Dr. George Wachiuri – CEO
Dr. George Wachiuri is a prominent Kenyan entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and the Executive Director and CEO of Optiven Group. He possesses an honorary Ph.D. in Leadership and Philanthropy, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (University of Nairobi), a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Marketing) from the University of Nairobi, and a Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K). Under his guidance, Optiven has ascended to a preeminent position in the real estate sector within East and Central Africa, amassing over 25 years of comprehensive expertise. As a Director in various organizations, Dr. Wachiuri continues to receive accolades for his entrepreneurial achievements and contributions to shaping the real estate sector. He is the author of 3 books and through the Optiven Foundation, he is creating a visible transformation that positively impacts communities, partners, and other stakeholders through sustainable social economic programs.
https://www.georgewachiuri.com
Charles Muraguri – Projects Director
Charles is the Projects Director at Optiven Limited. He has been with Optiven since the company’s inception. He has over 18 years Experience in the company.
Mary P. Wacuka | Director of Strategy and Operations
Mary P. Wacuka is a seasoned business leader with over 25 years years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Operations and Strategy.
She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from the University of Nairobi. She has also undertaken the Owner-Manager Programme at Strathmore University and holds CPA Section 4 qualifications.
Mary is passionate about strategic leadership, operational excellence, business growth and developing high-performing teams.
She is committed to driving sustainable growth, fostering innovation and advancing Optiven’s vision of transforming lives through wealth creation and investment.
Lawrence Kesesi – Associate Director in charge of Strategy & Operations.
Mr. Lawrence Kesesi has over 15 years of experience with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate industry. He is a strong Finance and Operations professional with a Bachelor of Commerce – Bcom focused in Finance from KCA University and a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK). He is also a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
CPA Laban Hihu – Director – Finance, Accounts, Commercial & ICT | Optiven Group
CPA Laban Hihu is a seasoned finance and strategic leadership professional with over 25 years of experience in financial management, corporate governance, institutional transformation and business development.
He currently serves as Director – Finance, Accounts, Commercial & ICT at Optiven Group, providing strategic leadership in financial planning, treasury management, commercial performance, financial sustainability, risk management and digital transformation.
Previously, he served as Chief Executive Officer in the microfinance sector and held several senior leadership positions in financial institutions, spearheading financial turnaround initiatives, institutional transformation and sustainable growth strategies.
He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), holds a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance, and is currently a PhD candidate in Organizational Leadership.
He is passionate about financial excellence, innovation, strong corporate governance and sustainable business growth that delivers long-term stakeholder and shareholder value
Christine Kasaya – Associate Director Customer Experience, Digital Marketing and Global Markets
Expanding our diaspora footprint, Christine Kasaya is a smart and inventive leader with over 14 years of expertise in a number of industries. She leads a team that specializes in stakeholder engagement, social media strategy and business expansion in the diaspora. She has demonstrated her capability in identifying market opportunities, creating innovative solutions, and leading initiatives to promote company growth in the diaspora. Thanks to her efforts, we currently have a presence in 40 countries and have an objective to reach over half of all countries worldwide by 2030. Presently, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship.
Martin Waweru – Associate Director Human Resource and Talent Acquisition
Martin Waweru is an accomplished and strategic HR leader with over 12 years of experience developing and executing human resource initiatives that drive organisational success. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from The University of Nairobi and a tried and tested track record in aligning HR strategies with company objectives to attract, retain and develop top talent. Through his talent development initiatives, outstanding awards have acknowledged our role in promoting employee relations and culture. He is a confident and Influential leader known for his ability to drive positive change & foster a high-performance culture.
