Philbert Julai Mdindi- McIm

Philbert Julai Mdindi is an experienced marketing professional with a strong background in brand management, marketing strategy, and communications. Philbert Julai has worked for notable companies such as Nation Media Group, Absa Bank Kenya, Barclays Bank Kenya PLC, Safaricom, Safaricom PLC, and Top Image Africa Limited.

In their most recent role as Head of Marketing at Nation Media Group, starting in 2022, Philbert is responsible for overseeing the marketing activities of the organization.

Prior to that, from 2018 to 2022, they worked at Absa Bank Kenya, where they held the position of Marketing Manager - Brand and Citizenship. In this role, they managed the brand both internally and externally, developed go-to-market strategies, and implemented marketing plans to ensure consistent brand growth.

Before joining Absa Bank Kenya, Philbert worked at Barclays Bank Kenya PLC as a Marketing Manager, where they managed external marketing programs and participated in the creation and implementation of marketing plans aligned with the bank's strategy. Philbert Julai also played a role in budget and resource management, gathering market insights, and driving effective campaign management.

Their experience at Safaricom, from 2012 to 2016, encompassed various roles such as Brand Manager for Brand Payments in Safaricom Business, Brand Manager for Financial Services, Brand Manager for CSR, Foundation, and Internal Communication, and Manager for Consumer Voice & VAS Communications.

Earlier in their career, Philbert worked at Safaricom PLC as an Advertising Manager, M-PESA Trade Marketing & Communications Manager, M-PESA Trade and Marketing Officer, and M-PESA Trade Support Officer.

Philbert Julai began their career at Top Image Africa Limited, where they held positions as Regional Team Leader and Trade Development Representative.

Philbert holds an MBA and a BSc, is a Chartered Marketer, and also an author.

Philbert Julai Mdindi is an education professional with a diverse background in marketing and project management. Philbert Julai holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biochemistry from the University of Nairobi, which they completed in 2007. In 2009, Philbert pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, specializing in Marketing and Strategic Management, from the same university.

Philbert's interest in marketing led him to further their education at the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) in Kenya. In 2012, they completed a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, and in 2022, they became a Chartered Marketer through CIM. Philbert Julai also obtained certificates in various marketing-related subjects, such as Integrated Brand Communication and Advertising from the International School of Advertising (ISA) in 2015, and Marketing Communications Masterclass from the Chartered Institute of Marketing Kenya in 2014.

To enhance their project management skills, Philbert obtained certifications in Managing Projects Using Microsoft Project 2010 Desktop from Microsoft Partner Gold Learning in 2018, and Prince2 Project Management Foundation Certificate from Harmony Solutions Limited in the same year. Philbert Julai also attended a Negotiation Skills training program at Training Solutions- TSL in 2017.

In terms of executive education, Philbert participated in the Barclays Bank of Kenya Sustainability Leadership Programme at Strathmore University in 2019.

To stay updated and improve their professional skills, Philbert has pursued additional certifications and courses through online platforms such as LinkedIn. These include courses on personal branding, brand strategy, leadership skills, content marketing, and business analytics.

Overall, Philbert Julai Mdindi has a strong educational background in marketing, project management, and biochemistry, which has equipped him with a diverse skill set and knowledge base to excel in their career.