Mr. Anthony Mwangi is a business executive and public policy practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, corporate communications and business development. He has worked across manufacturing, transportation, aviation, information and communications technology, and the oil and gas sectors.

He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) from September 2022 to August 2024. During his tenure, he led the Association’s engagement on manufacturing policy and its advocacy around the Manufacturing 20by30 agenda, which sought to increase manufacturing’s contribution to Kenya’s economy. His work at KAM included representing manufacturers’ interests in policy discussions and strengthening the Association’s contribution to public debate on industrial development.

Before joining KAM, Mr. Mwangi held public policy and government affairs roles at Bolt, Tullow Kenya and IBM. At Bolt, he was Head of Public Policy for East Africa and the Horn of Africa. At Tullow Kenya, he served as Director of Government, Public Affairs and Communication, while at IBM he led Government and Regulatory Affairs for East Africa. His earlier career also included Kenya Airways. These appointments involved engagement with government and regulatory institutions, public policy development and corporate stakeholder relations.

Mr. Mwangi is Chief Executive Officer of Visible Industries Ltd. He also writes and comments on public policy and economic development, with interests that include manufacturing, local production, value addition and private-sector growth.

He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from Strathmore University Business School, a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nairobi, and a Certificate in Public Policy from New York University.

As Co-Secretary General of the Pan-African Manufacturers Association, Mr. Mwangi draws on his experience in manufacturing representation and public policy to support the Association’s work with national manufacturers’ associations, businesses, policymakers and continental institutions.