Team Backdrop
We're on a mission to connect your cause to the people who care the most.
Kevin Kaburu
Chairman
Kevin is a versatile marketer who thrives in creativity to create positive experiences and results. He has with him over 10 years of experience in marketing and communications and currently is the East African Marketing Director at Tala, a technology enabled micro-lending platform.
Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Sociology from the University of Nairobi and a diploma in Marketing Communications from Daystar University. He is also an Alumni of the Strathmore Business School PMD program.
Stanley Gabriel
Non Executive Director
Stanley is the Head of Innovation and Strategy in Old Mutual South Africa’s Personal Finance business unit where he is also responsible for the division’s digital business.
He joined Old Mutual in 2006 within Old Mutual Healthcare where he was employed as an Actuarial Specialist. Stanley has a wealth of managerial experience in the strategic delivery of business requirements and goals.
A B.Sc graduate of the University of Cape Town, Stanley has also completed a Diploma in Actuarial Techniques from the Institute of Actuaries (UK).
Ronak Raj Shah
Advisor to the Board
Ronak is currently heading the wealth management arm of Atlas Financial Group, Kenya.
With over 8years of banking experience, Ronak has worked with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays Bank Kenya and Stanbic Bank Kenya.
Since a young age when he directed a very successful school play, Ronak has always developed a keen eye for visual arts and content.
He holds a first class in Bsc(Hons) in Economics and Statistics at the prestigious UCL, London complemented with a Msc Finance from Imperial Business School.
Doreen Ndungu
Project Manager
Doreen is a brand manager with a knack for building brand loyalty. With over a decade of experience in business development across various industries,
Doreen brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic thinking to her role as a
brand manager.Her passion lies in cultivating brand loyalty, which means she wears multiple hats
to craft winning social media and digital strategies that keep clients' brands
at the forefront of their target audience's minds.But she’s not just about follower counts and likes. As a true client champion, she delves deeper.
By leveraging her experience to analyze data and translate it into actionable reports and insights - she truly empowers
our clients’ digital and social media strategies.
Reuben Kinyuru
Post Production Associate
Reuben is a skilled film editor with over a decade of experience in the industry. He has worked on feature films, documentaries, TV shows and commercials (TVC).
Proficient in using editing softwares such as Davinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, After Effects and Premiere Pro, he brings a unique perspective to his editing work.
He recently started directing his own projects too, turning him into a complete film production asset.
Reuben is dedicated to supporting directors and producers to achieve their creative vision on screen, through his technical expertise, artistic sensibility, and commitment to excellence.
Robert SImiyu
Audio Visual Creative
Robert is an incredibly resourceful film production crew member, bringing a wide array of skills and expertise from his 7-year experience within the industry. He started as a production assistant and quickly made his way up to develop his own camera operations style.
He also specializes in 360 imaging and virtual tour productions, which further complements his versatile approach to content marketing, which helpings businesses increase their digital footprint.
With strong composure under pressure, Robert is a content powerhouse dedicated to crafting high-quality visuals that have consistently inspired audiences.
Tony Kayere
Senior Editor
A seasoned professional at Backdrop Productions, Tony specializes in video editing and motion graphics.
Proficient in Davinci, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, he seamlessly combines technical expertise with creative finesse.
Dedication to elevating client projects through precision and imaginative flair, defines Tony’s approach. He has taken a lead role in the management of the postproduction desks for our hospitality clients, actively participating in the exponential growth of their social media platforms.
Mike Nthei
Senior Editor
Mike is a seasoned video editor and film colorist, renowned for his expertise in post-production.
With a diverse portfolio spanning impactful brand films and engaging social media content, Michael demonstrates mastery in meticulous color correction and grading using industry-standard software like Davinci Resolve and Premiere Pro.
Collaborating seamlessly with cinematographers, he transforms creative visions into reality, delivering visually stunning and audience-captivating content. Michael’s dedication to content creation has recently expanded to product photography and makes him the go-to professional for elevating any projects to its successful delivery.
