, Mozambique & HORN for 2 years, Senior Brand Manager-Flavor Category for 3 years, Head of Marketing – Uganda for over 3 years.

Margaret also worked with brands including Head of Marketing- Unilever Uganda responsible for  successful implementation of a key Marketing Plans of volume, share and financial objectives for the Company, maintaining close coordination with all key functions to ensure effectiveness in implementation of plans and mid-course correction among others.

Why she stands out

She possesses proficiency in developing Brand Strategy, connecting with consumers through relevant communication and execution of successful Marketing campaigns gained through over 19 years working for both Coca-Cola and Unilever.

She led and developed brand strategies for flavor brands across African markets (South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia & Botswana inclusive of innovations & communication Strategies

She led the teams to  develop brand strategies, communication & pack and product innovation for 31 markets in Africa including Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ivory Coast Cameroon, Rwanda, DRC

Education

Among her other qualifications, Margaret holds a bachelor’s degree in development  studies from Makerere University Kampala, a post graduate Diploma in professional Marketing(DipM)and is a certified member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing(MCIM)

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DR. INNOCENT NAHABWE(MBA)

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Who is Dr. Innocent Nahabwe?

Dr Innocent is the current CEO at Galaxy FM, Blue Cube Limited, Kagwirawo, Sports Betting and MD of Howwe.biz, ugziki.ug .

He is the true definition of entrepreneurship marketing

The Veterinary Doctor turned marketer is the author of `Treating Small Businesses` a book he launched in July 2019.

Experience

Prior to joining self-employment, Dr Innocent was in formal employment having joined Red Pepper publications Limited  as part of  the pioneer employees of the tabloid while still a student at Makerere University.

He also worked with New Vision newspaper and  SMS Media for some time.

Why Dr Innocent stands out?

While at Red Pepper, Nahabwe was doing more than three tasks and by doing so many people used to think that he owns some shares in the company which he served for nine years

 

According to UCC/IPSOS, Galaxy FM is among Uganda`s top 10 Radio stations by listenership and yet the station was established way after than several stations on the same list. That’s proof that the Marketing guru in him prevails in all business aspects.

On July 12, 2019, Dr Nahabwe launched his maiden book ‘Treating Small businesses: Lessons from my operations’- an ultra-realistic guide for entrepreneurs on how to leverage partnerships, raise capital and how to manage individuals. This is inspirational and worth recognizing.

The St. Joseph’s Vocational School Mbarara old boy is remembered to have done production, sales, photography and write stories at Red Pepper Publications. Clearly these are tasks for more than two employees.

Education

The businessman mogul attained his bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, Small/Companion Animal Surgery and Medicine and holds a master’s degree in Business Administration majoring in Marketing from Makerere University among his other academic qualifications.

The father of 3 is  the current Vice Chairman of National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Uganda.

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BEATRICE K. LUGALAMBI(MBA)

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Who is Beatrice K. Lugalambi?

Beatrice Lugalambi is an accomplished leader with experience spanning 27 years

Experience

She is the current General Manager Corporate Communications and Marketing at Centenary Bank a position she has been holding for 3 years.

Prior to that Beatrice served as General Manager Business Growth and Development still at Centenary Bank for over 5  years.

Here, she was responsible for steering business growth and marketing leading, Marketing, commercial, retail and SME business segments. She was also responsible for research and product development teams

She has also previously worked at Barclays and Bank of Africa as head of Corporates and Business development respectively.

Why Beatrice stands out

Beatrice has in the past led a 40-man department and supervised over 1500 Centenary Bank employees directly.

She has spearheaded development and promotion  of over 15 new product development, over 40 major marketing campaigns that have positioned Centenary Bank as one of the key iconic local brands.

Education

Beatrice holds a Bachelor of Arts(BA) of Makerere University, an MBA from the prestigious ESAMI( Eastern and Southern  Africa Management Institute) among her other qualifications.

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EMMY HASHAKIMANA(MBA)

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Who’s is EMMY HASHAKIMANA?

Emmy is the current Marketing and Innovations Director at Uganda`s giant in the Brewery business a position he had held for the past 2 years.

Emmy`s key responsibilities at UBL include Leading the Marketing & Innovation Function at Uganda Breweries Limited, a subsidiary of DIAGEO Plc and part of the East African Breweries Group.

Experience

Emmy returned to UBL from Diageo Africa where he worked as Head of Innovations, Commercialization-Africa.

Emmy is not new to UBL, he joined UBL in 2012 as Head of Customer Marketing. In his time, he transformed the function from promotions focused function to the engine of commercial execution through setting up a clear planning and execution business rhythm focused on delivery of winning beer and spirits category growth drivers with customers and elevated Customer Marketing as a hub for top talent in the business.

Prior to joining Diageo, Emmy spent 6 years at Unilever. In his 2-year stint as Country Marketing Manager.

Why Emmy stands out

Delivering great commercialization plans for all new launches is among Emmy`s key competences with spearheading the launch of  the new Tusker Premium Cider.

Six months on his return to Uganda, Emmy Double hatted the Marketing & Innovation Director role (acting) with the Head of Beer role an experience that propelled him to the deeper understanding of senior management and a Marketing Guru he has become.

 

For the last 2 years as a Marketing & Innovations Director, Emmy has led the Uganda marketing department  to deliver unprecedented growth on the key brands amidst the closure of entertainment due to Covid19 pandemic.

He  has since built deep relationships in each of the African markets and set up innovation commercialization structures driving a huge capability shift in the region.

Academic qualifications.

The old boy of SMACK is a graduate of  bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Makerere, holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool among his other academic qualifications.

 

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