Microsoft's Africa Development Centre (ADC) has welcomed a new leader, with Catherine Muraga appointed as its Managing Director, effective June 1, 2022. This appointment comes as the ADC continues to grow and expand its operations in Nairobi.
Catherine Muraga brings over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, having worked in various sectors including manufacturing, aviation, and banking. Her extensive background and expertise will undoubtedly be an asset to the ADC as it continues to innovate and drive growth in the region.
"I am excited to be joining the ADC at this particular time and look forward to continuing the tremendous work that has already begun," Catherine Muraga said in a statement.
Before joining Microsoft, Muraga led the Engineering team at Stanbic Bank Kenya and South Sudan, and was a member of the bank's Executive Leadership team. She also previously served as the Director of IT and Operations at Sidian Bank.
Muraga is an alumnus of Columbia Business School Digital Strategies for Business, Oxford University Fintech Programme, and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Africa Nazarene University.
As Managing Director of the ADC, Muraga will work closely with a talented team of engineers who are driving innovation across industries such as AI, healthcare, agriculture, finance, and human-centric automation.
Read more about Microsoft's ADC in Nairobi: Microsoft Opens Africa Development Centre in Nairobi.
