Barbara Mulwana | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Alma mater |
Northwestern University ( Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) Kellogg School of Management (Electronic Document Professional) |
| Occupation(s) | Businesswoman, entrepreneur, & industrialist |
| Years active | 1987 – present |
| Title | Chairperson of Uganda Manufacturers' Association |
| Children | 3 |
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]
Background and education
She was born in Uganda circa 1965, [3] to Sarah Mulwana and James Mulwana, who was a 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] Two daughters: Grace and Sarah, and a son, James.
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]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Ngwomoya, Amos (19 May 2017). "Mulwana elected first woman UMA chair". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h NHOP (1 November 2017). "Executive Director: Barbara Mulwana". Kampala: Nice House of Plastics (NHOP). Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ a b 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). Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
External links
- 1965 births
- Living people
- Ganda people
- Ugandan electrical engineers
- 20th-century Ugandan businesswomen
- 20th-century Ugandan businesspeople
- Ugandan business executives
- Ugandan industrialists
- Northwestern University alumni
- Kellogg School of Management alumni
- 21st-century women engineers
- Ugandan women chief executives
- Ugandan chief executives
- 21st-century Ugandan businesswomen
- 21st-century Ugandan businesspeople
Barbara Mulwana | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Alma mater |
Northwestern University ( Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) Kellogg School of Management (Electronic Document Professional) |
| Occupation(s) | Businesswoman, entrepreneur, & industrialist |
| Years active | 1987 – present |
| Title | Chairperson of Uganda Manufacturers' Association |
| Children | 3 |
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]
Background and education
She was born in Uganda circa 1965, [3] to Sarah Mulwana and James Mulwana, who was a 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] Two daughters: Grace and Sarah, and a son, James.
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]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Ngwomoya, Amos (19 May 2017). "Mulwana elected first woman UMA chair". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h NHOP (1 November 2017). "Executive Director: Barbara Mulwana". Kampala: Nice House of Plastics (NHOP). Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ a b 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). Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
External links
- 1965 births
- Living people
- Ganda people
- Ugandan electrical engineers
- 20th-century Ugandan businesswomen
- 20th-century Ugandan businesspeople
- Ugandan business executives
- Ugandan industrialists
- Northwestern University alumni
- Kellogg School of Management alumni
- 21st-century women engineers
- Ugandan women chief executives
- Ugandan chief executives
- 21st-century Ugandan businesswomen
- 21st-century Ugandan businesspeople