Managing Director/CEO at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

The Kenya Pipeline Company Plc (KPC) seeks applications from suitable and highly qualified professionals to fill the position of Managing Director. This position serves as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, accountable to the Board of Directors. The office holder will be required to provide visionary leadership to ensure sustainable growth, operational excellence, and delivery of shareholder value for a high performing, commercially driven, and globally competitive energy infrastructure business. Through their leadership, the successful candidate shall position the Company as Africa's premier energy infrastructure and logistics partner.

KPC was listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in March 2026. The Managing Director will therefore be instrumental in leading the Company through the post-listing phase, including navigating the heightened governance, disclosure, investor relations, and regulatory obligations.

Terms of the contract

• The successful candidate will be appointed on a three (3) year renewable contract, subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by the Board of Directors against mutually agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

 Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Operations: Provide overall strategic management, coordination, and leadership of the Company's operations, human capital and resources to deliver sustainable value for shareholders and all stakeholders.
• Strategy & Execution: Lead the formulation, implementation, monitoring and review of corporate strategy, business plans, investment initiatives and strategic growth initiatives aligned to shareholders' expectations and board decisions.
• Financial stewardship and commercial performance: Drive financial performance including revenue growth, cost optimization, profitability and capital efficiency for sustainable growth as well as ensuring timely and accurate reporting and disclosures, and safeguard company assets/resources. Provide leadership in capital allocation, investment appraisal, and financial risk management.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance: Ensure highest standards of corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal control systems, regulatory compliance with all applicable legal, statutory, and Capital Markets requirements aligned to best practice for listed entities.
• Excellence & Innovation: Drive operational excellence, efficiency, innovation and digital transformation across the Company's value chain.
• Stakeholder Management, Strategic Partnerships & External Relations: Act as the Company's primary spokesperson, build and sustain strategic relationships and partnerships with shareholders, regulators, government, customers, partners to enhance the Company's brand, reputation, and market positioning. Proactively manage investor relations and ensure compliance with NSE and CMA continuous disclosure obligations.
• People & Culture: Provide leadership in organizational culture, talent management, and change management to support transformation and growth.
• Sustainability: Champion ESG integration and corporate sustainability across all business operations and investment decisions in line with CMA guidelines.
• Regional Integration & Strategic Growth: Lead KPC's regional energy infrastructure strategy and intergovernmental partnerships to strengthen the Company's market position and drive long-term growth across Africa.
• Board Advisory and Reporting: Advise the Board and act as a critical link between Management and the Board, ensuring timely and accurate reporting on the Company's financial performance, strategic execution, risk profile, regulatory standing, and operational matters.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• At least fifteen (15) years' relevant experience, with a minimum of ten (10) years in senior management/ executive role in a large, complex, and commercially driven organization.
• Proven experience in strategy execution, financial management, and organizational leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in a listed company or highly regulated environment.
• A Master's degree from a recognized institution.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Energy Management, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Membership in a relevant professional body in good standing.

 Key Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to drive business growth, profitability, and transformation in regulated, high-performance environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and investment decision-making capability.
• Deep knowledge of the oil and gas/energy sector, including global market trends.
• Experience in infrastructure development, partnerships, and large-scale projects.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, capital markets, and regulatory frameworks applicable to public listed companies.
• High ethical standards, emotional intelligence, integrity, and accountability.