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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CEO Masterclass is a 3-Day mentoring and networking forum exclusively for CEOs. It is a vibrant hub for CEOs to come find themselves, find mentors, mentor their upcoming colleagues, and grow their networks.
It is a very unique forum, the only one of its kind in Kenya. It blends both experienced and recently appointed CEOs, which provides the latter a deep well of experiences and knowledge from which to draw, as they chart their own trajectory.
The thinking behind the CEO Masterclass is a response to the fact that there is no structured forum where CEOs can go learn their trade. CEOs have long grappled with questions like-:
- Where does one go for training as a CEO?
- Where can a CEO find his or her peers to share experiences, learn from one another, and explore their fears in a safe environment?
It is generally recognized that business schools are mainly geared towards making better managers technically, but nobody teaches you how to be a CEO, moving from a mindset of a line manager to embracing the big picture.
Many newly appointed CEOs grapple with steep learning curves. The only person who can induct another CEO into the intricacies of the job, is another CEO because they have been there, done that!
As a participant, you will be taken through the following building blocks of the CEO Masterclass-:
- The Dot Perspective - positioning yourself in the whole scheme of things from self, family, corporate, country, globe and universe.
- Self-awareness - mapping yourself, and the benefits of regular self-evaluation.
- Story telling - searching for the turnaround moments in your life that determine who you are, and telling your personal story.
- Network analysis - evaluate whether the people around you are assisting your trajectory or weighing it down. How do you create a network for success as a CEO?
There is now a critical mass of CEOs in Kenya who have since exited into other pursuits. Their stories are well known, told to great acclaim or criticism. The CEO Masterclass provides you with the model to use in structuring your CEO trajectory so that your story is told as you want it to be.
The CEO Masterclass has tried and tested proprietary models that will be imparted during the forum to assist you undertake the self-development modules of the training. The training is designed to provide ample time for sharing and bonding among the participants.
Your investment in the training is KES 200,000 excluding VAT. This covers tuition and training materials, full board accommodation, golfing green fees, and air fares to and from the training venue. Accommodation is at a five star Beach Villa along Diani Beach - Primarily Shamba La Salama.
The CEO Masterclass has a maximum of 15 participants per group to facilitate maximum engagement and adequate time for personalized attention.
The CEO Masterclass further takes you into The Aftermath - how do you prepare yourself for life after the high voltage world of being a CEO?
The lead resource person is Mr. Kirumba Mwaura
Mr. Kirumba Mwaura
CEO MSCA GroupMr Kirumba is the CEO of MSCA Group, is a very experienced trainer and mentor. He has trained and mentored hundreds of CEOs over the last 20 years, reaching 1,000 CEOs and entrepreneurs in Kenya and around Africa. He has led several companies as CEO before founding MSCA Group.
Requirements
The CEO MasterClass is open to all newly appointed as well as current CEOs both in the private and public sector. There are no academic pre=requisites for one to enrol onto the program. Your time, availability and thirst for knowlege, absorbing and sharing new ideas with experienced CEOs is your number one qualification.
Cohort Speakers
About the speaker:
Mr. Kirumba Mwaura
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C.E.O
MSCA Group
Facilitator, Mentor.
Mr Kirumba is a serial entrepreneur, consultant, mentor and business leader. He has close to 35 years working experience in IT, management and governance consulting, SME development, Real estate, adventure and lately into retail distribution. He is a Rotarian of nearly 20yrs standing. Kirumba is an adventure enthusiast. Besides travelling for work to over 25 countries across Africa and the world, he has hiked Kilimanjaro seven times and has hiked the Inca trail to Machu Pichu in the Andes of South America. Besides running the standard chartered half marathon close to ten times, he has also run three full marathons in Berlin, Chicago and Paris. He is also a devoted family man ; married with three adult sons and a daughter in law.
About the speaker:
Md. Rita Kavashe
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C.E.O - Managing Director
Isuzu East Africa Limited
Guest Speaker.
Rita Kavashe is the Managing Director of Isuzu East Africa Limited, the largest motor vehicle assembler in East Africa. Her career in the automotive industry began in 1995 in General Motors at its East African operations where she has worked for the last 25 years. Prior to her current position, she has held several key roles in Sales and Marketing organizations both in Kenya and South Africa. Rita is currently the Chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board and a member of the Advisory Board of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance(KEPSA). She also serves as a member of the Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Board and the University of Eldoret Endowment Trust Board of Trustees. She is a Non-Executive Director and the Chairperson on the boards of Bamburi Cement Ltd and BAT Kenya Plc respectively, both being listed firms on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. She is also the Brand Ambassador for The Women on Boards Network, Kenya and an Executive Coach certified by the Academy of Executive Coaches (AOEC) UK.
About the speaker:
Mr. Peter Nduati
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Co-Founder/Chairman
TB Distributors Ltd
Guest Speaker.
Mr. Peter Nduati is an Eclectic entrepreneur with diverse interests. He is an Aspen Fellow, a Seasoned business leader and a holder of CNBC/Forbes Africa Entrepreneur of the Year (2013). He has been an innovator and entrepreneur with over 25 years in business leadership. Nduati has vast experience in all aspects of business formation, operation, finance, and management. He's a visionary product developer with deep education in marketing, strategy and analytics. An effective communicator and motivator who identifies and leverages assets in teammates to reach organizational goals. He also describes himself as a relentless optimist who believes there is no failure, only feedback. He has founded a number of successful ventures and businesses over the years some of which he has since sold out to venture into other thrilling investments and products. Nduati owns Pine Creek Records Ltd - independently owned Kenyan based record label. He is also the current chairman of the board of directors of True Blaq Group. He is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the insurance , entertainment, marketing and distribution industries.
About the speaker:
Mr. Louis Otieno
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Chairman of the Board
Airtel Kenya
Guest Speaker.
An ICT & business leader for 30 years, Louis Onyango OTIENO has accrued a unique set of experiences from the public & private sectors in the US & Africa. These drive Louis' passion for ICT in Development. He regularly travels rural Africa seeking inspiration for the application of ICTs to positively impact Africa's people & future. Otieno firmly believes that African innovation transforms the world. A software developer by training & a MBA graduate, Otieno began his professional career in the US, rising to AVP at EEC Financial Services in New York & New Jersey. He was responsible for IT systems integration as the firm expanded through mergers & acquisitions. In 1997, Otieno returned to Africa to lead Microsoft's expansion across West, East, Central Africa & the Indian Ocean Islands. Based in Nairobi & Johannesburg, Louis held various senior roles including Director for the Marketing, Business Operations and the Enterprise Sales groups, as well as the GM for East & Southern Africa. In these roles Otieno drove the company's fastest business growth globally. Otieno was also a founder Director of Microsoft 4Afrika – a strategic initiative aimed at helping Africa accelerate its economic growth & global competitiveness. Here, Otieno led the company’s partnerships with African governments & regional bodies in developing innovation-enabling policies. Otieno mentors many young professionals, some of whom now lead ICT multinationals across Africa. Otieno is a past President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Kenya. He has served on the boards of Kenya’s Vision 2030, Enablis (E. Africa), Red Media (Nigeria) & the COMESA Business Council. He sits on the boards of Nation Media Group PLC & Absa Bank of Kenya PLC providing guidance on Digital Transformation. He is the Chairman of the Boards of Airtel Networks Kenya Ltd and Absa Asset Management (K) Ltd. Louis is an advisor to the Lake Region Economic Bloc County Governors on matters COVID-19.
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