STEPHEN KIZZITO MANYASI
Business Consultant
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Dynamic Senior Technical Advisor with AECF LLC, specializing in strategic planning and operational excellence. Proven track record in diagnosing complex challenges and delivering data-driven solutions that enhance performance. Adept at stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership, driving significant organizational growth and improving decision-making processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Advisor, Strategy & Markets Growth
AECF LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Led advisory support for portfolio companies and internal teams, designing systems to unlock scale.
- Structured complex assessments, diagnosing challenges, and delivering data-driven recommendations.
- Designed performance dashboards, enhancing monitoring of KPIs and decision-making processes.
- Introduced frameworks to improve cross-team coordination and investment analysis quality.
- Collaborated with executives to refine go-to-market strategies in various African markets.
- Developed tools for organizational learning, fostering knowledge sharing.
- Managed analytical projects from inception to completion across functions.
- Transformed ambiguous problems into actionable pathways.
Commercial Director (Consultant)
Agsol Kenya Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Redesigned commercial strategy to enhance market structure and optimize decision-making processes.
- Diagnosed organizational gaps in sales and process flow, designing targeted solutions and operating models.
- Built and tested performance management systems that enhanced forecasting accuracy and team accountability.
- Negotiated strategic partnerships to access new markets and guide long-term growth planning.
- Conducted project-based analytical advisory work to support strategic initiatives.
- Introduced coordination tools that streamlined internal communication and collaboration.
- Designed scalable models for expansion to facilitate sustainable growth.
Country Manager & Head of Partnerships, Africa
Trend Energy Kenya Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Structured and executed Kenya market-entry plan, incorporating regulatory processes and risk assessments.
- Codified internal processes to enable expansion into Rwanda, Ethiopia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
- Drove multi-country operational management and cross-functional collaboration for successful execution.
- Cultivated relationships with government agencies and MFIs to align external partners with operational goals.
- Co-led public-private pilot (Smart Markets Project) targeting technology deployment and impact measurement.
- Established operational systems from inception while effectively managing pilot programs.
- Navigated ambiguity across multiple markets to achieve strategic objectives.
Business Development Consultant
Sistema Bio
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Enhanced financial management and collections processes to reduce default risks.
- Established partnerships with county governments and NGOs to broaden financing channels for clean energy projects.
- Developed stock management and repayment strategies to protect working capital.
Head of Sales, East & Southern Africa
Greenlight Planet (Sun King)
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Designed and scaled operational systems for a rapidly expanding organization, managing a 50+ team and multi-country commercial operations.
- Built the Consumer Finance department from inception—designing processes, monitoring systems, and operational standards used across the region.
- Used data analysis to identify sales, repayment, and distribution bottlenecks; implemented solutions that improved efficiency and scale.
- Expanded operations into Somalia & Somaliland, building models that balanced risk, compliance, and growth.
- Systems builder with on-the-ground understanding.
- Experience shaping processes for scale.
- Strong analytical and people leadership skills.
Brand Manager
Bata Shoe Co.
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Led strategy, analytics, and competitive positioning—designing data-driven insights to guide business decisions.
- Improved brand market share by 67% through structured problem analysis and targeted strategy execution.
- Introduced market intelligence tools that informed product, pricing, and growth decisions.
Education
BSc - International Business
Makerere University Business School
ICDL Certification -
Institute of Advanced Technology
Professional Training - Risk Management, Sales Leadership, Commercial Strategy, Analytics
Skills
- Internal consulting and systems design
- Cross-functional problem solving
- Process improvement and operational excellence
- Strategic planning and growth
- Data analysis and insight synthesis
- Project management and portfolio oversight
- Stakeholder engagement and leadership
- Coaching and talent development
Training
- Risk Management
- Sales Leadership
- Commercial Strategy
- Analytics
Board Level Leadership Value
- Experienced in building new functions, systems, and teams
- Strong consultant mindset: analytical, structured, insight-driven
- Proven ability to design and manage pilots, innovations, and growth projects
- Skilled at engaging senior leaders and aligning cross-functional work
- Passionate about scaling mission-driven organizations
Core Capabilities
- Internal Consulting & Cross-Functional Problem Solving
- Systems Design, Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Strategic Planning & Organizational Growth
- Data-Driven Analysis & Insight Synthesis
- Project & Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Engagement (Government, DFIs, Corporates)
- Team Leadership, Coaching & Talent Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Director (Consultant)
Agsol Kenya Ltd
11.2023 - 09.2025
Senior Technical Advisor, Strategy & Markets Growth
AECF LLC
01.2021 - Current
Country Manager & Head of Partnerships, Africa
Trend Energy Kenya Ltd
08.2019 - 01.2021
Business Development Consultant
Sistema Bio
01.2019 - 06.2019
Head of Sales, East & Southern Africa
Greenlight Planet (Sun King)
01.2014 - 01.2018
Brand Manager
Bata Shoe Co.
01.2008 - 01.2014
BSc - International Business
Makerere University Business School
ICDL Certification -
Institute of Advanced Technology