Four Kenyans have been selected for the 2021 Meaningful Business 100 (MB100).
In the list published on October 26, Equity Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), James Mwangi, and Kenya Breweries Limited’s Head of Sustainability and Community Engagement, Arnolda Shiundu, were listed as winners of this year's MB100.
Also selected were Group Chief Executive of Apollo Investments Limited, Ashok Shah (APA Insurance), and Olivelink Healthcare CEO, Josephine Suleiman.
Mwangi and Shiundu were selected from a pool of 500 nominees from 75 countries globally.
The MB100 celebrates leaders who dedicate their work to tackling the world's most pressing issues and help achieve United Nations Global goals. Nominated leaders accomplish this by combining profits and purpose.
2021 nominees included corporate CEOs, entrepreneurs, sustainability leaders and impact investors. However, leaders who represent the best of what business, entrepreneurship and social innovation can be emerged as winners.
Winners were selected by a 21-member panel of experts including, Kenya Bankers Association Sustainable Finance Lead, Nuru Mugambi. Nominees were scored across five key areas: impact, leadership, innovation, durability and scope.
Each leader must have either created positive, direct and intended impact aligned to one or more SDGs in the last 12 months or must have been the driving force behind the product, service or project that combines purpose and profit.
Shiundu, who is in the food and beverages industry, was recognised for her efforts in championing responsible consumption as well as taking climate action.
Equity's James Mwangi on the other hand was feted for his role in poverty eradication and reducing inequalities by providing financial services. Shah was feted for his contribution towards financial services and economic growth.
Little-known Suleiman, who worked in Mwangi's industry for 18 years, was recognised for her input in the medical field. Through Olivelink, she provided affordable quality healthcare and ensured the well-being of people living in informal settlements.
