Our team

Sitting at the centre of our business operations is a diverse team of enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced staff.

Click on any of the team members below to find out more about them.

Bridget Wachira

Managing Director

Bridget is a seasoned executive with 20 years experience in the pharmaceutical & vaccines industry, cutting across general management, marketing, sales management, commercial excellence, commercial trade channels & distribution and market access, at both country and regional levels. She is driven by a strong sense of purpose and as a leader strives to bring the best out of teams whilst ensuring that clients, principals, customers and patients remain a top priority.

Bridget Wachira
Managing Director

George Onyango

Vice President – Finance

Mr Onyango is a Certified Public Accountant with B.Com (UON), MBA (Henley) and a CIMA Advanced Diploma. He has over 27 years’ experience in FMCG and Pharma working with many multinational companies across Africa in strategy, finance, and general management roles. He joined Surgipharm in 2023.

George Onyango
Vice President – Finance

Zawadi Wesonga

Executive: People & Culture

Zawadi is a seasoned HR Professional with a wealth of experience having held various executive roles in leading multinational organizations prior to Joining Surgipharm. She is a certified Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) and holds a degree in Marketing and Management. In her role as Executive: People & Culture at Surgipharm, she is responsible for the execution of the people and culture strategy.

Zawadi Wesonga
Executive: People & Culture

Judy Kobe

Surgical & Medical Manager

Judy Kobe has over 20 years experience in the Pharmaceutical and medical device industry having worked for key multinational companies covering the EA Region. She holds a MSc. from Stellenbosch University with several leadership and management training from Strathmore University and Wits University SA.

Judy Kobe
Surgical & Medical Manager

Dr. Janki Chauhan

Regulatory and Quality Assurance Pharmacist, Deputy QPPV

Dr. Janki Chauhan is a Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) Graduate. Joined Surgipharm in 2018. She is Part of the RA, QA and PV Team – Specialized in Medical Devices. To add on she is an active member of PSK, MEDAK and KAPI

Dr. Janki Chauhan
Regulatory and Quality Assurance Pharmacist, Deputy QPPV

Richard Onditi

Quality and Compliance Manager

Qualified Biochemist with over 15 years’ experience in Quality and Compliance, Project Management having worked with Multinationals in FMCG and Consumer Pharma.

Richard Onditi
Quality and Compliance Manager

Suman Roy

IT Manager

Mr. Roy is having 29 years of experience in IT, he joined Surgipharm in 2013. He is a trained ERP administrator. Previously, he worked in various organisations as a computer system expert, IT Manager and ERP Administrator.

Suman Roy
IT Manager

Khalil Bagha

Shipping & Logistics Manager

Mr. Bagha is our Logistics & Shipping Manager and utilises his 20 years’ experience in logistics and shipping to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Khalil Bagha
Shipping & Logistics Manager

Dr. Shyam Lakhani

Company Pharmacist / Warehouse Operations Manager

Dr. Shyam Lakhani is a qualified pharmacist with an MBA from United States International University. He also doubles up as the Warehouse Manager.

Dr. Shyam Lakhani
Company Pharmacist / Warehouse Operations Manager

Humphreys Arunga

Tenders and Institutions Business Manager

Mr. Arunga joined Surgipharm in 2009. He has a diverse educational background ranging from biological sciences, sociology, and management. He is involved in institutional and tender business.

Humphreys Arunga
Tenders & Institutions Business Manager
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