Beta Healthcare... Caring for all |

Beta Healthcare... Caring for All.

Beta Healthcare, an Aspen Group company, is one of East Africa’s largest players in the pharmaceutical, OTC and FMCG sectors. With a well-established presence in East and Southern Africa, Anglo West Africa, and French West Africa, Beta Healthcare is recognized for its expansive distribution networks and commitment to delivering high-quality, yet affordable healthcare products across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Beta Healthcare specializes in the manufacturing, sales and marketing of a diverse range of pharmaceutical products, including prescription medicines, over the counter (OTC) products and branded generics. Beta Healthcare’s modern production capabilities encompass the manufacture of oral solids (tablets, capsules, powders, oral rehydration salts), oral liquids and external liquids. This versatile production capacity supports the company’s broad portfolio and ability to meet the varied healthcare needs of its customers / patients.

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Our Leadership

Carnie van der Linde

Director

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Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS)

December 2023

Senior Group Executive: Commercial (International Regions)

Carnie develops and implements the Commercial Pharmaceuticals strategy and performance delivery across the Group’s international regions from Aspen South Africa (Aspen SA.). Carnie also chairs the Board of Directors for Aspen’s subsidiaries in the Sub Saharan Africa regions – (Aspen SSA).

Nazir Ally

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CA(SA)

December 2023

Group Executive: Commercial Operations (International Regions)

Nazir is a seasoned Executive, reputed for developing global strategies, Operations, commercial and financial improvement plans that has contributed to long-term business growth in the global markets from Aspen South Africa (Aspen SA) where he Operates. He establishes missions, processes, objectives and clear focus on high-quality service delivery and company profit across Aspen’s Business Units in the Sub Saharan Africa regions. Nazir has Demonstrated expertise in guiding and facilitating the achievement of key functions, navigating and cultivating partnerships for seamless execution in alignment with collaboration commitments. Nazir has carried the Aspen’s entities in the Sub Saharan Africa region for over a decade as the co-chair of Business Units in the region.

Bernhardt Nicklaus

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CA(SA), MBA

April 2025

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Aspen SSA

Robert Nyatangi

Non-executive Director

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Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

April 2019

Manager Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory Affairs

Dr. Robert Nyatangi is an accomplished Pharmacist with over 15 years experience in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industry. Robert is an alumni of Dr. MGR Medical University, India, where he attained a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. Robert joined Aspen Sub Saharan Africa (Beta Healthcare International ltd, Kenya) in July 2013 and has since served in various capacities within the technical division. Robert is currently the Manager, Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Affairs at Beta Healthcare International ltd and also sits at the board, Kenya, as a non-executive director.

Bernhardt Nicklaus

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CA(SA), MBA

April 2025

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Aspen SSA

Bernhardt is a seasoned Executive with proven success in overseeing finance strategy, operations, performance and all the Technology operations across the region. Since his joining Aspen’s Sub Saharan Business Units, Bernhardt has played a pivotal role in shaping effective governance strategies and fostering transparency and accountability that has seen successful changes to the operations of Aspen’s Sub Saharan Africa entities (Aspen SSA). Due to his exemplary performamce, Bernhardt has risen to the rank of Chief Executive Officer for the Aspen’s Entities in the Subsaharan region – (CEO – Aspen SSA). Bernhardt is a key member to the Board of Directors.

Sharon Wamuni

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BBA International(USIU), CPA-K

June 2024

Regional Head – Finance

Sharon is an excellent, innovative, dedicated & results driven finance manager & transformational leader with 15 years experience in Finance, Risk management, Audit & Compliance and Business management. Since joining the Aspen Sub Saharan Africa,(Beta Healthcare International Ltd – Kenya), Sharon has shown exceptional passionate in enhancing the organization’s growth, improving business processes & fostering the organization’s financial strategies in achieving the company’s mission & vision.

Gurcharan Singh Matharu

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Master-Pharmacy (M.Pharm Hons) UK

July 2025

General Manager – Technical (Kenya)

Chirag Patel

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Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm)

July 2025

General Manager Technical (Tanzania & Ghana)

Chirag holds a Degree in Pharmacy from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, India. He has over 17 years experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Drug Regulatory Affairs. Chirag joined Aspen’s Business Unit – Shelys Pharmaceuticals Limited in Sep 2007 and later transitioned to Beta Healthcare International Ltd in 2019. Since his Joing Beta Healthcare International Ltd – an Aspen’s subsidiary, Chirag has risen over the ranks and now Heads the Technical Department in his capacity as the General Manager – Technical (Tanzania & Ghana) for Aspen’s Business Units: Shelys Pharmaceuticals in Tanzania, & Kama Industries Ltd – in Ghana within SSA region.

Asaad Faruqui

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Masters Public Administration

June 2025

Regional Head – Supply Chain & Logistics (Aspen SSA)

Asaad Faruqui is a highly accomplished Supply Chain professional with over 15 years of cross-regional experience including Southern Africa & Asia with leading multinationals including, Reckitt Benckiser (Reckitt) and Procter & Gamble. Asaad has led end to end supply chain operations for eight Southern African countries & Pakistan, managing a multi-million dollar budget and overseeing P&L delivery. Asaad is experienced in transforming supply chain models, forecast accuracy, deploying digital tools like Kinaxis and streamlining S&OP processes across Health and Hygiene business units. His expertise includes demand planning, inventory optimization, warehouse and transportation operations, financial planning and cost savings.

Muhul Jotaniya

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Expatriat – SSA Sales & Marketing

June 2024

Head Sales & Marketing – Aspen SSA

Muhul is a dynamic and results-oriented Sales and Marketing professional with over 25 years of experience in driving business growth, building customer relationships, and delivering impactful marketing strategies across diverse industries. Muhul joined Aspen’s Subsidiary – Shelys Pharmaceuticals Limited in 2007. Muhul has had exceptional leadership optimizing sale with Beta Healthcare International Ltd some years and later transitioned to Shelys Pharmaceuticals where he is currently based. Known for a strong ability to blend creativity with data-driven decision-making, Muhul has a proven track record of enhancing brand visibility, increasing sales, and optimizing customer engagement within Sub Saharan Africa Region (SSA).

Duncan Abwawo

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IHRM, MBA(STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT), BA.AGRIBUSINESS, ISO 9001:2015 LEAD AUDITOR

May 2025

Head – Human Resources & Security

Duncan is a seasoned dynamic Human Resource practitioner with over 18 years work experience and has a demonstrated history of working at various leadership positions. He is skilled in talent management, employee wellness, employee relations, learning and development, performance related reward management notwithstanding strategic human resource planning. He has a wealth of knowledge acquired in both service and manufacturing sectors encompassing various management levels affiliated with both internal and external customers, including people management and business partnering. Accordingly, his forte is offering advisory to the top management relating to manpower, safety, operations, security, outsourcing, compliance, quality management systems and administration that drives business strategy. He joins Aspen business unit – Beta Healthcare – Kenya & Kama Industries Ghana) as Head of Human Resource and Security.

Yuvinalis Mogaka

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BBM – Purchasing & Supplies

July 2012

Senior Manager – Warehouse

Verah Masolo

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MBA

February 2024

Head of Sales – Kenya