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Patrick Obath
Director/Board Member at
UNGA GROUP PLC
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Patrick Obath is currently the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation of Kenya, PZ Cussons (East Africa) Ltd., Java House Ltd., Adrian Kenya Ltd., and African Alliance Kenya Investment Bank Ltd. He is also a Director at Wananchi Group Holdings Ltd., Wananchi Group Kenya Ltd., Unga Group Plc, The National Economic & Social Council of Kenya, National Aids Control Council, Chemelil Sugar Co., National Council for Occupational Safety & Health, Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd. (Mauritius), The New Forests Co., Trademark East Africa, International Chamber of Commerce (France), and a Member of The Institution of Engineers of Kenya, The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom), and The Energy Institute (United Kingdom).
Mr. Obath previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Shell Ltd. and Shell Tanzania Ltd. He was also the Chairman of The Federation of Kenya Employers, Kenya Private Sector Alliance, and Petroleum Institute of East Africa.
Additionally, he was an Independent Non-Executive Director at Afren Plc from 2012 to 2015, a Director at The Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Plc from 2009 to 2012, and an Independent Non-Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd. He has also held positions as a Director at African Capital Alliance Ltd., New Forests Co. Holdings Ltd., East African Business Council, and Associate Director at Adam Smith International Africa Ltd.Mr. Obath obtained his undergraduate degree from The University of Nottingham.
Patrick Obath active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| UNGA GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 31/08/2013 |
National Oil Corporation of Kenya
 National Oil Corporation of Kenya Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Provides oil and gas exploration services | Chairman | - |
The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom)
 The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as membership organisation that provides events, development courses, networking and expert advice | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Adrian Kenya Ltd. | Chairman | - |
International Chamber of Commerce (France)
 International Chamber of Commerce (France) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Trademark East Africa
 Trademark East Africa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an aid-for-trade organization | Director/Board Member | - |
Wananchi Group Holdings Ltd.
 Wananchi Group Holdings Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides internet and satellite tv services | Director/Board Member | - |
Wananchi Group Kenya Ltd.
 Wananchi Group Kenya Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates as a home entertainer which provides entertainment and communication solutions for the consumer market | Director/Board Member | - |
The Energy Institute (United Kingdom)
 The Energy Institute (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides learning and networking opportunities to support professional development | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Patrick Obath
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
76
1st degree connections
32
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 32 |
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Afren Plc
 Afren Plc Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in the business of oil and gas exploration, development and production | Energy Minerals |
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Plc
 The Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Plc Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in transmission, distribution and retail of electricity | Utilities |
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd.
 Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
The University of Nottingham
 The University of Nottingham Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
African Capital Alliance Ltd.
 African Capital Alliance Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance African Capital Alliance seeks investments opportunities in companies located primarily in West Africa. The firm focus on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout stage capital requirements. | Finance |
International Chamber of Commerce (France)
International Chamber of Commerce (France) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
African Alliance Kenya investment Bank Ltd.
 African Alliance Kenya investment Bank Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Finance |
Wananchi Group Holdings Ltd.
Wananchi Group Holdings Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides internet and satellite tv services | Communications |
Wananchi Group Kenya Ltd.
Wananchi Group Kenya Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates as a home entertainer which provides entertainment and communication solutions for the consumer market | Consumer Services |
Unga Group Plc
 Unga Group Plc Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Federation of Kenya Employers
 The Federation of Kenya Employers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as labor union | Commercial Services |
Kenya Private Sector Alliance
 Kenya Private Sector Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association | Commercial Services |
The National Economic & Social Council of Kenya
 The National Economic & Social Council of Kenya Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides social advisory services | Commercial Services |
National Aids Control Council | |
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya
 The Institution of Engineers of Kenya The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) is a professional and learned society established in 1972, dedicated to advancing engineering excellence and professionalism. The private company is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Representing over 9,000 members across diverse engineering disciplines and sectors—including government, industry, consultancy, education, and manufacturing—IEK promotes best practices, continuous professional development, and welfare for engineers. The organization is structured with regional branches and governed by a council that coordinates activities, strategic planning, and national events such as the IEK convention and the African Journal of Engineering Research and Innovation scientific conference. IEK offers comprehensive membership categories with defined application requirements and fee structures, serving as a prerequisite body for engineer registration by the Engineers Registration Board. It provides members with services including seminars, lectures, training programs, arbitration and technical audits, career opportunities, and access to resources like conference papers, engineering design guidelines, manuals, publications, newsletters, and the bi-monthly Kenya Engineer Journal. IEK engages in initiatives such as the review of construction laws to enhance safety and accountability, and promotes adherence to international standards. Its website features governance documents, committee terms of reference, strategic plans, a merchandise store, tenders, a CV repository, and a careers portal. | |
National Oil Corporation of Kenya
National Oil Corporation of Kenya Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Provides oil and gas exploration services | Energy Minerals |
The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom)
The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as membership organisation that provides events, development courses, networking and expert advice | Commercial Services |
The Energy Institute (United Kingdom)
The Energy Institute (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides learning and networking opportunities to support professional development | Commercial Services |
New Forests Co. Holdings Ltd.
 New Forests Co. Holdings Ltd. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Provides forestry and logging related services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Kenya Shell Ltd. | |
Petroleum Institute of East Africa | |
Chemelil Sugar Co.
 Chemelil Sugar Co. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Manufactures sugar | Process Industries |
National Council for Occupational Safety & Health | |
East African Business Council | |
PZ Cussons (East Africa) Ltd. | |
Java House Ltd.
 Java House Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a coffee-led and casual dining restaurant | Consumer Services |
Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd. (Mauritius) | |
The New Forests Co. | |
Trademark East Africa
Trademark East Africa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an aid-for-trade organization | Commercial Services |
Shell Tanzania Ltd. | |
Adam Smith International Africa Ltd.
 Adam Smith International Africa Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides advisory services for economic growth | Commercial Services |
Adrian Kenya Ltd. |
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