Flora Mutahi

Flora is the founder and CEO of Melvin Marsh International Ltd, Kenya’s largest flavored tea company. Flora has extensive local and international experience in strategic leadership, business development, market penetration and marketing. She also has interests in real estate.

She is the current Chairperson Kenya Association of Manufactures, and the first female Chairperson since its inception 57 years ago. She has also been appointed to sit on several boards both in the private and public sector.

Flora is passionate about business, and mentors entrepreneurs — particularly women. Late last year, she started a program in Kenya called Women in Manufacturing (WIM) — a program aimed at encouraging more women to join the industry.

She holds an MBA from University of Cape Town 2008 2010 and B.Sc Finance and accounts (UK) 1988-1991. She has won several awards for her business and on a personal level during her entrepreneurial journey.