Adili Group has announced Chris Diaz's appointment as executive chairman for Kenya and Tanzania and director of growth and new markets for the companies.

Diaz brings a unique set of qualifications to his new role, with over 30 years of executive experience and a proven track record of business acumen.

According to Adili Group, Diaz will be pivotal in driving pan-African growth, elevating strategic vision, and enhancing client impact.

Before his appointment, Chris has delivered substantial commercial results and spearheaded transformations for leading organisations including Bidco Africa, where he served on the Board for 16 years, and Kenya Airways, where he led as Marketing Director and also worked closely with the SkyTeam alliance.

As Firm’s director of Growth and New Markets, Chris will champion focused expansion efforts and reinforce the dedication to pioneering innovative and market-leading strategies.

These efforts will integrate top-notch legal expertise with strategic business solutions and sound commercial advice to deliver impactful results for clients.

As Executive Chairman of Adili Group, Chris will draw on his wealth of experience to provide clients with the insights and solutions needed to tackle today’s corporate challenges, including in managing business risks and disruptions.