Margaret Ngari

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DISC Type : DS

Regional Supply Chain Director - East Africa at World Vision

Nairobi County, Kenya

Overview

Margaret Ngari is the Regional Supply Chain Director for East Africa at World Vision, bringing over 17 years of leadership experience across diverse sectors like NGOs, manufacturing, and finance. She holds a PhD from the University of Nairobi, and colleagues describe her as a strategic, disciplined, and ethical leader with great analytical skills.

Beyond her corporate role, Margaret is passionate about mentorship and professional development. She serves as an SME Advisor, is a certified coach, and often reflects on value-driven leadership and intentional living. This dedication to empowering others is a consistent theme in her work and personal philosophy.

She was ranked number 7 among the top 10 women in Supply Chain in the Middle East and Africa by Supply Chain Digital.

Personality Overview

Consummate Professional

Planner & Achiever

Long-Term Thinker

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Excellence
With over 17 years of experience and multiple awards, she is a recognized leader in optimizing supply chain processes for efficiency and cost reduction across various industries.
Strategic Leadership
Her recent posts focus on intentional leadership, consistency, and integrity, reflecting a deep interest in strategic and value-driven management.
SME Empowerment
Actively advises Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, demonstrating a passion for fostering growth and sharing best practices in supply chain management with smaller businesses.

Media Appearances

Margaret has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2022
Regional Supply Chain Director - East Africa at World Vision
SME Advisor (Off Hours) at Kikao International Kenya,
1-2021 - 12-2022
Chief Manager-Supply Chain Management, Strategy and Planning at KRA(KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY)
8-2016 - 12-2020
Procurement Manager-Manufacturing; Heading Procurement Function, Global, Regional & Local Sourcing at Savannah Cement
Procurement Officer- Supply Chain , Category Sourcing, Logistics, Global & Local Market at Savannah Cement

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from University of Nairobi
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Nairobi

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Insights For Selling To Margaret

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Margaret is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Margaret

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Margaret move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Margaret take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Margaret

Personality Compatibility


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