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John Njuguna, Kenya

Fellowship Year: 2025
Nationality: Kenya
Job Title: Group Director, Strategy & Capital Allocation
Organisation: Equity Group Holdings PLC

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Job Title: Group Director, Strategy & Capital Allocation

Organisation: Equity Group Holdings PLC

Professional History: John is the Group Director, Strategy & Capital Allocation for Equity Group Holding PLC (EGH), a financial services conglomerate headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. In addition to Kenya, EGH also has a presence in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ethiopia. At the Group, John advises on the most efficient allocation of resources - including capital - both across existing and new business lines to maximise shareholder return. This includes mergers and acquisitions both in existing and new markets.

Prior to joining EGH in 2022, John was an Associate on the investment team of London-based Helios Investment Partners, an Africa-focused Private Equity firm, and before that an associate on the UK M&A team of Barclays Capital. John feels strongly about about investing in, empowering, and growing African businesses to answer the unique needs of the continent.

Academic and professional credentials: BSc in Economics from Brown University, Rhode Island, USA (2013)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

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Nairobi, Kenya
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The African Leadership Institute (AFLI) focuses on building the capacity and capability of visionary and strategic leadership across the continent. Developing exceptional leaders representing all spheres of society, the Institute’s flagship programme is the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship. Offering a multifaceted learning experience and run in partnership with Oxford University, it is awarded annually to 20-25 carefully chosen candidates, nominated from across Africa. Alumni of the African Leadership Institute form a dynamic network of Fellows passionately committed to the continent’s transformation, bridging the divide between nations and ensuring that Africa is set centre-stage in global affairs.