DR. ABBAS GULLET,MBS

Chairman

Dr. Gullet is the Founder Chairperson of Emergency Plus Medical Services (E-Plus). He is also the immediate former Secretary General of the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) having served in Red Cross Society for over 30 years. Emergency Medical Plus Services, which has the largest fleet of critical care ambulances in Kenya, was established under his leadership. During his tenure, he also pioneered and became the founder Chairperson of the Boma Groups of hotels and The Switch TV which are fully owned by KRCS as enterprise arms of the society.

He has worked with KRCS and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement since 1985 holding various positions including Deputy Secretary General, IFRC Geneva. Dr. Gullet also helped to establish the NEPARC (New Partnership of African Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies) in Johannesburg - South Africa, a partnership aimed at African National Societies taking responsibility for their developments.

Dr. Gullet holds a Postgraduate Diploma (MBA) in Practicing Management (INSEAD 1997) from the joint campuses of Lancaster University, McGill University, Hitotubashi University, and Bangalore School of Management.

Mrs. SUSAN NG’ONG’A

Managing Director

Mrs Ng’ong’a was appointed Managing Director of Emergency Medical Services (E-Plus) in 2015. Since then, she has turned around the business from a KShs160m investment to a KShs. 2.5b investment. Previously, Susan was General Manager Supply Chain, a unit that is now a commercial wing of KRCS with a turnover of USD$ 3.3m from US$ 300,000. She joined Kenya Red Cross Society in 2003 as an Administrative Officer/Personal Assistant to the Secretary General where her potential, managerial skills, dedication, commitment and excellent performance propelled her to the helm of leading E-Plus.

Susan holds an M.A. in Practicing Management from Lancaster University (UK), an Executive MBA from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and a Business Administration degree from Newport University (USA). She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies (UK).

MR. PAUL. E.O. GONDI

Board Member

Mr. Paul E.O. Gondi was appointed as a member of the board in July 2014. Mr. Gondi is currently the Group Chairperson of Kenbright NBC Risk and Financial Services in partnership with NBC of South Africa, a company that has a presence in five African countries; Namibia, Swaziland, Nigeria, South Africa and now Kenya.

He is also a member of the Governing Council of The Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK). Mr. Gondi has also served in the Finance and Technical Committee of the Kenya Association of Manufactures (KAM) and as an Executive Committee member in the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce. Previously, he was the Chairman of the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) and Founder CEO of Thabiti Finance Company Limited. Mr. Gondi is a seasoned banker who holds an MBA from Ontario, Canada.

MR. PATRICK M MUNGAI

Board Member

Mr. Patrick M. Mungai was appointed as a member of the board in July 2014. A successful entrepreneur based in Thika, Mr Mungai has been involved in KRCS humanitarian work since 1990 when he registered as a volunteer and life member of the Thika Branch where is a founder member.

He negotiated with the Thika Municipal Council for the land where the Thika Branch offices currently stand. He also mobilized donors to furnish the branch offices and acquire more land to construct commercial buildings to make the branch operations sustainable.

Mr Mungai also serves on the KRCS National Executive Committee (NEC) where he has been the Chairperson of the Development Committee for the past 12 years. The KRCS awarded Mr Mungai an award for his long and outstanding service.

Ms. MARY MAINGI

Board Member

Ms. Mary Maingi was appointed as a member of the board in 2010. Ms. Maingi is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HP Insurance Brokers Limited in Kenya. A seasoned technocrat with over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, with a bias on technology as a key business and economic driver. Previously, Ms Maingi was a Partner in Health Partners Insurance Agency, as a commercial change catalyst.

Ms. Maingi holds a MBA in Marketing and a Bachelor of Commerce degree.