Patrick Gitau
Nairobi
Summary
GRC strategist and risk management expert with 26+ years of international experience across 16 countries. Proven record in enhancing organizational integrity, developing governance frameworks, and implementing ERM solutions in complex environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Risk Specialist
Glo Nigeria
Risk Manager
Essar Africa
Risk Analyst
Airtel Africa
Business Development Manager
KPLC
Independent Consultant & Project Director
01.2018 - Current
- Executed 30+ high-impact projects for international organizations and governments
- Focused on ERM framework development, forensic audits, and strategic evaluations.
Head of ERM, Internal Audit, BCM & Fraud
MTN Afghanistan
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Instituted risk management strategy, reducing operational risks by 30%.
Head of IT Governance Risk & Compliance
Equity Bank Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Established IT GRC framework, enhancing regulatory compliance by 25%.
Senior Manager - Risk Assurance
PwC
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Directed risk assurance engagements for multinational clients across East Africa.
Education
20+ Online Diplomas -
13+ Professional Certifications -
MBA Finance (Merit) -
University of Leicester, UK
01.2011
Skills
- Strategy
- Governance
- ERM & BCMS
- Program Evaluation & Forensic Investigations
- Anti-Corruption & Capacity Building
- Financial Crime Prevention including AML-CTF
Accomplishments
- Authored Corporate Governance Code for Rwandan state-owned enterprises, 01/01/22
- Spearheaded evaluation of Rwanda's 13-year Public Financial Management strategy, 01/01/22 - 01/01/23
- Implemented ERM frameworks for 10+ African organizations, improving risk mitigation by 40%, 01/01/18 - 01/01/23
- Executed 6 forensic audits for GIZ Kenya & Somalia, uncovering $2M potential fraud, 01/01/21 - 01/01/24
- Facilitated 100+ training programs across 17 countries, bolstering African expertise in GRC and anti-fraud measures, 01/01/18 - 01/01/23
- Developed Fintech risk & compliance framework for Glo Nigeria, yielding $3M ROI in 6 months, 01/01/18 - 01/01/18
Languages
Fluent, English
Fluent, Kiswahili
Leadership Experience
- Former Board Member & Training Director, ACFE Kenya Chapter and NGO in Kenya
- Regional Director, Enterprise Risk Management Academy (Singapore-based)
- Board of Management Member, Secondary School in Kenya
Timeline
Independent Consultant & Project Director
01.2018 - Current
Head of ERM, Internal Audit, BCM & Fraud
MTN Afghanistan
01.2016 - 01.2017
Head of IT Governance Risk & Compliance
Equity Bank Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
Senior Manager - Risk Assurance
PwC
01.2012 - 01.2013
Project Risk Specialist
Glo Nigeria
Risk Manager
Essar Africa
Risk Analyst
Airtel Africa
Business Development Manager
KPLC
20+ Online Diplomas -
13+ Professional Certifications -
MBA Finance (Merit) -
University of Leicester, UK
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