- Diaz has 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.
- He has also worked closely with the SkyTeam alliance.
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ALN Kenya and ALN Tanzania (The Firms) and Adili Group have appointed Chris Diaz as executive chairman of Adili Group and director of growth and new markets for the firm.
With an experience of more than 30 years, Diaz is expected to play a pivotal role in driving pan-African growth, elevating strategic vision, and enhancing client impact.
Diaz has an extensive background in business growth strategies and leadership across Africa, Europe and the Middle East and North Africa Region
He has 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.
He has also worked closely with the SkyTeam alliance.
Diaz's expertise in business leadership, market planning, and growth initiatives will be instrumental in helping clients navigate an increasingly complex business environment across borders with agility and efficiency.
As The Firms’ Director of Growth and New Markets, Diaz will champion focused expansion efforts, reinforcing the dedication to pioneering innovative and market-leading strategies.
As executive chairman of Adili Group, Diaz will provide clients with the insights and solutions needed to tackle corporate challenges, including in managing business risks and disruptions.
He will also steer the organisation’s strategic direction, with a focus on expanding offerings in existing and new markets.
ALN Kenya and ALN Tanzania are commercial firms while Adili Group is a leading pan-African corporate advisory firm.
Adili offers tailored solutions in regulatory compliance, risk management, and improving business efficiency.
Karim Anjarwalla, ALN board director and ALN Kenya senior partner said he is thrilled to welcome Diaz into this pivotal role within their expanding businesses.
“His extensive experience and global perspective will be instrumental as we continue to refine our strategy and approach to new markets. By merging legal expertise, technology, and scalable delivery capabilities, Chris will play a key role in fostering trust and delivering sustainable outcomes for our clients,” Anjarwalla said.
Diaz said serving as executive chairman at Adili Group and director of growth and new markets at The Firms is a tremendous honour.
“I look forward to collaborating with and leveraging on the strengths of the ALN alliance. ALN and Adili have incredibly talented leaders as problem-solvers, and there has never been a more crucial time for us to unite and bring our Africa-to-the-World strategy to fruition,” he said.