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Forum => Kenya Discussion => Topic started by: Nefertiti on October 17, 2017, 03:57:47 PM
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All Naikuni era execs were let go... all directors. With new Polish CEO it seems now they are onto key managers/heads of teams - like audit & procurement. Well, I don't mind this as incompetence leads to bigger national losses. A place like Safcom - MJ had only two fellow wazungu at the top - but lead with iron fist.
https://www.kenya-airways.com/about-us/corporate-profile/business-leadership-team/en/ (https://www.kenya-airways.com/about-us/corporate-profile/business-leadership-team/en/)
http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Top-executives-exit-KQ-turnaround-quest-gains-steam/996-4131010-jq0rbaz/index.html (http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Top-executives-exit-KQ-turnaround-quest-gains-steam/996-4131010-jq0rbaz/index.html)
Four top executives exit Kenya Airways as turnaround quest gains steam
SUNDAY OCTOBER 8 2017
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A Kenya Airways plane. FILE PHOTO | NMG
In Summary
- KQ’s human resource director Sammy Chepkwony, in a memo to staff, said the four had “resigned” from their positions even as he announced that Judith Ochieng’ would replace Mr Mbuti in acting capacity.
- The emerging power shift had, until now, reportedly led to the departure of at least three senior KQ managers including its director of flight operations Noel Malinda who left the position to resume flying.
- The entry of Mr Mikosz’s team signals the company’s belief that negligence or incompetence of its top leadership played a role in its slump to losses that wiped out shareholder wealth.
- In a statement, the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) deemed the decision to hire the Polish nationals as “unacceptable”, adding that the move would exacerbate tensions at the national carrier.
By MUGAMBI MUTEGI
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Four top executives have left Kenya Airways #ticker:KQ this week as the shake-up of the airline’s senior management continues under the watch of its new chief executive Sebastian Mikosz.
Catherine Moraa (head of internal audit), Lucy Muhiu (head of employee relations), Kevin Kinyanjui (information systems director), and Brian Mbuti (in-flight and jet fuel procurement) have all left the company.
KQ’s human resource director Sammy Chepkwony, in a memo to staff, said the four had “resigned” from their positions even as he announced that Judith Ochieng’ would replace Mr Mbuti in acting capacity.
The exits come a month after Mr Mikosz hired five expatriates from Poland – his home country --, a decision that has caused tension among workers who see it as a purge of individuals hired under the leadership of former CEOs.
“We not only recognise the long service rendered to Kenya Airways by these colleagues, but also the various individual achievements and contributions they have each made over the years,” said Mr Chepkwony.
“On behalf of the Kenya Airways family, I wish them and their families all the very best in the future endeavors.”
Ms Moraa, Ms Muhiu and Mr Kinyanjui have all served the company for over a dozen years and have been instrumental in KQ’s operations under former CEOs Titus Naikuni and Mbuvi Ngunze.
A fortnight ago, it emerged that Mr Mikosz, with the blessing of the KQ board, had hired five expatriates his former employer, LOT Polish Airlines, effective September 1.
The new CEO, who took over the reins of the troubled KQ from Mr Ngunze on June 1, said the five have been brought on board for a three-month contract but fell short of clarifying whether the contracts are subject to extension.
“The advantage of these guys is that I trust them and I have worked with them. They could hit the ground (running) within I think three weeks. Will they stay? Will they not stay? That is not decided,” Mr Mikosz said on September 21.
The five are Monika Kietyka-Michna, Edyta Kijewska-Teny, Magdalena Serwach, Marcin Celejewski and Micha Mierciak.
Their jobs at KQ were not been specified, but Mr Mikosz explained that the new team would not be replacing any members of KQ’s senior management but would, rather, work with the existing team to improve operations.
READ: KQ sells two planes in bid to shore up its finances
Power shift
The emerging power shift had, until now, reportedly led to the departure of at least three senior KQ managers including its director of flight operations Noel Malinda who left the position to resume flying.
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KENYA AIRWAYS CHIEF EXECUTIVE SEBASTIAN MIKOSZ SPEAKS DURING THE AIRLINE’S EGM AT KQ PRIDE CENTRE IN NAIROBI ON AUGUST 7, 2017. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU | NMG
The entry of Mr Mikosz’s team signals the company’s belief that negligence or incompetence of its top leadership played a role in its slump to losses that wiped out shareholder wealth.
Their recruitment has brooked protest.
In a statement, the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) deemed the decision to hire the Polish nationals as “unacceptable”, adding that the move would exacerbate tensions at the national carrier.
READ: Ex-KQ bosses trade blame over airline’s fall
“Therefore the current chief executive officer Mr Mikosz should bear in mind that Kenya has people...some people more qualified than him and there is no need for him to hire first line managers from his own country of origin,” the union said.
Ms Kietyka-Michna, a former chief corporate officer at LOT Polish Airlines, has knowledge of strategic management in back office operations.
Ms Kijewska-Teny understands data and IT systems having previously worked for Poland’s national carrier as programme manager for implementing its business process management software.
Ms Serwach is a corporate lawyer with experience in corporate governance, cohesion and compliance of internal corporate procedures.
READ: KQ boss sends mixed signals on tenure of 5 Polish expats - VIDEO
Mr Celejewski, an “author and implementer of growth and development strategies”, previously worked for LOT Polish Airlines as chief commercial officer.
Mr Mierciak is a procurement expert and centralised the purchase function at Poland’s national airline.
The new team has been tasked with implementing key objectives throughout the company, including creating, driving and guarding cohesion of KQ strategy.
They will build a reporting system to enable the monitoring of key performance targets and providing fair and transparent information on company performance.
They will monitor and support the execution of all functional and project actions of the company, including special projects set by Mr Mikosz.
ALSO READ: KQ discontinues Hong Kong, Hanoi flights
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We should do the same at state level :D :D :D
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We should do the same at state level :D :D :D
I have long advocated this since campus days. Seriously so long as racism is outlawed it is simply silly not to hire the best talent.
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Exactly. Just like we float international tenders for some contracts - some jobs should be international. The middle east are doing great because they hire expats. Our private sector is doing great because they are not afraid to tap into international talent pool of managers.
I have long advocated this since campus days. Seriously so long as racism is outlawed it is simply silly not to hire the best talent.
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The only thing you can trust negro with is plunder
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Exactly. Just like we float international tenders for some contracts - some jobs should be international. The middle east are doing great because they hire expats. Our private sector is doing great because they are not afraid to tap into international talent pool of managers.
I have long advocated this since campus days. Seriously so long as racism is outlawed it is simply silly not to hire the best talent.
But it will make more sense if we float tender for presidency. Our foundation rests on jubilee shoddy fundamentals which make KQ rescue a droplet in ocean.
We are tired of JUBILEE and NASA shenanigans
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The only thing you can trust negro with is plunder
Your environment creates you. Grow in an environment like Kenya's and all you think is "how to get rich quick". Institutionalized corruption has engulfed Kenya like a spider engulfs her enemy. Entangling it will take generations, if one starts now!!!.
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More negroes purged at KQ ...
Head of Procurement & People Director let go. This Polish CEO hacheki na watu.
http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Sammy-Chepkwony-leave-KQ-after-5-months/996-4167000-14ir88u/index.html
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They should just sell the damn company to Poland
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They should just sell the damn company to Poland
Actually the govt, local banks and the public are the main owners. At 26B loss and rapid decline in marketshare what possible wisdom could you have against change?
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It's a good thing to bring expatriate but before I join kumbaya group praising this polish team let me ask for track record or history or list of airlines that this team has turned around. Secondly I must say their are management issues and pure theft but we also have to understand the market dynamics.
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It's a good thing to bring expatriate but before I join kumbaya group praising this polish team let me ask for track record or history or list of airlines that this team has turned around. Secondly I must say their are management issues and pure theft but we also have to understand the market dynamics.
KQ was brought down by mismanagement ie incompetence and plunder. ET, Rwanda Air, et al are minting profits in contrast.
Mr Sebastian Mikosz is rather accomplished. He specializes in turnaround of underperforming airlines. You can check him out here.
https://www.kenya-airways.com/about-us/corporate-profile/business-leadership-team/en/
KQ made strategic blunders that are in the public domain. One is the fleet expansion and the other is fuel hedging. The buck squarely rests with the top managers.
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Standoff as KQ denies ex-finance boss entry
http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/companies/Kenya-Airways-KQ-denies-Alex-Mbugua-entry/4003102-4179284-dwcx62z/index.html (http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/companies/Kenya-Airways-KQ-denies-Alex-Mbugua-entry/4003102-4179284-dwcx62z/index.html)