Uganda Airlines CEO, Jenifer Bamuturaki (2nd Left) receiving the award in Lagos
Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, has won the coveted Africa Travel and Tourism 100 Award, recognising exceptional women in the travel and tourism sector.
The organiser of the event Ikechi Uko announced the Awards ceremony at the 18th Akwaaba African Travel Market last week.
The Awards were held on 31st October 2022 at Eko Hotels and suites, Lagos. Jenifer was nominated in July 2022 alongside 99 other women in East and Southern Africa and emerged as the winner.
In her excellence speech, she thanked the organisers for the recognition. She dedicated the award to Africa, the youth who are passionate about the industry and, most importantly, Ugandan women who never give up, pushing forward and striving against all odds.
“This is a win for women; this is a win for Uganda Airlines,” she said.
She received the award in the presence of Mr. Stlison Muhwezi, the 2nd Secretary In Charge of Trade & Investment at the Uganda Embassy, Nigeria and Ms. Barbara Namugambe, the Under Secretary MOWT.
Among the notable winners of these awards in the past is Lilly Ajarova, the CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board.
About Jenifer Bamuturaki
Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki is the Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines.
She has served as the Ag. CEO and Commercial Director of Uganda Airlines, responsible for Commercial, Sales & Marketing, scheduling and network planning, end-to-end management and sales and service support to all markets and Countries of operation. Previously, she worked for Air Uganda and East African Airlines.
As she is widely called, Jenny has over 20 years of experience in Commercial, Sales & Marketing direction in the Aviation, Travel and Hospitality industries. Her wealth of expertise is building teams, developing strategic resellers relationships, negotiations and route development.
Jenny has also served as Sales and Marketing Director of International Hotel Brands.
Jenny is a Social Scientist with certifications from IATA, Starwood and other leadership and professional training.
