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| nationality = Ghanaian, Kenyan | nationality = Ghanaian, Kenyan
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| title = MD – Enterprise Division<br>]; Vice Chair of the United States International University's Council; Council Chair – Kenya Institute of Management. | title = MD – Enterprise Division<br>];
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'''Kris SENANU''' (born July 12, 1973) is a pan-African digital transformation expert and techpreneur, with ] and ] citizenship, focused on growing businesses and the requisite capacity, across ]. This he majorly does through consistent technological advancement and digitisation in corporates, ] and strategic investment in technology start-ups. '''Kris SENANU''' (born July 12, 1973) is a ] born ] based in ].
⚫ He was one of the principal figures in ]'s listing onto the ], making it the first publicly listed ICT firm in ] in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|work = Forbes |title = Meet The Venture Capitalist From Ghana Investing in Restaurants And Night Clubs in Kenya |url =https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2015/02/16/meet-the-venture-capitalist-from-ghana-investing-in-restaurants-and-night-clubs-in-kenya/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work = Biz Tech Africa |title = Kris Senanu to lead Telkom Kenya Enterprise Division |url =http://www.biztechafrica.com/article/kris-senanu-lead-telkom-kenya-enterprise-division/11495/}}</ref> He was also instrumental in ]'s expansion into the East African region, thereafter. Senanu, through investment company Blackrock Capital Investments Limited Kenya, that he co-founded invests in african-themed restaurants and startups.<ref>{{cite web|work = How We Made It in Africa |title = No escalator to the top, says ‘pan-African’ businessman Kris Senanu |url =http://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/no-escalator-to-the-top-says-pan-african-businessman-kris-senanu/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work = Daily Nation |title = No task given to you is beneath you; learn from it|url =http://www.nation.co.ke/lifestyle/myNetwork/Kris-Senanu-ALL-TASKS-COUNTS/3141096-3424080-format-xhtml-7x7jp6/index.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/no-escalator-to-the-top-says-pan-african-businessman-kris-senanu/44118/|title=No escalator to the top, says 'pan-African' businessman Kris Senanu|date=October 15, 2014|work=How We Made It in Africa|access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref>

He is currently the Managing Director of the Enterprise Division at ], the Vice Chair of the ]'s Council, the Chair of the Governing Council at the Kenya Institute of Management<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.kim.ac.ke/index.php/who-we-are/management/|title=Management – The Kenya Institute of Management|website=kim.ac.ke|access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref>,the Vice Chair of KEPSA's ICT Sector Board, member on the Board (Currently interim Chair) of financial solution provider, Craft Silicon. and the Chair of corporate marketing agency , headquartered in ], ], but with a steady African footprint. He is also a Member of the Advisory Board of Board Room Africa, a bold initiative that strives to accelerate the placement of female talent to boards across the African continent.Kris recently joined the Board of the Amahoro Coalition, an African-led initiative, of which he is a co-founder, to champion for the economic inclusion of refugees on the continent, majorly by way of post-secondary education.

He is a former chair of the Kenya Network Information Centre (]) as well as a past member of the Technical Committee at the ].

⚫ He was one of the principal figures in ]'s listing onto the ], making it the first publicly listed ICT firm in ] in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|work = Forbes |title = Meet The Venture Capitalist From Ghana Investing in Restaurants And Night Clubs in Kenya |url =https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2015/02/16/meet-the-venture-capitalist-from-ghana-investing-in-restaurants-and-night-clubs-in-kenya/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work = Biz Tech Africa |title = Kris Senanu to lead Telkom Kenya Enterprise Division |url =http://www.biztechafrica.com/article/kris-senanu-lead-telkom-kenya-enterprise-division/11495/}}</ref> He was also instrumental in ]'s expansion into the East African region, thereafter. Senanu, through investment company Blackrock Capital Investments, that he co-founded and chairs, remains passionate about angel investment in tech-based start-ups in East Africa, with the long-term objective of further investment and similar capacity building across Africa.<ref>{{cite web|work = How We Made It in Africa |title = No escalator to the top, says ‘pan-African’ businessman Kris Senanu |url =http://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/no-escalator-to-the-top-says-pan-african-businessman-kris-senanu/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work = Daily Nation |title = No task given to you is beneath you; learn from it|url =http://www.nation.co.ke/lifestyle/myNetwork/Kris-Senanu-ALL-TASKS-COUNTS/3141096-3424080-format-xhtml-7x7jp6/index.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/no-escalator-to-the-top-says-pan-african-businessman-kris-senanu/44118/|title=No escalator to the top, says 'pan-African' businessman Kris Senanu|date=October 15, 2014|work=How We Made It in Africa|access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref>


==Education and Career Milestones== ==Education and Career Milestones==
Kris Senanu attended the ], attaining an undergraduate degree in International Business Administration, majoring in Marketing and a graduate degree (MBA) in Strategic Management from ]'s Business School. He has received accreditation from the ] (CIM). Senanu is also a Fellow of both the CIM and the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM).<ref name=":0" /> Kris Senanu attended the ], attaining an undergraduate degree in International Business Administration, majoring in Marketing and a graduate degree (MBA) in Strategic Management from ]'s Business School. He has received accreditation from the ] (CIM). Senanu is also a Fellow of both the CIM and the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM).


In 2001, he assisted in co-founding the ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businessworldghana.com/kris-senanuafrica-is-where-its-happening/|title=KRIS SENANU:Africa Is Where Its Happening – Business World Ghana|website=businessworldghana.com|access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref> becoming the company's Chief Operating Officer in 2005, and subsequently its Managing Director.<ref>{{cite web|work = Tech Weez |title = Former Access Kenya Deputy CEO Kris Senanu to head Telkom Kenya's Enterprise Division |url =http://www.techweez.com/2016/06/29/former-access-kenya-kris-senanu-head-telkom-kenyas-enterprise-division/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work = All Africa |title = Kenya: I Work 16hrs a Day – Access Kenya MD, Kris Senanu |url =http://allafrica.com/stories/201411140145.html}}</ref> In 2014, ] was acquired by Internet Solutions (]), with Senanu becoming its deputy CEO.<ref>{{cite web|work = Telecomparer |title = Telkom Kenya to keep Orange brand for 18 months |url =http://www.telecompaper.com/news/telkom-kenya-to-keep-orange-brand-for-18-months--1151917}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work = Business Daily |title = Former AccessKenya executive to head Telkom unit |url =http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Former-AccessKenya-executive-to-head-Telkom-unit/539550-3273114-cfipmq/index.html}}</ref> In 2001, he assisted in co-founding the ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businessworldghana.com/kris-senanuafrica-is-where-its-happening/|title=KRIS SENANU:Africa Is Where Its Happening – Business World Ghana|website=businessworldghana.com|access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref> becoming the company's Chief Operating Officer in 2005, and subsequently its Managing Director.<ref>{{cite web|work = Tech Weez |title = Former Access Kenya Deputy CEO Kris Senanu to head Telkom Kenya's Enterprise Division |url =http://www.techweez.com/2016/06/29/former-access-kenya-kris-senanu-head-telkom-kenyas-enterprise-division/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work = All Africa |title = Kenya: I Work 16hrs a Day – Access Kenya MD, Kris Senanu |url =http://allafrica.com/stories/201411140145.html}}</ref> In 2014, ] was acquired by Internet Solutions (]), with Senanu becoming its deputy CEO.<ref>{{cite web|work = Telecomparer |title = Telkom Kenya to keep Orange brand for 18 months |url =http://www.telecompaper.com/news/telkom-kenya-to-keep-orange-brand-for-18-months--1151917}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work = Business Daily |title = Former AccessKenya executive to head Telkom unit |url =http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Former-AccessKenya-executive-to-head-Telkom-unit/539550-3273114-cfipmq/index.html}}</ref>
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==See also== ==See also==
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==References== ==References==

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Kris Senanu
BornKris Senanu
(1973-07-12) July 12, 1973 (age 51)
Accra, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian, Kenyan
Alma materUSIU-A, Warwick University
Occupationbusiness executive
TitleMD – Enterprise Division
Telkom Kenya;

Kris SENANU (born July 12, 1973) is a Ghanaian born business executive based in Kenya. He was one of the principal figures in AccessKenya Group's listing onto the Nairobi Securities Exchange, making it the first publicly listed ICT firm in Kenya in 2007. He was also instrumental in AccessKenya's expansion into the East African region, thereafter. Senanu, through investment company Blackrock Capital Investments Limited Kenya, that he co-founded invests in african-themed restaurants and startups.

Education and Career Milestones

Kris Senanu attended the USIU-A, attaining an undergraduate degree in International Business Administration, majoring in Marketing and a graduate degree (MBA) in Strategic Management from Warwick University's Business School. He has received accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Senanu is also a Fellow of both the CIM and the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM).

In 2001, he assisted in co-founding the AccessKenya Group, becoming the company's Chief Operating Officer in 2005, and subsequently its Managing Director. In 2014, AccessKenya Group was acquired by Internet Solutions (IS), with Senanu becoming its deputy CEO.

See also

References

  1. "Meet The Venture Capitalist From Ghana Investing in Restaurants And Night Clubs in Kenya". Forbes.
  2. "Kris Senanu to lead Telkom Kenya Enterprise Division". Biz Tech Africa.
  3. "No escalator to the top, says 'pan-African' businessman Kris Senanu". How We Made It in Africa.
  4. "No task given to you is beneath you; learn from it". Daily Nation.
  5. "No escalator to the top, says 'pan-African' businessman Kris Senanu". How We Made It in Africa. October 15, 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  6. "KRIS SENANU:Africa Is Where Its Happening – Business World Ghana". businessworldghana.com. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  7. "Former Access Kenya Deputy CEO Kris Senanu to head Telkom Kenya's Enterprise Division". Tech Weez.
  8. "Kenya: I Work 16hrs a Day – Access Kenya MD, Kris Senanu". All Africa.
  9. "Telkom Kenya to keep Orange brand for 18 months". Telecomparer.
  10. "Former AccessKenya executive to head Telkom unit". Business Daily.
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