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 Wacuka – Director, Strategy and Operations
She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing Option) from the University of Nairobi. She is also trained in Owner-Manager Program at Strathmore University and a holder of CPA section 4. She has over 22 years experience in Sales, Marketing, Operations and Strategy.
Bishop Phillips Katutu – Non Executive Director
He holds a Masters Degree in Peace Studies and International Relations from Catholic University of Eastern Africa and a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, from Global University. He also holds a Diploma in Development Management from Daystar University. He is a specialist in peace building, conflict resolution and reconciliation with more than six years’ experience in conflict management, peace building as well as training and dialogue facilitation.
Dr. Nicholas Letting – Non Executive Director
Dr Letting is a transformative leader with over 20 years of work experience. He is the Vice – Chancellor the Management University of Africa and heads finance, academic and administrative functions of the institution. He is a former Council Member and Chairman of the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS). He is member of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) and NACOSTI Boards. He is a Certified Corporate Governance Trainer and Consultant; Governance Auditor (ICS); Academic Supervisor; Author; Strategic Thinker and Planner; Executive Coach; Investment Advisor; Excellent Networker and Communicator and a member of 7 professional bodies in Kenya. He has travelled and published widely. He holds PhD, MBA, BCom, CS, CPA and CIFA
David Ndolo Onyango – Non Executive Director
David is a Lead Advisor at Diaspora Community Projects (DCP) Kenya and the Chairman at Trainserve Sacco Limited. He is also the owner, School-Net (Kenya) Limited. Having studied at Strathmore University, he continues to be involved with global alumni outreach for this institution and is currently the project coordinator at Strathmore SOA@50.
Christine Banga
Christine has over 15 years of experience working with national and international Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) in East Africa region. She is a holder of a Masters degree in Sociology and Community Development from University of Nairobi; Master of Public Health from Kenya Methodist University (KEMU) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from the University of Nairobi.
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).
Geoffrey Muturi Njoroge – Associate Director, Finance and Accounting
Mr. Geoffrey Muturi holds a Master’s of Science in Finance from Kenyatta University, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option). He is Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K), Certified Forensic Auditor. He has over 10 years’ experience in Auditing, Advisory, Accounting and Taxation.
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.
Rachel Ndunge – Associate Director Sales
Rachel Ndunge has ascended the corporate ladder to assume the Associate Director of Sales role, leveraging an extensive 12-year tenure at Optiven Limited. Her experience has been marked by the successful implementation of sales strategies that have been instrumental in propelling revenue growth, market expansion, and establishing client relationships. Rachael Ndunge is a Master of Business Administration holder currently overseeing global sales operations and leads Optiven in advocating for social and economic transformation in line with our vision.
