James Mworia
| James Mworia | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1978 (age 36–37) Kenya |
| Residence | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Ethnicity | Meru |
| Citizenship | Kenya |
| Education |
University of Nairobi (Bachelor of Laws) Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (Certified Public Accountant) Strathmore University (Chartered Financial Analyst) |
| Occupation | Business Executive, Lawyer & Accountant |
| Years active | 2001 — present |
| Known for | Business Administration |
| Home town | Nairobi |
| Title |
Managing Director & CEO Centum Investments |
| Religion | Christian |
| Spouse(s) | Mrs. Mworia |
James Mwirigi Mworia is a Kenyan lawyer, accountant and business executive. He currently serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Centum Investment Company Limited.,[1] the largest publicly traded private capital firm in East Africa.[2] He has served in that capacity since 2008.
Background and education
Mworia was born in 1978. He attended Alliance High School, Strathmore University and University of Nairobi. He holds the degree of Bachelor of Laws from Nairobi University. Also, he is a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Financial Analyst.[3]
Work History
In 2001, Mworia began working as an at Centum Investments. His first assignment was as a filing clerk, despite having a law degree and several other financial and accounting diplomas and certificates.
He gradually rose through the ranks, and in 2005 he was appointed Chief Investment Officer at Centum Investments. A post he served until December 2006 before joining TransCentury as its Head of Investments.[4] In 2008, at the young age of 30, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Centum.[5] During the first six years as CEO, Centum has increased its asset base from KES:6 billion (US$69 million) in 2008 to approximately KES:30 billion (US$350 million).[6]
Personal life
James Mworia is married and is the father of two children.
See also
References
- ↑ "James Mworia, Kenyan, Chief Executive Officer, Centum Investments". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ↑ Otindo, Brenda (August 2010). "James Mworia, CEO Centum Investments". Management Magazine via Kenyanmagazines.com. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ↑ "Strathmore Taught Me Excellence, Says CEO". Strathmore University. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ↑ "Centum Investment Company - Mworia, James". Reuters. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ↑ Wahito, Margaret (11 June 2014). "Mworia: From Intern to CEO of Fast Growing Centum". Capitalfm.co.ke. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ↑ Jacks, Mzwandile (10 June 2014). "Centum Posts Improved Annual Profit After Tax". Ventures Africa Magazine. Retrieved 13 June 2014.