British American Tobacco Kenya - Kathryne Maundu

Nationality: Kenyan
Age: 48

Position:
Company Secretary since January 2026.

Leadership and experience:
Kathryne is an accomplished governance professional with close to two decades of experience spanning corporate governance, board advisory, regulatory compliance company secretarial practice, stakeholder engagement, board dynamics, and compliance, with a strong specialization in public listed companies.

Kathryne’s professional career spans leadership roles where she has served as Company Secretary for leading companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), including NCBA Group PLC, Safaricom PLC, EABL, and Eaagads Limited. She brings proven expertise in navigating governance and regulatory frameworks and supporting boards in delivering their mandates. She is the Founding Partner of Governaxis Advisory LLP, a specialist governance advisory firm which partners with boards to strengthen governance frameworks, accountability, and sustainable performance.

Academic and Professional Background:
Kathryne is a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Secretaries and an accredited Governance Auditor. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Nairobi, a Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law and postgraduate qualifications in Corporate and Securities Law and International Business Law from the University of London. She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya as well as a Commissioner of Oaths and Notary Public.

Recognition:
In 2025, in recognition of her contribution to corporate governance and advancing best practice within the governance profession in Kenya, Kathryne was awarded a state honour, of the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) by the Head of State.

Distinct Board Expertise:
Governance frameworks and regulatory compliance | Board and Committee effectiveness | Listed entity governance | Board-Management interface and decision facilitation | Stakeholder engagement

Key Appointments:

• Partner, Governaxis Advisory LLP