James Mworia
| James Mworia | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1978 (age 37–38) |
| Residence | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| 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 is the managing director and chief executive officer of Centum Investments,[1] the largest publicly traded private capital firm in eastern 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 the University of Nairobi. He has a Bachelor of Laws from Nairobi University. He is also a certified public accountant and a chartered financial analyst.[3]
Work history
In 2001, Mworia began working as a filing clerk at Centum Investments. Despite having a law degree and several other financial and accounting diplomas and certificates, he accepted this entry-level position. He gradually rose through the ranks, and in 2005 he was appointed chief investment officer at Centum Investments. He served in that position until December 2006, when he joined TransCentury Investments as its head of investments.[4][5]
In 2008, at age 30, he was appointed chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director at Centum.[6][5] During his first six years as CEO, Centum increased its asset base from KES:6 billion (US$69 million) to approximately KES:30 billion (US$350 million).[7]
Other responsibilities
He serves as the chairman of the board of directors at Sidian Bank.[8] He also serves as a board member at the Nairobi Stock Exchange, effective June 2015.[9] In September 2016, he was named the highest paid executive among the five largest corporations in Kenya, with an annual compensation package valued at KES:201.1 million (approx. US$2 million) annually.[10]
Personal life
According to a 2011 published report, James Mworia is a married father.[11]
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.
- ↑ Reuters (2014). "Centum Investment Company - Profile of Mworia, James". Reuters.com. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- 1 2 Mulupi, Dinfin (19 August 2015). "How Kenya's James Mworia rose from intern to CEO in seven years". Cape Town: Howwemadeitinafrica.com. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Ngugi, Brian (30 September 2016). "James Mworia: Law intern who rose to best paid CEO in Kenya". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ↑ John Gachiri, and Simon Ciuri (25 June 2015). "Centum's Mworia Takes Ciano NSE Board Position". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- ↑ Juma, Victor (19 September 2016). "Centum's Mworia tops list of Kenya's best paid executives". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ↑ B. Otindo (14 September 2011). "Millionaire James Mworia, Kenyan CEO of Centum Investments, East Africa's Largest Equity Firm". Africanmillionaire.net. Retrieved 20 September 2016.