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Management Team

Assembling the right team of professionals is important because it can greatly impact the success of a project or business. At Pioneer we have assembled a team of skilled and experienced professionals who complement each other’s strengths and abilities can work together effectively to achieve the desired outcome. Find out more about them by reading their biographies below.

Group MD AND CEO

David K. Ronoh

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Group MD AND CEO

David is a seasoned professional within the insurance circles with experience that spans over 30years. He has a mixture of the academia and business, with special focus in actuarial, life insurance and pension. He has contributed significantly to the development of the Kenyan insurance industry. His area of expertise includes change & strategic management, execution & leadership development. He holds Bachelor of Education (science) from Kenyatta University, Masters of Science (Statistics) from University of Nairobi, Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science from University of Nairobi and Advanced Management program from Strathmore Business School/Lagos Business School/IESE Business School.He is a member of Insurance Institute of Kenya (IIK), a member of Institute of Directors Kenya (IoD), a member of Life Insurance Council of the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI), Board Member of the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI), Council member of Moi University and Board Member of Chepsir Boys High School.

Managing Director Pioneer General

Milcah Kinyua

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Managing Director Pioneer General

Milcah Kinyua is the founder Managing Director of Pioneer General Insurance Limited since its inception in 2017. An industry veteran, Milcah’s nearly 26 years career in the industry has earned her a great wealth of experience. She led teams in the underwriting and claims departments of ICEA Lion and CIC Insurance Company, and later served as Managing Director of CIC Insurance Uganda in charge of both General and Life Divisions. She has also previously held the position of General Manager Operations at UAP Old mutual. Milcah is a diligent and results-oriented leader with a proven track record in developing and overseeing the implementation of Company’s business strategy, and a great passion for customer service. Her academic and leadership qualifications match her experience, having successfully qualified for the Advanced Management Leadership Program (Strathmore Insurance) and Corporate Governance (Center for Corporate Governance in Kenya). She holds a Master of Business Administration Degree (KU) in Entrepreneurship with a Research paper on A SURVEY TO ESTABLISH ACCESSIBILITY OF INSURANCE SERVICES TO SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NAIROBI CBD. Her Graduate degree is a Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University. She is also an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute London (ACII)

Chief Executive Officer Pioneer Assurance

Emmanuel Opakasi

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Chief Executive Officer Pioneer Assurance

Emmanuel Opakasi, the current Chief Executive Officer of Pioneer Assurance, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role. Prior to joining Pioneer Insurance in 2015, Opakasi worked for the Insurance Regulatory Authority and Alexander Forbes (now Zamara). He began his career at Pioneer Assurance as an Actuarial Manager, and was later promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Chief Actuary. Opakasi is a highly skilled actuary with extensive knowledge in Life Insurance, General Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Risk Management, and Finance and Investments. He holds a Master’s degree in Actuarial Management from Cass Business School (UK) and a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science from JKUAT. With his impressive track record and dedication to the industry, Opakasi is committed to leading Pioneer Assurance to new heights.

Managing Director Pioneer General

Milcah Kinyua

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Managing Director Pioneer General

Chief Executive Officer Pioneer Assurance

Emmanuel Opakasi

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Chief Executive Officer Pioneer Assurance

Head of Operations

Jones Otwori

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Head of Operations

Jones Otwori is the Head of Operations responsible for maintaining the business operational efficiency and ensuring the business complies with industry standards and regulatory guidelines. He is an accomplished insurance professional with over thirty years’ experience and a demonstrable commitment to the ethos of professional and leadership excellence. His experience spans both local and international levels. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Strategic Management (University of Nairobi) and BA degree in Business & Economics (Kenya University). He is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of UK (ACII), member of the Insurance Institute of Kenya (IIK), Group Life Technical Committee Member (AKI) and an Alumni of center for corporate governance (CCG)

Head of Marketing Group Life & Pension

Eunice Too

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Head of Marketing Group Life & Pension

Eunice Too is the Head of Group Life Business and is responsible for maximizing sales and coordinating marketing activities. She has experience spanning over 20 years having previously worked with George Williamson Kenya and CIC Group. She holds a BSc. in Communication and Public Relations (Moi University) and a practitioners Diploma from Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK).

CFO & GM Finance and Strategy

Cyprian Ombogo

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CFO & GM Finance and Strategy

Cyprian has over 21 years of experience in Business advisory, Audit, Finance and Accounting 17 of which have been in senior management roles. He holds a B.A(Economics) degree from the University of Nairobi and is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). He completed the Senior Management Leadership Program (SMLP) from Strathmore Business School (Nairobi) & Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) and is currently pursuing MBA (Strategic Management) from the University of Nairobi.

Underwriting & Reinsurance

Stephen Okeyo

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Underwriting & Reinsurance

Stephen Okeyo is the Head of underwriting & reinsurance tasked with overseeing the underwriting department through prudent underwriting and excellence customer service. He has over 11 years’ experience in the industry holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Insurance and Risk Management from Mt Kenya University, and also holds a Diploma in Insurance (Dip IIK). He is an Associate Member of the Insurance industry (AIIK).

GM Marketing & Customer Experience

Timothy Mutua

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GM Marketing & Customer Experience

Timothy holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Marketing Option), from the Kenyatta University and is an Associate of Chartered Insurance Institute of London (ACII) and the Insurance Institute of Kenya (IIK). He is a Chartered Insurer and a Fellow of the Life Management Institute (FLMI). He also successfully completed the Senior Management Leadership Program (SMLP) from Strathmore Business School (Nairobi) & Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). He is currently pursuing MBA (Strategic Management) from the University of Nairobi. He has over 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry in different capacities from customer service, underwriting and claims management. He joined the company in 2007.

Claims Manager

Irene Njagi

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Claims Manager

Irene Njagi is the Claims Manager responsible for overseeing Life Assurance Claims. She has over nine years working experience in life assurance business. Her qualifications include BSc. Actuarial Science (Maseno University) and a Diploma in insurance DIP CII (UK). She is currently pursuing an MSc in Finance (University of Nairobi) and Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII).

Business Development Manager

Chris Mbugua

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Business Development Manager

Chris Mbugua is the Business Development Manager responsible for overseeing the business development function. He is a seasoned insurance professional with over 13 years of progressive experience in Business Development & Risk Survey. His experience also extends to areas of Relationship Building, Customer Service & Underwriting. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Strategic Management (University of Nairobi) and a BA – Economics & Sociology (The Catholic University of Eastern Africa). He also has Insurance Diploma (AIIK).

Head of Bancassurance

Grace Nyawira

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Head of Bancassurance

Grace has extensive experience in insurance and financial services, previously working at ICEA LION, ABSA LIFE, and JUBILEE INSURANCE. Most recently, she was a Business Developer in Bancassurance at ICEA LION LIFE COMPANY. She holds a Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s in Commerce from Kenyatta University

Underwriting Manager

Hastings Majani

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Underwriting Manager

Hastings is the Underwriting Manager responsible for overseeing the underwriting function. He is an accomplished professional with over 10 years’ experience and a demonstrable commitment to the ethos of professional excellence. His experience spans both retail and Group business, having previously worked for Madison and Jubilee Insurance. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science (JKUAT). He is a Chartered Insurer, An Associate of the Insurance Institute of Kenya (AIIK) and an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London (ACII).

Finance Manager

Flora Muthomi

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Finance Manager

Florah has a wide experience in accounting, taxation & financial management with over 8 Years experience working in the Finance field. She holds a BSC. in Actuarial Science Degree , a Certified Public Accountant (CPA, K) and a Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

Chief Information Officer

Robert Ipomai

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Chief Information Officer

Robert Ipomai is a multi-faceted and experienced ICT professional with over fifteen years’ experience; twelve of which have been at senior management level. He holds a Master of Science degree in Information Technology Management (University of Nairobi) and a BSc in Computer Science degree (University of Nairobi). He has successfully completed the Senior Management Leadership Program (SMLP) from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore & Strathmore Business School. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

Manager Pension Administration

Jared Obiero

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Manager Pension Administration

Jared Obiero is the Head Pensions and Annuities Administration department. His role is to oversee all the functions in the Department. He is a Pension’s Professional with over 12 years of Experience; Majoring in employee benefit administration (Group life and Retirement benefits arrangements). He holds Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Majoring in Actuarial Science from Kenyatta University and Pursuing Diploma in Retirement Provision from Pensions Management Institute of UK.

Investment Manager

Lawrence Karanja

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Investment Manager

Lawrence has worked in various roles in Stock Brokerage, Fund Management, and Pensions over the last 17 years. He has a passion for the Financial Markets and how different roles come together to build long-term wealth. He is also fascinated by Tech and its use in Financial Services and I am learning Python for software development.

Finance Manager

Patrick Kariuki

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Finance Manager

Patrick holds Masters in strategic Management from University of Nairobi, Bed Accounting and Economics from University of Nairobi, and ACCA (UK). He has over 18 years’ experience in Finance and Accounts which includes 15 years in the Insurance Industry. He joined Pioneer Assurance in 2007.

Group Head, HR & Administration

Margaret Mwashimba

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Group Head, HR & Administration

Margaret Mwashimba is a Relational leader heading the Group Human Resource and Administration functions. She holds a BSC in International Business Administration with greater focus on management, and a Master’s degree in Management and Leadership. She is a qualified Human Resources Development professional with a wealth of over 15 years’ experience and professional exposure. She is committed to delivery of service excellence by ensuring all people are fully engaged, and the right people are recruited and retained for the right jobs.

Training Manager

Stella Makiya

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Training Manager

Stella holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from UoN, a Diploma in HRM, a COP in Insurance, and I'm pursuing my MBA in Strategic Management at Daystar University. She is also a certified professional trainer with 17 years of experience in the insurance industry, making her confident and passionate about service.

Head of Retail & Branch Distribution

Simon Wamenju

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Head of Retail & Branch Distribution

Simon Wamenju is a transformational leader overseeing retail business in sales and marketing. He has over 18 years of experience in banking and insurance having previously worked for Equity bank and CIC. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the university of Nairobi and a Diploma in insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)-London. Simon is also a trained accountant

Head of Internal Audit

Anthony Gichohi

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Head of Internal Audit

Anthony is a Certified Public Accountant with over 10 years experience in Auditing and tax advisory. Over the years, my experience has been demonstrated by delivering quality audit engagements for large and complex clients, especially, Insurances, Banks, Saccos, Financial Services and Consumer Industry Markets. Am an MBA and BCOM graduate.

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Management Team

Group MD AND CEO

David K. Ronoh

Managing Director Pioneer General

Milcah Kinyua

Chief Executive Officer Pioneer Assurance

Emmanuel Opakasi

Managing Director Pioneer General

Milcah Kinyua

Chief Executive Officer Pioneer Assurance

Emmanuel Opakasi

Head of Operations

Jones Otwori

Head of Marketing Group Life & Pension

Eunice Too

CFO & GM Finance and Strategy

Cyprian Ombogo

Underwriting & Reinsurance

Stephen Okeyo

GM Marketing & Customer Experience

Timothy Mutua

Claims Manager

Irene Njagi

Business Development Manager

Chris Mbugua

Head of Bancassurance

Grace Nyawira

Underwriting Manager

Hastings Majani

Finance Manager

Flora Muthomi

Chief Information Officer

Robert Ipomai

Manager Pension Administration

Jared Obiero

Investment Manager

Lawrence Karanja

Finance Manager

Patrick Kariuki

Group Head, HR & Administration

Margaret Mwashimba

Training Manager

Stella Makiya

Head of Retail & Branch Distribution

Simon Wamenju

Head of Internal Audit

Anthony Gichohi