Managing Director, Microsoft Africa Development Center, Kenya  

Catherine, is a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience. She brings a wealth of experience and is well-versed in the IT landscape in Kenya and the region, having worked in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, aviation, and banking.  

Catherine is committed to shoulder the responsibility of leading such an accomplished team and being the first woman leading the Microsoft ADC team is both exciting and challenging as there are so many high expectations.  

Prior to joining Microsoft, she led the Engineering team at Stanbic Bank Kenya and South Sudan and was a member of the bank’s Executive Leadership team. She was previously the Director of IT and Operations at Sidian Bank.  

Catherine is an alumnus of Columbia Business School Digital Strategies for Business, Oxford University Fintech Programme and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Africa Nazarene University.