Stephen Maina Email & Phone Number

I am a C-Suite Leader with a long and trusted career track in Finance and Business Administration. For more than a decade, I have driven the strategic vision of multiple organizations in 3 industries by providing dedicated leadership in managing their financial assets and the delivery of their overall business strategy while serving at the pinnacle of leadership across East Africa.My market-informed financial-acumen and analytical skills coupled with broad depth expertise in the health care, FMCG and insurance industries in East Africa positions me to provide critical operational management and board-level support in a manner that drives the profitability of multi-million dollar corporations.Highlights of my Leadership Bandwidth, include but not limited to:➢ Cross-border Business Expertise: Group-level Executive Leadership in 5 countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, UK. Managed multiple business units in subsidiary and highly-matrixed environments.➢ Proven Commercial Awareness: Credited with originating profitable Business Cases and spearheading Acquisition of new businesses valued at KES 2B+ and governing multi-millions in Operating Budget.➢ Trusted People Leadership and Management Experience: Influenced and motivated high-impact, cross-functional teams comprising 10+ senior managers and 400+ staff spread across business units, geographies and disciplines. Seasoned Coach, Trainer and Manager.➢ Change Agent and Innovator: Delivered improvements in Capital Structures, Productivity, Financial Policies and Customer-centric initiativesMy Top Skills & Competencies span:● Financial Analysis & Modelling ● Risk Management & Variance Analysis ● Strategic Partnerships & Alliances ● Performance Management ● Payroll & Statutory & Tax Compliance Skills ● P&L Optimization Strategy ● Cash Flow Forecasting & Management ● High Stake Negotiations ● Cross-functional Leadership ● Board-level Communications