Benard Odote

Benard Odote has extensive work experience in various industries. Benard currently serves as the CEO and Group Managing Director of House of Procurement Group, where they focus on manufacturing and assembly of electrical and electronic products. Benard is also the Group Managing Director of Meridian Acceptances Limited, a company that provides funding options for individuals and businesses. In addition, Benard holds the position of Group Managing Director at Waste Wealth, a scrap metal dealer, and at CropSoko Technologies Limited, an agri-tech platform. Benard is also the Group Managing Director at Powercom Pawa, an energy company, and at HOP AUTO, an automotive spare parts company. Benard has additional roles as a Director at Home Boyz Entertainment PLC, Apteka Pharmasoft, SokoPanda (a logistics and procurement solution), and OUU Travel (a tourism agency and consulting company).

Benard Odote holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Mathematics from Kenyatta University, which they obtained between 2004 and 2008. Benard also completed a Master's level certification in Prucrement and Supply Chain Management from CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply in 2010. Additionally, they attended Nestle' Procurement University in 2010 to obtain a certification in Sourcing and Supplier Management. Benard further enhanced their knowledge in procurement, supply chain, and logistics by completing the Diageo Procurement Essentials program at Diageo Academy from 2008 to 2010. Benard continued their education in supply chain and procurement management with a Postgraduate Degree from CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply in 2010. Moreover, Benard has obtained various additional certifications from institutions such as LinkedIn and ProPurchaser.com, covering topics such as business intelligence, cost reduction, supply chain management, negotiation skills, and logistics. Benard has also pursued certificates in areas like blockchain technology, supplier development, and diversity.