Titus Naikuni was appointed the Chairman of the Prudential Board in February 2016.

He has held senior leadership roles in Kenya for more than two decades. He started his career as an engineer with the Magadi Soda Company and became Managing Director in 1995. He became Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Transport and Communication in 1999 and was Chief Executive of Kenya Airways between 2003 and 2014.

His directorships include being Chairman of Airtel Kenya, Rift Valley Railways (Kenya) and Rift Valley Railways (Uganda), and Deputy Chairman of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited. He is also Chancellor of South Eastern Kenya University. Mr. Naikuni holds a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Nairobi.

Emmanuel is the current regional CEO for East and Central Africa.He has served in senior positions such as Regional CEO for West & Southern Africa from August 2021 to January 2022. Previously, Emmanuel was the Chief Executive of Express in August 2012 prior to the acquisition of the company by Prudential PLC and he continued to lead as the Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Life Insurance Ghana. During his tenure Prudential Ghana, the business moved from an industry position of 16th in 2012 to 4th in 2020 with the launch of an agency-led business model and market-leading innovation solutions.

Emmanuel is a Chartered Insurer (ACII, UK) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology – Kumasi and an MBA (Marketing) from the University of Ghana.

Nick Holder is Prudential’s Chief Operating Officer for Africa, based in Nairobi. In this role he will provide leadership to Prudential’s newly created Regional Office for Africa with functional responsibility for Finance, Actuarial, Strategy, People, Legal, Governance, Compliance, Risk and Communication.

Nick joined Prudential in 2002 and has previously worked for Prudential Group in six countries: the UK, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Nick's previous roles with Prudential have included Regional Head of Internal Audit for Asia; General Manager, Shared Services in Kuala Lumpur; and Chief Financial Officer for both Prudential Thailand and Prudential Vietnam. He has chaired the British Business Group in Vietnam and filled the roles of Acting-Chair & Honorary Secretary for the British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, as well as being a Board Member of the European Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia and a founding member of the Supervisory Board of the Indonesian CFOs Club.

Nick has master’s degrees in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University and Business Systems Analysis and Design from City University, both in the UK. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and is a Chartered Fellow of the Securities and Investment Institute.

David Nutman is currently a part-time Consultant and Advisor to the Regional CEO (Wilf Blackburn) for Insurance Growth Markets in Prudential Corporation Asia and Africa. His role includes mainly covering CEO mentoring and support to various operational Boards & Committees. David is the former CEO at Prudential Cambodia, responsible for all in-country activity. He joined Prudential Cambodia on 1 November 2016. From 1 April 2017 he also assumed management responsibility for Prudential Laos. His prior roles include Chief Compliance Officer at Prudential Corporation Asia (PCA) the regional head office in Hong Kong, with overall responsibility for the compliance and anti-money laundering functions covering all Asian Insurance operations. He joined PCA in January 2005.

A 36 year life insurance industry veteran, David started his career in various sales and marketing roles firstly at Equity & Law (now part of AXA) before moving to Royal Sun Alliance (now known as RSA). David is a long-qualified Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute and a Chartered Insurer.

Gwen Kinisu is more than your average insurance and banking professional. She's a passionate leader, marketing maven, and tech-savvy strategist who's spent the last 15 years transforming businesses and empowering teams across the insurance and banking landscapes. She weaves together diverse teams, cultivates strategic partnerships, and drives growth through innovation. Currently, she's steering the ship as CEO of Prudential Kenya, leveraging her leadership skills, marketing prowess, and deep industry expertise to chart a course for growth. Gwen's vision extends beyond spreadsheets, she believes in the power of relationships, fostering a vibrant culture where people grow and succeed.

Gwen's journey began as a student of life, fueled by insatiable curiosity and a knack for building meaningful human connections. An Executive MBA from USIU, certifications in Marketing and LOMA, and a BSc. in International Business, fueled her ascent through top positions at Sanlam, National Bank Kenya Insurance Agency, and Old Mutual. Each stop, a steppingstone, shaping her into the leader she is today.

Introverted? Yes. Gwen finds power in quiet reflection, drawing inspiration for bold moves and creative solutions. But make no mistake, she's a relationship builder at heart, connecting with stakeholders across the spectrum to champion collaboration and progress. A budding philanthropist, Gwen gives back some of her time to the community by volunteering as a board member in a not-for-profit organization, and through various coaching and mentoring sessions.

When she's not scaling corporate mountains, Gwen embraces life-work integration. Spending time with family, taking invigorating walks, and hitting the gym fuels her spirit. An information junkie, she devours books, podcasts, and curated content, constantly adding new perspectives to her arsenal.

So, what is Gwen’s secret weapon you may ask? It's her unique blend of people centricity, strategic acumen, genuine warmth, and a relentless drive to make a difference. She's not just building businesses; she's building a better future, one empowered team, at a time.

Evah Ngugi is the Head of Risk and Compliance at Prudential. She is a seasoned Risk and Compliance professional with over 15 years’ experience in the financial services sector.

Evah has been at the forefront of coordinating the embedding of the governance and risk framework by ensuring that principles and requirements for managing risks are consistently applied across the business which has led to a stable control environment to nurture the realization of business objectives.

Evah’s previous Role include Risk and Compliance Officer- Life and Investment at UAP Old Mutual Group.