Leadership & Governance

Leadership Committed to a Stronger Interior Design Industry

IDSK is led by professionals committed to advancing standards, strengthening the Society and creating opportunities across Kenya’s interior design industry.

Executive Leadership

Leading the Society

The Executive Leadership provides strategic direction, oversees the Society’s programmes and represents Kenya’s interior design industry.

Cecilia Nakhungu Mbati

Executive Leadership

Cecilia Nakhungu Mbati

President

Samira Nawab

Executive Leadership

Samira Nawab

Vice President

Spencer Maloba

Executive Leadership

Spencer Maloba

Secretary General

Programme Leadership

Leading Key Areas of Our Work

IDSK’s programme leaders coordinate professional development, communications and engagement across the Society and the wider interior design industry.

Vanessa Okello

Communications

Vanessa Okello

Head of Public Relations

Pancras Henry

Professional Development

Pancras Henry

Head of Training & Professional Development

Secretariat

Coordinating Our Work

The Secretariat supports IDSK’s programmes, membership services, communications, events and day-to-day administration.

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Secretariat

Annette Ikol

Secretariat Team

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Secretariat

Michael Maina

Secretariat Team

Jamila Wanaisha

Secretariat

Jamila Wanaisha

Secretariat Team

Advisory Council

Specialised Industry Guidance

The Advisory Council provides strategic guidance, institutional support and specialised knowledge to IDSK’s Executive Leadership.

Pravin Kerai

Partnerships

Pravin Kerai

Advisory Council Member, Partnerships

Co-Founder and CEO, Design Centre

Eng. Fred Kabuta

Strategy

Eng. Fred Kabuta

Advisory Council Member, Strategy

Founder and CEO, Jardin Classics

Aaron Mukhongo

Finance

Aaron Mukhongo

Advisory Council Member, Finance

Founder, Alumo Management Consultants

Jemimah Odipo

Legislation

Jemimah Odipo

Advisory Council Member, Legislation

Interior Designer and Legal Practitioner

Tole Maghenyi

Technology

Tole Maghenyi

Advisory Council Member, Technology

Co-Founder, Design Centre

Silantoi Shompole

Events

Silantoi Shompole

Advisory Council Member, Events

Founder, CFA Group

Our Governance

Responsible, Accountable and Industry Led

IDSK is committed to responsible leadership, transparent decision-making and accountability to its members and industry stakeholders.

Our governance structure combines executive leadership, programme coordination, Secretariat support and specialised industry guidance.

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