Nairobi, Kenya, 20th January, 2025 – The Adaptis Group, a Pan-African leader in industrial infrastructure and manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, technology solutions, advertising, consulting and education, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justus Kirigua as its new Advisory Board Chair.
A tech mobility expert and trailblazing entrepreneur, Mr. Kirigua began his two-year tenure on January 1, 2025, bringing his extensive experience that aligns with Adaptis’ vision for innovation, growth, and digital transformation across Africa.
With a distinguished career spanning technology, logistics, and corporate leadership, Mr. Kirigua is the Founder and CEO of PTG Travel Group, a KPMG-recognized Top 100 Mid-sized Company in Kenya.
Under his stewardship, PTG pioneered app-based corporate transport solutions, setting new standards in Kenya’s mobility sector. His contributions have earned him recognition, including Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur and a Company of the Year Award for excellence in productivity, quality, and customer service.
Beyond his work at PTG, Mr. Kirigua has a decorated service record as Vice Chair of the Transport Sector Board at KEPSA, where he played a vital role in advancing policy and fostering growth in Kenya’s transport and logistics industries. His strategic leadership and expertise in technology-driven solutions position him to guide Adaptis’ mission of building innovative and sustainable businesses across the continent.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Kirigua said, “It’s an honor to lead The Adaptis Group as Advisory Board Chair. Innovation is the cornerstone of sustainable growth, and I’m eager to collaborate with the talented team at Adaptis to unlock opportunities that drive meaningful impact for businesses and communities across Africa.”
Picking comments from another Tech Leader John Egwu, founding team member and COO of Autochek as well as Adaptis’ Board Member leading the West African Markets, he intimated,“Justus is an integral part of the business ecosystem in Kenya with boundless experience in both public and private sectors. His astute qualities as a leader resonate with the longevity one sees in PTG Travels over the last 2 decades.
His appointment as the Advisory Board Chair at The Adaptis Group is a welcome development as he will bring to the fore relevant shared experiences, strategic guidance and executive mentorship for the further growth of the Adaptis Group”Mr. Kirigua’s engagements with The Adaptis Group began through Mediacent Interactive, a market leader in deployment of ERP solutions across East, Central and West Africa, and Adaptis’ technology-focused arm that has helped to build solutions for both PTG and Autochek in multiple markets.
His alignment with Adaptis’ core values of innovation and operational excellence is further supported by his strong foundation in Computer Science and early career experience at UPS, where he gained invaluable expertise in logistics and operations management.
Kenneth Mantu, Group CEO of The Adaptis Group, welcomed Mr. Kirigua’s leadership, stating, “It is not often that companies benefit from the leadership of trailblazers such as Justus, His wealth of experience as a tech innovator, combined with his achievements in corporate leadership and policy contributions through KEPSA, make him the perfect voice to guide Adaptis’ strategic vision through a transformative period in African digitization. His leadership will bolster our mission to foster innovation and drive sustainable transformation across the continent.”
With operations in 44 African countries, The Adaptis Group continues to empower businesses and communities across its seven sectors. Mr. Kirigua’s appointment underscores the Group’s commitment to leveraging visionary leadership to transform markets and contribute to Africa’s economic growth.
About The Adaptis Group The Adaptis Group is a Pan-African group driving innovation and growth industrial infrastructure and manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, technology solutions, advertising, consulting and education. Operating in 44 African countries, Adaptis delivers sustainable, value-driven solutions through its dynamic subsidiaries, transforming markets and communities across the continent.
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