The Capital Group Limited has appointed Symon Bargurei as its new Managing Director, effective June 1.
Symon served as Group Strategy and Innovation director at Unga Holding Limited before joining the Capital Group.
A statement released on Friday, May 30, by the Capital Group Director, Mary-Ann Kirubi, said that Symon's appointment signals a new chapter for Capital Group Limited as the organisation strengthens its position in the media industry.
"His appointments signal a new Chapter for Capital Group Limited as the organisation accelerates efforts to strengthen its leadership in the media industry through innovation, agility, and impactful leadership," Mary-Ann said.
She described him as an experienced professional in the media industry who is passionate about innovation, thus making him a fit for the position.
“We are excited to welcome Symon to Capital Group Limited. Symon’s deep understanding of the media landscape, combined with his commercial acumen and passion for innovation, makes him uniquely qualified and positioned to lead Capital Group into its next era,” Mary-Ann said.
Symon also served as commercial manager at Nation Media Group and has held several positions at the Standard Group Kenya Limited.
Symon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Nairobi and an executive MBA from Strathmore Business School.
According to Mary-Ann, Symon has sharpened his leadership through executive education at top global institutions, such as the University of Oxford, IESE Business School in Spain, Strathmore Business School, Kenya, and the Gordon Institute of Business Science in South Africa. Symon is also a member in good standing of the Institute of Customer Experience.
"Recognised for his strategic innovation, Symon has consistently delivered high-impact initiatives in business transformation, product innovation, market development, and brand growth."
"He is widely respected for mentoring teams and cultivating sustainable competitive advantages through consumer-centric strategies," Mary-Ann said.
