Glovo has appointed Daphne Kabeberi as the Impact and Sustainability Lead for Africa, demonstrating its commitment to developing a robust social impact strategy across the continent.
Daphne Kabeberi, with over 20 years of experience, has a proven track record in promoting the welfare of underserved communities through various initiatives such as skills training, fundraising, advocacy, and rural electrification.
Sebastien Pellion, Global Head of Impact & Sustainability at Glovo, expressed his enthusiasm about the new appointment, stating;
“We are delighted to welcome Daphne Kabeberi to the Glovo team. Her vast experience and deep-rooted passion for community welfare align perfectly with our vision of creating positive social impact. We are confident that under her leadership, our sustainability initiatives in Africa will reach new heights.”
In her new role, Daphne Kabeberi will be pivotal in driving Glovo’s sustainability agenda, ensuring the company’s operations and initiatives contribute meaningfully to social and environmental well-being across Africa.
Commenting on her appointment, Daphne Kabeberi said,
“I am immensely excited to be on this team, in such a vibrant organization. It’s a privilege to lead efforts that will see Glovo take its place as an Impact & Sustainability pioneer and trendsetter on the African continent!
Before joining Glovo, Daphne served as the Program Lead and Partnership Manager at Tunapanda Institute, where she designed, directed, and fundraised for training programs to prepare digital workers from underprivileged communities to succeed at dignified jobs. Additionally, as the Lead Sustainability Engineer at Endustrial Support, Daphne successfully implemented “Green Key” eco-label standards for a leading hotel, optimizing energy and water utilization, and guiding best practices that significantly reduced the carbon footprint and achieved substantial annual savings.
Daphne’s diverse expertise and unwavering dedication to sustainability and community development make her a valuable addition to the Glovo team, as the company continues to strengthen its impact and sustainability strategies in Africa.