Aggrey Anduuru

Director- People and Culture
HR Thought Leader | Mediator & Arbitrator | HR Auditor | Organizational Development Specialist Aggrey Anduuru is a seasoned Human Resource strategist and organizational development expert based in Nairobi, Kenya. With over 15 years of progressive leadership experience, he currently serves as Director – Lead & Strategy at Essential Business Advisory Services Ltd and Essential Management Consultancy Services Ltd, where he drives strategic growth, talent development, performance optimization, and ethical governance across diverse client portfolios. Aggrey is a Senior Professional in Human Resources – International (SPHRi, HRCI-USA) and holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from the University of Nairobi. He is also a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) and a Higher Diploma holder in HR Management, with an undergraduate background in International Business Administration (Finance) from USIU-Africa. A respected Court-Annexed Mediator (MAC No. 2023-1144), Aggrey specializes in commercial and labour dispute resolution, bringing balance, procedural fairness, and deep knowledge of Kenya’s Employment Act and international labour standards into every engagement. He is a published author and HR commentator, co-author of the Workplace Discipline Manual, and author of HR Saves Christmas and HR Goes to Therapy. Through his periodical newsletter HRO, he continues to shape conversations in human capital management. Beyond boardrooms and courtrooms, Aggrey is a committed Toastmaster, sharpening leadership and communication excellence while mentoring professionals in ethical leadership, performance management, and workplace transformation.
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John is the Worldwide Managing Partner, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Finovate, where he oversees global strategy and operations while preserving Bain’s renowned culture. With over 20 years at the firm, John has advised global CEOs and is a recognized expert in deal advisory and value creation for portfolio companies.

He has a strong background in private equity, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and consumer products. John is also involved in sustainability initiatives and serves on the Board of Directors of Cancer, a non-profit focused on fighting pediatric cancer. He holds master’s degrees in civil engineering and multilingual business communication from the University of Ghent and is based in New York.

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