BOB PATTILLO
FOUNDER
Bob is an entrepreneur. He likes to start stuff. Some folks find him permanently outside the box. In real estate he pioneered the “STCDE” shell, a spec building concept that took Robert Pattillo Properties to 8th on the list of the largest industrial developers in the United States. He began working in microfinance in 1998 and sold a 54 year old business in 2003 to focus solely on impact investment and enterprise development. A steady stream of great mentors advised Bob as the portfolio grew. Per Bob, “The world’s future rests in the emergence of investable enterprises that serve the 4 billion people living on $2 a day. The customers of these enterprises require goods and services they value at a price they can afford. The work brings out the best in people, the most creativity, relentlessness, and care, from the founders to the folks working in the marketplace to the investor putting her capital at risk. And, it so happens that the human capital drags the financial capital along for a surprisingly profitable ride.
ARANTRA NYIVA
SALES ASSOCIATE
Arantra is a Sales Associate at Gray Matters Kenya. In her current role, she works diligently to meet the set targets as well as foster strong and lasting customer relations.Prior to joining Gray Matters Kenya, she worked for Kenya Commercial Bank (2013) as a branch channel consultant with outstanding success.Arantra’s greatest strengths are her creativity, enthusiasm and drive. She thrives on challenges particularly those that expand the company’s reach. Arantra holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (majoring in Economics and Sociology) from the University of Nairobi. In her free time she loves creative writing and is a devoted Sunday school teacher at the Purpose Centre Church Nairobi.
IMMACULATE BOSIBORI ONYONI
SALES ASSOCIATE
Immaculate Bosibori Onyoni an expert in Marketing is the Sales Associate in the Sales and Marketing Department at Gray Matters Kenya.Prior to working at Gray Matters Kenya, Immaculate worked as a Marketing Executive for the Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd where she did marketing of different products for the bank.
Immaculate has over three years of experience in the sales and marketing industry having worked in various capacities. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Kisii University where she majored in Marketing, she is also pursuing a professional Diploma Course in Chartered Institute of Marketing (C.I.M) at the University of Sunderland.
JOSEPH MATARA
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Joseph is the managing Director of Gray Matters Kenya and Regional Director for Gray Matters Capital. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, he is responsible for management of the newly created entity whose main aim is to provide infrastructure and other services needed to improve the quality of education in the Affordable Private School (APS) sector.
Prior to joining Gray Matters Capital, Joseph was the Chief Operating Officer of a large and diverse community development corporation in New Jersey, where he was responsible for ensuring that all operating areas delivered high quality services to the community, advanced the organization’s overall mission and met financial targets that were in sync with industry standards. He also managed two funds that invested in low income housing tax credits. During his career, Joseph has held senior positions in both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Some of the operations he has managed have included day care centers, primary schools, vocational centers, a nursing home, franchises and transitional housing facilities. He is also experienced in the development and management of commercial and residential real estate.
He holds a BS in Accounting from New Jersey City University in New Jersey and an MBA in Information Systems from St. John’s University in New York. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified School Business Administrator in the State of New Jersey. He has taken advanced courses in NGO management and Real Estate Investment at New York University and completed an executive course in non-profit management at Harvard Business School.
Joseph is also a volunteer Executive Director of a not-for-profit organization he co-founded that operates a school for 150 vulnerable children in Kenya.
MARY KIBAI
ACCOUNTANT/ OFFICE MANAGER
Mary Kibai graduated from The Catholic University of Eastern Africa with a major in Finance. Previously, she worked as a researcher for several research firms in Nairobi that were focused on consumer products. She identified consumer groups and products based on customer tastes, social classes, and geographies. She also worked as an accounts intern for Pinnacle Projects Limited. Mary is an avid volunteer for local community outreach programs focused on visiting children homes and providing basic needs. Currently, Mary holds the position of Accountant/ Office Manager for GMK and is training to be a Certified Public Accountant.
