Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Target Roles
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MUMENE HUMPHREY INDIRE

Energy, Production & Infrastructure Leader
Nairobi

Summary

Enterprise leader with 15+ years’ experience scaling regulated energy and infrastructure platforms across East Africa. Proven track record in enabling growth, market entry, and asset expansion while safeguarding capital, customers, and license to operate. Board-credible, P&L-adjacent leader with deep exposure to CAPEX governance, ESG strategy, enterprise risk, and operational performance. Positioned for MD / Executive Director roles with full accountability for people, performance, and outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of HSE & Sites

KOKO Networks
01.2024 - Current

Reporting to the Managing Director

  • Enterprise leadership role with accountability for HSE, ESG, sites, and facilities across a high-growth clean-energy platform serving 1.5M+ customers.
  • Executive accountability for HSE, sites, and facilities across a clean-energy platform serving 1M+ customers. Lead site and safety governance across 2,700+ dispenser points, 150+ fleet vehicles, and 15 offices. Partner with Commercial, Finance, Product, and Operations on growth enablement, infrastructure readiness, and enterprise risk. Trusted advisor to the Managing Director on regulatory readiness, scalability, and license to operate.

Head of HSE

KOKO Networks
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Established Global scalable HSE frameworks during rapid growth, safeguarding 1,000+ employees and strengthening enterprise governance.

Head of Engineering, HSSE & ESG

Lexo Energy
01.2019 - 01.2023

Executive leadership role reporting to the CEO.

  • Led ESG strategy aligned to IFC Performance Standards, enabling USD 13.5M in growth financing. Supported acquisitions and market entry into Tanzania (8 retail stations). Chaired Contracts Board, influencing capital allocation, technology investments, and supplier strategy. Led diversification initiatives including EV charging, solarization, and QSR rollout.

Vivo Energy Kenya (Shell Licensee)
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Enterprise impact: Growth infrastructure, CAPEX governance, national-scale delivery, and operational ROI.
  • Managed KES 13+ billion CAPEX portfolio delivering 72 Shell fuel stations nationwide. Led national retail automation programs for 300+ sites improving uptime, revenue assurance, and customer experience.

Engen Kenya Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Built strong operational foundation in regulated downstream energy through capital projects, maintenance, and HSEQ governance.

Education

MSc - Project Management

JKUAT

BSc - Mechanical Engineering

JKUAT

Skills

Country & Enterprise Leadership

P&L-Adjacent Decision-Making

Market Entry & Business Development

Accomplishments

  • Enterprise leadership for HSE, ESG, Sites, and Facilities across a platform serving 1.5M+ customers during rapid scale-up.
  • Scaled safety and infrastructure governance across 2,700+ fuel dispenser points, 150+ vehicles, and 15 operational offices.
  • Enabled USD 13.5M ESG-linked financing at Lexo Energy
  • Led market entry into Tanzania via acquisition and conversion of 8 retail stations.
  • Delivered 72 Shell fuel stations nationwide under a KES 13+ billion CAPEX portfolio.
  • Implemented solar-powered EV charging and e-bike battery swapping stations in Kenya

Affiliations

  • Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
  • Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
  • IOSH

Target Roles

  • Managing Director
  • Country Director
  • Executive Director
  • COO

Timeline

Head of HSE & Sites

KOKO Networks
01.2024 - Current

Head of HSE

KOKO Networks
01.2023 - 01.2024

Head of Engineering, HSSE & ESG

Lexo Energy
01.2019 - 01.2023

Vivo Energy Kenya (Shell Licensee)
01.2015 - 01.2019

Engen Kenya Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2015

BSc - Mechanical Engineering

JKUAT

MSc - Project Management

JKUAT
MUMENE HUMPHREY INDIREEnergy, Production & Infrastructure Leader