George Baguma
George Baguma | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1955 (age 68–69) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Science) (Diploma in Education) Imperial College London (Master of Science in Entomology) (Doctor of Philosophy in Parasitology) |
| Occupation | Scientist & entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Known for | Investments |
| Title | Chief Commercial Officer CIPLAQCIL |
| Spouse | Mrs. Baguma |
George W. Baguma, is a Ugandan businessman and entrepreneur. He is the current Chief Commercial Officer and Marketing Director at Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited (CQCIL). CQCIL is the only pharmaceutical company in Sub-Saharan Africa, that is licensed to manufacture triple therapy antiretroviral medication.[citation needed] The company also manufactures double therapy antimalarial medication. George Baguma is a founder investor in QCIL and is a member of the company's board of directors. [1]
Education
He holds a bachelor's degree and a diploma from Makerere University, Uganda's largest and oldest public university. He also holds a masters of science in entomology degree and a doctorate of philosophy in parasitology degree from the Imperial College London.[2]
Work history
Before 2000, Baguma worked at the Uganda Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries, in the Directorate of Animal Resources, as a deputy commissioner. From 2000 until 2005, he served as the chief commercial officer at Quality Chemicals Limited. From 2005 until 2013, he served as chief commercial officer and director of marketing at Quality Chemical Industries Limited.[3][4] In November 2013, Cipla increased its stake in QCIL to a majority 51.05 percent shareholding.[5] The company name became CIPLAQCIL to reflect the new shareholding. Baguma retained his position as a board member and chief commercial officer. He is also an investor in the business.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b CQCIL, . (30 November 2013). "Board of Directors: George W. Baguma – Executive Director & Chief Commercial Officer". Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited (CQCIL). Retrieved 29 March 2015.
{{cite web}}:|first=has numeric name (help) - ^ QCL, . (30 November 2013). "Board of Directors: George W. Baguma". Quality Chemicals Limited. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
{{cite web}}:|first=has numeric name (help) - ^ Magara, Darious (6 October 2011). "Quality Chemicals To Manufacture Special ARVs". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ Morrison, Natalie (10 October 2011). "QCIL Expands ARV Capabilities in Bid To Build in East African Market". William Reed Business Media SAS. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ Musisi, Frederic (22 November 2013). "Indian Firm Buys More Shares in Quality Chemicals Limited". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 29 March 2015.