Barbara Mulwana
Barbara Mulwana (born c. 1965) is a Ugandan electrical engineer and computer scientist, who serves as the chairperson of the Uganda Manufacturers' Association. In May 2017, she replaced Amos Nzeyi, who retired after two consecutive terms.[1] She also serves as the Executive Director of "Nice House of Plastics", a member company of the Mulwana Group of Companies.[2]
Barbara Mulwana | |
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| Born | 1965 (age 55–56) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) Kellogg School of Management (Electronic Document Professional) |
| Occupation | Businesswoman, entrepreneur, & industrialist |
| Years active | 1987 – present |
| Title | Chairperson of Uganda Manufacturers' Association |
Background and education
She was born in Uganda circa 1965,[3] to Sarah Mulwana and James Mulwana, who was an Ugandan entrepreneur and industrialist, and at the time of his death was one of the wealthiest individuals in the country.[4]
She graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, in the United States with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. She also holds the Electronic Document Professional (EDP) certification, from the Kellogg School of Management.[2]
Career
Barbara Mulwana worked as an Applications engineer at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio, until 1991. In 1991, she joined Nice House of Plastics, a company her late father founded and owned, as head of sales and marketing. Later, she was promoted to executive director.[2] In May 2017, she was elected chairperson of Uganda Manufacturers' Association, an industrial lobbying and advisory association that brings together over 600 Ugandan manufacturers and industries.[1][5]
Family
Barbara Mulwana is a married mother of three children.[2]
Other considerations
Ms Mulwana sits on the boards of the following public and private Ugandan companies: (1) Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited[2][3] (2) Uganda Batteries Limited, a member of the Mulwana Group[1][2] (3) Jesa Farm Diary, another Mulwana Group company.[1][2] (4) Jubilee Insurance Company Uganda Limited.[2]
References
- Ngwomoya, Amos (19 May 2017). "Mulwana elected first woman UMA chair". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- NHOP (1 November 2017). "Executive Director: Barbara Mulwana". Kampala: Nice House of Plastics (NHOP). Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- Bloomberg Research (1 November 2017). "Company Overview of Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited: Board of Directors". Bloomberg Research. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- Michael Kanaabi, and Ssebidde Kiryowa (6 January 2012). "The Deepest Pockets". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- Kiira Uganda (1 November 2017). "Uganda Manufacturers Association: Jinja Branch". Jinja, Uganda: Kiira.co.ug (Kiira Uganda). Retrieved 1 November 2017.