Chairman

Frederick Murunga

Professional Summary
Frederick has varied experience managing cross-discipline business operations, client services and technology across sectors including ICT, manufacturing and international development. His expertise spans corporate leadership, strategy development, operational and corporate risk management.

He is Managing Director at Captiva Africa LLC, an advisory firm in international development, serving clients in private, public and social sectors across the continent. He has held senior commercial, financial and general management roles at various entities including Price water house Coopers, Unga Group Ltd, Menanet Communications and Africa Online Ltd. He has also coordinated and supervised private sector development initiatives partnering with development agencies in
East, Central and West Africa.

His civic leadership has included roles in non-profits including: Chair to the Audit and Risk Committee for the African Academy of Sciences, a multi-donor funded pan African entity that seeks to drive sustainable development through science, technology and innovation, Chair to the Finance and Audit Committee of National Consortium for Health Research, a Private Public Partnership that focuses on building capacity for public health research in Kenya, past-chairman for KCA University Council; and past-director and Honorary Treasurer for Technology Service Providers of Kenya- (TESPOK) a trade association for telecoms, software and hardware developers as well as ICT hubs.

Education
MBA – University of Manchester-United Kingdom
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) – University of Nairobi

DIRECTOR

James Kamau

Professional Summary
James is a highly regarded Corporate and Projects Lawyer in Kenya with over twenty years’ experience. He is the Managing Partner of Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates (IKM), a leading commercial law firm in Kenya. IKM is a member of DLA Piper Africa Group, an alliance of 19 independent legal practices in Africa working with DLA Piper global law firm across Africa and globally.

James is the trusted adviser of leading local and multinational corporations and in this capacity has handled numerous high value complex local and cross-border transactions. The respected legal directory, Chambers Global Guide describes James as follows: “He is an amazing… and smart thinker…and his wide-ranging expertise includes considerable knowledge of corporate finance transaction. He is commended for his commercial and practical approach. His expertise spans private equity, M&A and infrastructure work “

Education
LLB – University of Nairobi
Post-Graduate Diploma in Law-Kenya School of Law
Professional Certifications
• DLA Piper Harvard Leadership Program – Harvard Business School.
• International Tax Law – Cliffe Dekker Hofmyer, South Africa and the Robert Kennedy College, Zurich –Switzerland.
• Private Equity – Private Equity International, Switzerland.
• Moller Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge University – Role of a Leader.

DIRECTOR

Tom Mshindi

Professional Summary
Tom is an accomplished communications and management consultant and practitioner with considerable local and international media and corporate experience. He is currently serving as the managing partner of Blue Crane Global an external relations consulting company and is an Executive Director of content company Okuhle Spielworks. Until December 31st 2018, he served as the Group Editor-in-Chief of the Nation Media Group. He has served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Nation Media Group, after being promoted from the role of Managing Director of the Nation Newspapers Division in 2013. He served in Uganda as the Managing Director of the Monitor Publications Limited and was also the Chief Executive Officer of the Standard Media Group in Kenya between 2003 and 2006. He worked for UNICEF in New York and Nigeria as an Editor and Communications Chief between 1999 and 2003.

He has served in several Boards including the Nation Media Group, the University of Nairobi Council, the Kenya Copyright Board and the East African Wildlife Society. He is the chairman of the AAR Insurance Board and has done extensive consultancy work for various international organizations, including UNESCO, World Bank and the International Planned Parenthood Federation.

Education
Bachelor of Arts- University of Nairobi
Post-Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication/Journalism-University of Nairobi
Professional Certifications
Advanced Management Programme – Strathmore University
Advanced Management Programme – IESE Business School, New York

DIRECTOR

Lydia Nampewo

Professional Summary
Lydia Nampewo is an accomplished finance and accounting professional with over a decade of progressive experience spanning accounting, taxation, operations, and registry services. She currently serves as a Director of C&R Group (Uganda), where she contributes to financial, tax compliance, audit support, and strategic decision-making.

Lydia previously served as the Head of Finance at Custody and Registrars Services Uganda Ltd until 2016, where she gained in-depth experience in share registry operations and stakeholder engagement within Uganda’s capital markets. She subsequently joined PKF Uganda as a Senior Accountant, where she was responsible for leading key finance functions including revenue reconciliation, payroll processing, statutory reporting, and audit coordination.

She currently serves as the Finance and Operations Manager at the Center for Domestic Violence Prevention (CEDOVIP), where she oversees financial management, operational planning, and compliance in the non-profit sector. Her diverse background across both corporate and development sectors makes her a valuable contributor to C&R’s board in Uganda

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Share Registry & Financial Experience
Hands-on experience in share registry operations and financial administration at Custody and Registrars Services Uganda Ltd.
Led finance and compliance functions at PKF Uganda, including tax management, audit readiness, and statutory filings.
Strong understanding of capital markets regulation and cross-border financial operations.
Proficient in financial systems, reconciliations, and compliance processes.

Education & Professional Certifications
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) – Makerere University
CPA (Uganda) – Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda

CEO

Kerry-Ann Makatiani

Professional Summary
Kerry-Ann is a results-driven executive with over 20 years experience gained in multiple countries and cultures namely Jamaica, USA, South Africa and Kenya. Since 2012, she has served as the Chief Executive Officer of C&R Group where she leads strategy development, organizational transformation, fiduciary risk management, project and operational management.
 
She excels at aligning cross-functional teams to deliver a client-focused, compliant, and technology-driven service ecosystem. As a trained engineer, she has championed innovation through data-driven insights and industry-specific digital solutions, pioneering several firsts in the share registry sector.

Share Registry & Leadership Experience
CEO of C&R Group since 2012, overseeing strategic direction and governance of registry operations in Kenya and Uganda.
Led the digital transformation of registry services through custom technology platforms for Virtual AGMs, Data Processing and Stakeholder engagement.
Drove cross-industry collaborations with CMA, NSE, UFAA, and corporate issuers to elevate compliance and efficiency.
Implemented organizational change initiatives to build strong, agile, and compliant teams.
Represents C&R in stakeholder engagements and policy formulation forums at industry level.

Education
MBA (Finance & Management) – Stern School of Business, New York University, NY, USA
Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing – Jamaica Institute of Management, Jamaica
BSc. Engineering – Swarthmore College, PA, USA

Key Contributions & Achievements
Pioneered C&R’s digital registry product suite — first in Kenya to offer fully integrated virtual AGM and data processing platforms.
Led expansion and transformation of share registry operations in Kenya and Uganda.
Championed stakeholder-focused solutions aligned with regulatory and market demands.
Consistently delivered innovation-driven service models enhancing transparency and efficiency in shareholder engagement.