Kenneth Munyi

KENNETH MUNYI - |- Professional Summary Highly motivated and results-oriented business operations leadership professional with 20+ years of experience driving operational excellence, improving ef iciency, and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) across diverse contexts. Proven ability to lead and manage high-performing teams, streamline processes, and implement best practices to optimize operational performance. Expertise in people management, project management, stakeholder management, process improvement, customer service. Passionate about growing leaders, continuous improvement, fostering a culture of innovation, and exceeding organizational goals. Highlights of Expertise      Mergers and Acquisition: Post Acquisition Business Integration and Restructuring o Restructured IWayAfrica Kenya before launching the Echo Kenya brand 2020/21 o Successful Integration of the CallKey Networks business into the IWayAfrica Kenya 2015/16 o Restructuring and Merging Africa Online and Afsat Communications 2009/10 Project Management - Overseeing and ensuring resourcing for Infrastructural Network Build o Fibre infrastructure rollout to strategic locations in Nairobi, leading to 50% reduction in local loop costs and improving the Company’s competitiveness and pro itability 2018 o Acquired license for and built a Trial and Only Enterprise grade LTE Network including negotiating and onboarding Technology Partners to collaborate 2017 o Country-wide Wireless Network build 2008/9 Cross-Border Operations Management o Managed Africa Online Tanzania for a 3 Year stint 2005-08 o Played a dual role of managing Kenya and Tanzania IWayAfrica for a 2 Yr stint 2014/5 Team Leadership & Development: o Led the development and Launch of a new Brand ‘Echo Kenya' and a new Company Culture leading to a rebirth of the Business 2020/21 Communication & Stakeholder Management: o Board involvement as the Executive in various organizations o Managing diverse stakeholders through different business phases i.e. Restructuring, Acquisitions, Business Expansion Career Experience Board Chairperson Jan 2024 - Current WizGlobal Kenya Limited – Nairobi (A leading ICT irm providing customized software solutions for Investment Fund Management irms in Africa)    Led the Company in achieving a 50% revenue growth for the Year 2024 to Kshs 60million. Led the Board in crafting the Company's Annual Plan for 2025 to achieve an Annual Growth of 50% Led the Board in conducting the Company's strategic review to develop the Company's 3 Yr Strategy Director May 2023 - Current AfroPremia Ventures Limited - Nairobi  Established an out-grower program in Molo, with 22 farmers producing export quality horticultural produce across 25 acres. Business Advisory Resource April 2023 - Current Gitau Kamau and Associates - Nairobi  ICPAK Representative at the Of ice of Auditor General's internal promotion interviews Managing Director Nov 2020 - Feb 2023 Echotel International Kenya Limited – Nairobi (A leading provider of innovative telecommunications solutions, empowering businesses with seamless connectivity and cutting-edge communication technologies.)    Achieved Annual revenue growth in 2021/22 of 20% at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic – a challenging time for B2B Telecom operations given the rise of the ‘new world of (remote) work' Led the development and execution of a new Organisational strategy centred on customer excellence, product innovation, legendary people, and disruptive communication Launched record new products (4), including SuperWAN (SDWAN), Jarvis, Sky Walker, and ITAAS in 1 Yr Managing Director May 2010 – Nov 2020 IWayAfrica Kenya – Nairobi (A leading provider of internet and telecommunications services across Africa, offering a range of solutions including broadband, satellite, and wireless connectivity.)     Identi ied, and negotiated strategic vendor relationships enabling the Company to expand its product set, improve customer retention and over 150% revenue increase on key accounts. Key customer relationship management of High Value customers, leading to a 100% increase in revenue. Spearheaded the business integration of Afsat Communications Kenya and Africa Online Limited postacquisition by Telkom SA and enhancing service offerings to capture a 20% increase in market share Expanded product lines beyond the connectivity product offerings to related offerings, therefore quadrupling the solution offerings and market relevance Other Roles    General Manager, Africa Online Kenya General Manager, Africa Online Tanzania Finance Manager, Africa Online Tanzania - Education Global Master in Business Administration – Global MBA Nov 2022 University of London, Queen Mary College, London, UK Dissertation: The Role of Leadership in Change Management: The Case of Company Alpha CMI Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Chartered Management Institute, London, UK Nov 2022 Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Leicester University, Leicester, UK Jun 2016 Certi ied Information Systems Audit (CISA) Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya Jun 2003 Certi ied Public Accountant Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya Dec 1997 Professional Associations  Member Institute of Certi ied Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) Community Service and Volunteer Work Chairperson, Trustees 2009 to 2023 The Late Cornelius Mtange Trust, Nairobi, Kenya  Steered the Trust to achieve suf icient investment income to educate the deceased's children and cater for the living expenses and eventually bequeathing the 'grown-up children' an investment fund. Board Chairman 2016 to 2020 FOCUS Kenya, Nairobi  More than doubled the support base resulting in involvement of partners across different generations and a 25% increase in mobilised inancial resources.  Initiated strategic infrastructural projects costing Kshs 300M to build student leadership centres across the country, to multiply the Organisation's training and leadership development capacity Vice Chairperson 2013 – 2018 Technology Service Providers Association of Kenya (TESPOK), Nairobi, Kenya  TESPOK is a member organization that represents technology service providers. TESPOK also operates the Kenya Internet Exchange Point (KIXP) whose aim is to keep Kenya IP traf ic local ensuring faster access of locally hosted applications and services and reduced expenditure on International Bandwidth. References  Upon Request.