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Nairobi County, Kenya

Responsible for aligning the region's local context with Partners Worldwide's (PW) global strategic direction to develop a PW strategy for the region. Overseethe onboarding of the desired regional organizational structure, develop regional team leadership, and support the growth and health of all partners in the regional network.

Kenya

My expertise lies in evaluating and structuring efficient organizational frameworks tailored for SMEs, with a strong emphasis on developing robust policies, streamlined processes, and effective systems to fuel sustainable business growth. I specialize in devising personalized growth strategies, structures, and cultivating strategic partnerships to facilitate business expansion and propel companies to new heights. Notable projects include:• Overhaul of Spa Operations at Karen Country Club… Show more My expertise lies in evaluating and structuring efficient organizational frameworks tailored for SMEs, with a strong emphasis on developing robust policies, streamlined processes, and effective systems to fuel sustainable business growth. I specialize in devising personalized growth strategies, structures, and cultivating strategic partnerships to facilitate business expansion and propel companies to new heights. Notable projects include:• Overhaul of Spa Operations at Karen Country Club, covering spa leadership, staff motivation, customer service, quality management, sustainability, health and safety, and marketing, resulting in an impressive 260% revenue increase. • Additionally, I played a pivotal role in establishing the entire Product Management unit for the Cheza gaming platform, encompassing manpower, policies, procedures, and business development, along with crafting a robust marketing strategy. • At Penny Winter Designs, I successfully instituted product and business management units, complete with comprehensive policy and process documentation, with a specific focus on marketing, positioning the company for sustained growth. Show less

Nairobi County, Kenya

In a pivotal product management role based in Kenya, with regional oversight for East Africa, I provided strategic leadership. My responsibilities encompassed P&L management, the development, and execution of robust business strategies for payments, collections, and liquidity management products, including related digital channels. Leading a dedicated team, I specialized in client engagement and oversaw end-to-end project management for new products, branding, and go-to-market strategies. As… Show more In a pivotal product management role based in Kenya, with regional oversight for East Africa, I provided strategic leadership. My responsibilities encompassed P&L management, the development, and execution of robust business strategies for payments, collections, and liquidity management products, including related digital channels. Leading a dedicated team, I specialized in client engagement and oversaw end-to-end project management for new products, branding, and go-to-market strategies. As the primary contact for strategic stakeholder partnerships in both public and private sectors, my portfolio extended to a diverse clientele, encompassing public and private corporations, NGOs, SMEs, and retail customers. Among my key achievements were the successful implementation of an innovative mobile banking platform, the introduction of cutting-edge retail internet banking, and the enhancement of the existing corporate internet channel offering. Additionally, I established an agency banking network and optimized ATM services, contributing to the expansion of the collection product portfolio. Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

. Vice President (USD Clearing) . Management Associate (US Receivables / US Custody )Instrumental in leading the company’ global product development, business strategy, and branding initiatives across five regions. Integrated new cash management solutions to multinational corporations, financial institutions, and public sector organizations both domestically and internationally.

Kenya And South Africa

• Head of Treasury Operations ( Mar 2001- May 2003) - Nairobi, Kenya• Consultant/Trainer (Mar 2002 - Sep 2002) – Johannesburg, SA• Operations Assistant – FT & Treasury Operations - (Jul 1998 – Feb 2001) - Nairobi, Kenya

Master'S Degree, Investment Management

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mathematics & Economics