Chief Innovation OfficerVillgro Africa
Robert is Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Villgro Africa, an early stage impact investor and business incubator focusing on health and life sciences in Africa. He holds a PhD in Parasitology and Entomology with over 20 years of experience in the health sector as a biomedical scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), adjunct faculty at Strathmore Business School, and a social entrepreneur at Villgro Africa.
In his role as Chief Innovation Officer, Robert's primary focus is building the regional health and life sciences innovation ecosystem through the East African BioEscalator Initiative. In addition, Robert provides strategic leadership in developing Africa’s bioeconomy in various capacities including as Chairman - ISAAA Africenter; Director – Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA); and as a member of the BIO Africa Convention's Organising Committee.