I am an engineer with over 24 years of experience in the technology sector globally, keen on leveraging innovative technologies to solve the most pressing challenges facing economies. I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of technology and business leaders.

Nkirote is a seasoned governance, legal, and human capital executive with over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors in Kenya and the East African region. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (FCS), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) holder, and a Master of Laws (LLM) graduate. She is also a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) Kenya. As the Group Human Capital Executive at Old Mutual East Africa, she is responsible for driving the people transformation agenda across 18 companies in four countries of operation and one country of domicile. She leverages her governance and legal background to ensure strategic people transformation, risk management, and ethical standards in the human capital function. She has also contributed to the development of the corporate governance and financial regulation framework in the region, as a former financial services regulator, involved in the drafting of corporate governance codes including Mwongozo, chairman of the Legal Committee of the East African Insurance Supervisors Association (EAISA) and a founder of the Women on Boards Network Kenya (WOBN). She is passionate about setting up governance systems that deliver exceptional value and creating a culture of purpose, performance, and diversity.

Accomplished ex-McKinsey executive with a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems in B2B Tech, FinTech, e-commerce, and internet connectivity. Proven expertise in successfully launching, growing, and expanding ventures, both independently and within established organisations such as Cellulant, Mawingu, Copia Global, Jumia, and Travelstart. Demonstrated ability to scale businesses successfully, adeptly managing P&L responsibilities, and providing general management leadership for sustained growth and profitability. Extensive experience in comprehensive business leadership, encompassing strategy, execution, team development, strategic partnerships and stakeholder management. Proficient in seizing market opportunities, from identification to analysis, business case development, team and partnership establishment, product design and development, go-to-market and scale, while skilfully managing regulatory and competitive factors. Distinguished career spanning diverse African markets, with direct involvement in Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Tanzania, along with remote leadership experience in Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, and Rwanda. Recognised as an exceptional mobiliser and collaborator. Honoured as Kenya Top 25 Men in Digital (2022) and Top 40 Men Under 40 (2016).

I am a passionate senior business partner in human capital management with eleven years’ of consistent experience in the human resource & administration environment , eight years’ being in management. I am dedicated to drive high performance cultures from both structured and unstructured settings by influencing business objectives through tactical, strategic and operational partnerships, policies and governance. I employ current human capital strategies that attract and retain high potential talent in the organisation. I have developed executable strategies that motivates teams individually and financially to exceed the corporate objectives through the various economic cycles. I have proven recognitions and awards for the various achievements undertaken.

Data-driven Insurance leader with a strong experience in driving Prudent underwriting,Operational Excellence and Business Results through analytics and Decision Support. Known for a keen ability to draw meaningful insights from data and translate into actionable strategies, and similarly drive transformative initiatives to fruition. Superior research, leadership, Programming and modelling expertise,interpersonal skills, skilled in engaging internal and external business partners at all levels.

I am an entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience in the technology industry, instrumental in the set up and operations of some of the regions inaugural and most visible mobile value added services. Having held key positions, I possess unique insight that marries technology to the marketplace. I began my journey during the Web 1.0 era at the prominent web shop 3 Mice Interactive Media. As the digital landscape evolved into the era of mobile and Web 2.0, I shifted focus to payments, content, platforms and digital distribution, contributing my expertise to notable companies such as Cellulant and Symbiotic. My current role is as a Venture Builder actively identifying opportunities across mobility, telecoms, payments, media, advertising, digital distribution and energy. As a product person I also interface between customer needs discovery and engineering, ensuring that "the portfolio" builds with a purpose and reason that resonates with how the market is evolving. Simultaneously, I am actively exploring the potential of Web 3, an exciting realm that embraces themes such as decentralization, blockchain technology, and token-based economics.