George Baguma

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George Baguma
Born1955 (age 6869)
NationalityUgandan
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)
OccupationScientist & entrepreneur
Years active1980–present
Known forInvestments
Title Chief Commercial Officer
CIPLAQCIL
SpouseMrs. 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. George Baguma is a founder investor in QCIL and is a member of the company's board of directors. [1]

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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] He is also an investor in the business. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Board of Directors: George W. Baguma – Executive Director & Chief Commercial Officer". Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited. 30 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  2. "Board of Directors: George W. Baguma". Quality Chemicals Limited. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  3. Magara, Darious (6 October 2011). "Quality Chemicals To Manufacture Special ARVs". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  4. 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.