EATTA Board of Directors

Mr. Simon Gikanga

Mr. Simon Gikang’a has over 24 years practical experience in freight forwarding and logistics business. He holds an MBA degree in strategic management from the University of Nairobi and a B com - Marketing (Hons) degree from the University of Nairobi. He is also a holder of a post graduate diploma in Clearing, Warehousing and Practical Forwarding DCWF (Bandari College), certificate in Logistics management, Warehouse operations & Design (Logistics Centre- University Campus Cranefield - UK) and FIATA (Zurich – Switzerland ) certificate of competence in freight forwarding. He is currently the General Manager- Freight of Chai Trading Co Ltd (A subsidiary Co. of KTDA Holdings Ltd) and previously he was the Operations Manager at Mitchell Cotts Freight K. Ltd. Prior to this, he was working with Afro Forwarders Ltd as the Resident representative based in Dar-es- salaam Tanzania.

 

Mr. Simon Gikang’a is also the current chairman of the Tea Warehousing Association (TWA) and a member of the EATTA Finance and Administration Committee. 

Primary Functions

The primary functions of the association are:

  • To facilitate the Mombasa Tea Auction operations Maintain discipline in the trade by ensuring compliance with the constitution.
  • To promote the best interests of the Tea Trade in Africa.
  • To compile and circulate statistical information to assist members in their operations.
  • To help solve trade problems affecting members collectively.
  • To organize social and educational programmes for members.

EATTA in PHOTOS

Membership & Affiliation

Kenya Chamber of Commerce
Federation of Kenya Employers
International Tea Committee
 
 
 
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