Tiger Brands, a South African firm, has named six new Managing Directors, including Polycarp Igathe, a former Deputy Governor of Nairobi. Igathe was chosen to lead the International Brands Unit, the firm said in a statement on Thursday, with the intention of advancing the business.A study of our operating model and structure to enable customer focus, agile execution, and innovation led to the internal appointment of six managing directors, who will manage our newly organized business divisions, as said in the announcement.
The other MDs chosen are Ismail Nanabhay (Home, Personal Care and Baby), Grant Pereira (Snacks, Treats and Beverages), Liezel Holmes (Grains), Quinton Swart (Head of Bakeries), and Dumo Mfini (Culinary).
The food and beverage firm, which has facilities in 25 countries and five target markets—Cameroon, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria—boasts of success throughout the African continent.
Igathe returned to Tiger Brands in November 2023 after being named Chief Growth Officer. He had previously served as the company’s Regional Managing Director for East Africa’s operations from 2008 to 2013.
The business magnate has achieved great success in the business sector, leading prestigious companies such as Equity Bank, Coca-Cola, Vivo Energy, Haco Industries, and Kenya Breweries.
Prior to his unsuccessful attempt to run for governor of Nairobi in 2022, he served as the city’s deputy governor for a brief period of time in 2017.
