Kenya: Vivo Energy appoints new Managing Director

Vivo Energy, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Africa, has appointed Joe Muganda as Managing Director Vivo Energy Kenya.

Joe Muganda will join Vivo Energy Kenya from Nation Media Group where he has been the Managing Director since July 2015 covering Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. He brings a wealth of experience from this and various other roles, primarily within the FMCG sector, according to Vivo Energy.

Vivo Energy Kenya has a fuels storage capacity of 87,625 m³ and 178 service stations, with many offering Shell Cards and convenience retail stores.

“I am delighted to welcome Mr Muganda as the new Managing Director of Vivo Energy Kenya. When he joins in February his vast experience will bring great added value to Vivo Energy Kenya, allowing the company to build on its previous success, as he steers the company to meet its ambitious goals,” said David Mureithi, Executive Vice President, Vivo Energy East and South Region.

Previous experiences of Muganda include Kenya Breweries Ltd. where he was the Managing Director and British American Tobacco (BAT) where he held a number of different roles including General Manager for the Southern Africa Markets, and Head of Corporate Affairs.