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What roles did Laila Macharia hold, and when?

Laila Macharia

Kenyan lawyer and investor who is vice-chairperson of Centum Investment Company PLC and a non-executive director of Absa Bank Kenya PLC.

CurrentCurrent answer

Currently Vice-Chairperson, Centum Investment Company PLC, since Jul 2021. 7 dated roles on record.

Latest source Oct 2026Reviewed 26 Oct 20265 sources

Roles, most recent first

  1. Jul 2021 – present
    Vice-Chairperson Centum Investment Company PLC Current

    Vice-chair of the NSE-listed investment company's board; listed as Vice Chairperson on Centum's board page in October 2026.1 2 3

  2. Oct 2013
    Non-Executive Director Centum Investment Company PLC Date uncertain

    Previously led Centum's nominations and governance committee.1 2 3

  3. Non-Executive Director Absa Bank Kenya PLC Date uncertain

    Chaired the board credit committee as of November 2022.1 4

  4. Chair Africa Digital Media Institute Date uncertain

    Chairs the Nairobi media and creative arts institute in which she invested.1 2 4

  5. Chief Executive Officer Scion Real Date uncertain

    Advisory firm covering infrastructure finance and property investment.2 4

  6. Aug 2016
    Vice Chairman Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Former

    Elected vice chair; resigned August 2016.5

  7. Corporate lawyer Kaplan & Stratton; Clifford Chance; Rogers & Wells Former

    Earlier legal career in Nairobi and New York.2 4

Sources

  1. SecondaryDr Laila Macharia & Andrew Musangi have been appointed to the Centum boardHapaKenya · 29 Jul 2021
  2. SecondaryCentum Investments makes changes on its leadership teamKenyan Wall Street · Jul 2021
  3. PrimaryBoard of DirectorsCentum Investment Company PLC · Oct 2026
  4. SecondaryLaila Macharia: Inside the mind of top investorThe Standard (Evewoman) · 30 Nov 2022
  5. SecondaryLaila MachariaWikipedia

Record history

26 Oct 2026 Record published and reviewed.

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