1.

Strategic Development & Execution of Hyperscale Data Centres

2.

Cloud and Digital Infrastructure Expansion in Emerging Markets

3.

Commercial Negotiation & JV Structuring

4.

Go-To-Market Strategy for Cloud and Connectivity Platforms

5.

Executive Coaching & High-Performing Team Development

6.

Advisory, Project-Based, and Interim Executive Engagements

1.

Co-Founded IXAfrica – 1992 - Built Kenya’s leading hyperscale-ready data centre from concept to launch, including land acquisition, ecosystem integration, and commercial go-live.

2.

Pioneered Market Ecosystem Strategy - Integrated ISPs, telcos, cloud providers, and content networks; championed carrier neutrality, resulting in one of East Africa’s most interconnected facilities.

3.

Led Strategic Global Partnerships -  Raised international visibility and engaged with global players like Oracle and Google to drive cloud market entry into Kenya.

4.

Built High-Performance Teams-  Recruited and mentored top-tier commercial talent, driving innovation, execution, and long-term platform success.

IXAfrica Data Centres Ltd,

Senior Director - Business Development & Sales,

Feb 2021 – Apr 2024

Founding team member responsible for hyperscale GTM strategy. Led negotiations with cloud providers, signed first hyperscaler MSA, and built interconnection ecosystem. Structured sales by vertical and planned regional expansion.

iColo.io,

General Manager - Kenya,

Nov 2018 – Nov 2020

Drove commercial and strategic growth for NBO1 and MBA1. Introduced KIXP, secured land for MBA2, and played a key role in 2Africa and PEACE cable landings. Achieved revenue targets through sales structuring and ecosystem expansion.

Avis – Simba Vehicle Rental Ltd,

Country Director – Kenya,

Nov 2016 – Nov 2018

Transformed operations and service delivery. Expanded corporate leasing, realigned sales strategy, and enhanced customer experience.

Sintel Security Print Solutions,

Chief Commercial & Operations Officer (CCOO),

Jun 2013 – Sept 2016

Managed commercial performance across secure printing contracts with government and financial institutions. Drove product diversification and growth.

Blue-Ion Ltd (IT/IP Systems Integrator)

Chief Executive Officer ,

2012 – 2013

Founded and led IT infrastructure integration firm focused on enterprise solutions and IP surveillance.

Rapid Communications Ltd,

Chief Operating Officer,

2011 – 2012

Oversaw regional telecom operations, led restructuring, and optimised client delivery during growth phase.

Telkom Orange Kenya Ltd,

Marketing Manager – Business Markets,

2009 – 2011

Led B2B marketing and strategy in enterprise segments. Played key role in national mobile number portability implementation.

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.),

(2006–2009)