KAMA INDUSTRIES LTD

An Aspen Group Company

KAMA INDUSTRIES LTD

Kama Industries Limited (KIL) is a private company incorporated in 1993 under the Companies Code 1963 of Ghana. KIL commenced operations in 2009 carrying on the business of manufacturing pharmaceutical products for sale in the Ghanaian market.

Kama Industries was an indigenous Ghanaian Pharmaceutical Company which was originally owned by Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo, an accomplished and a distinguished Ghanaian Pharmacist. In May 2015, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited, a pharmaceutical company based in South Africa, acquired majority shareholding.

Our Leadership

Carnie van der Linde

Director

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Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS)

December 2023

Senior Group Executive: Commercial (International Regions)

Carnie develops and implements the Commercial Pharmaceuticals strategy and performance delivery across the Group’s international regions from Aspen South Africa (Aspen SA.). Carnie also chairs the Board of Directors for Aspen’s subsidiaries in the Sub Saharan Africa regions – (Aspen SSA).

Nazir Ally

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CA(SA)

December 2023

Chief Executive Officer – Aspen SSA

Nazir is a seasoned Executive, reputed for developing global strategies, Operations, commercial and financial improvement plans that has contributed to long-term business growth in the global markets from Aspen South Africa (Aspen SA) where he Operates. He establishes missions, processes, objectives and clear focus on high-quality service delivery and company profit across Aspen’s Business Units in the Sub Saharan Africa regions. Nazir has Demonstrated expertise in guiding and facilitating the achievement of key functions, navigating and cultivating partnerships for seamless execution in alignment with collaboration commitments. Nazir has carried the Aspen’s entities in the Sub Saharan Africa region for over a decade as the co-chair of Business Units in the region. He is the successful Chief Executive Officer for the Aspen SSA ( CEO – Aspen SSA).

Bernhardt Nicklaus

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CA(SA), MBA

December 2023

Chief Financial Officer – Aspen SSA

Nazir Ally

 

Director

 

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CA(SA)

December 2023

Chief Executive Officer – Aspen SSA

Nazir is a seasoned Executive, reputed for developing global strategies, Operations, commercial and financial improvement plans that has contributed to long-term business growth in the global markets from Aspen South Africa (Aspen SA) where he Operates. He establishes missions, processes, objectives and clear focus on high-quality service delivery and company profit across Aspen’s Business Units in the Sub Saharan Africa regions. Nazir has Demonstrated expertise in guiding and facilitating the achievement of key functions, navigating and cultivating partnerships for seamless execution in alignment with collaboration commitments. Nazir has carried the Aspen’s entities in the Sub Saharan Africa region for over a decade as the co-chair of Business Units in the region. He is the successful Chief Executive Officer for the Aspen SSA ( CEO – Aspen SSA).

Bernhardt Nicklaus

 

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CA(SA), MBA

December 2023

Chief Financial Officer – Aspen SSA

Bernhardt is a seasoned Executive with proven success in overseeing finance strategy, operations, performance and all ICT operations. Since his joining Aspen’s Sub Saharan Business Units, Bernhardt has played a pivotal role in shaping effective governance strategies and fostering transparency and accountability that has seen successful changes to the operations of Aspen’s Sub Saharan Africa entities (Aspen SSA).
He is a key member to the Board of Directors.

Gurcharan Matharu

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Master-Pharmacy(MPharm Hons) UK

February 2024

Enablement Services – Aspen SSA

Chirag Patel

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Bachelor of Pharmacy(B.Pharma)

July 2019

Regional Head Technical – Aspen SSA

Chirag holds a Degree in Pharmacy from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, India. He has over 17 years experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Drug Regulatory Affairs. Chirag joined Aspen Pharma Group in Sep 2007. (Since then, Chirag has risen over the ranks) and now heads the Technical Department for the (Aspen SSA) region.

Imraan Paruk

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Group Head: Commercial Supply Chain

May 2024

Head Supply Chain – Aspen SSA

Imraan is a seasoned executive with expertise in optimizing logistics, procurement, and operations within diverse industries to mention Aspen South Africa (Aspen SA) where he serves as the Group Head – Supply Chain. Known for his strategic approach to supply chain management, Imraan recently Joined the Aspen Sub Saharan Africa (Aspen SSA) and has successfully led initiatives that streamlines operations, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. With a deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, he has excelled at managing inventory, vendor relationships, and cross-functional teams to meet and exceed organizational goals for Aspen’s Buness Units in SSA region.

Muhul Jotaniya

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Expatriat – SSA Sales & Marketing

June 2024

Head Sales & Marketing – Aspen SSA

Muhul is a dynamic and results-oriented Sales and Marketing professional with over 25 years of experience in driving business growth, building customer relationships, and delivering impactful marketing strategies across diverse industries. Known for a strong ability to blend creativity with data-driven decision-making, Muhul has a proven track record of enhancing brand visibility, increasing sales, and optimizing customer engagement within Sub Saharan Africa Region (SSA).

Kama Management Team