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Dr. Frank Njenga
Chairman
Dr. Njenga is a renowned consultant psychiatrist. He graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in medicine, later becoming a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists at Maudlsey Hospital in 1980.Despite his busy schedule, the doctor finds time for a number of social and business activities including running the only custom-built psychiatric unit at the Chiromo Lane Medical Centre. He is also the Director of the Students Campaign Against Drug Abuse.He is the current chair of the Board of NACADA (National Agency for the Campaign Against Drug Abuse) and has authored several scientific papers and books.
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Maryjka Beckmann
Executive Director
Together with her late husband, Bengt Beckmann, Maryjka was instrumental in starting AAR in 1984 and remains a substantial shareholder. She has been instrumental in developing the franchise aspect of the business, as well as establishing the Afya Card – the AAR healthcare package which is specifically targeted at the greater population and middle class of the East African region. She is passionate about giving back to the community and is especially committed to AAR’s corporate social responsibility. This is one of the reasons behind her founding of the AAR Beckmann Trust.
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Jagi Gakunju
Chief Executive Officer, AAR Holdings
Jagi joined AAR in 1992 as Sales and Marketing Manager and moved through the ranks to his current position.
He was responsible for restructuring and realigning the company between 2004 and 2006, and for bringing in PVI as key investors. He is particularly focused on expansion into other regions in Africa.He holds a Masters degree in healthcare administration from Minnesota University. A lawyer by profession, he obtained his LLB at Nairobi University and is a keen environmentalist. He is the chairman and founder member of Uvumbuzi Club and was honoured with a UN Recognition Award on Solid Waste Management through his association with the club. Jagi is a Director of the Africa Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW Kenya), a Council Member of Wildlife Clubs of Kenya and a former Director of Friends of Nairobi National Park (FONNAP). |
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