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| '''Kris Senanu''' (born July 12, 1973) is a business executive, with ] and ] citizenship. He is the current Managing Director, ] Division of ], a company that provides a full range service of fixed and mobile communication services, both voice and data, provided to the corporate, government and SME sectors. | '''Kris Senanu''' (born July 12, 1973) is a business executive, with ] and ] citizenship. He is the current Managing Director, ] Division of ], a company that provides a full range service of fixed and mobile communication services, both voice and data, provided to the corporate, government and SME sectors.<ref name="techweez">{{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> | ||
| 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 |last1=Management |first1=Kenya Institute |title=Mr Kris Senanu |url=https://www.kim.ac.ke/about/team-member/kris-senanu-dEs7G8TzW7Nb8 |website=The Kenya Institute of Management |language=en |date=14 December 2018}}</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 investments start-ups in ] and African themed restaurants.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nsehe |first1=Mfonobong |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/#2e0c361c3a14 |accessdate=18 August 2020 |work=Forbes |date=16 February 2015 |language=en}}</ref> | He was one of the principal figures in ]'s listing onto the ], making it the first publicly listed ICT firm in ] in 2007. <ref name="kim">{{cite web |last1=Management |first1=Kenya Institute |title=Mr Kris Senanu |url=https://www.kim.ac.ke/about/team-member/kris-senanu-dEs7G8TzW7Nb8 |website=The Kenya Institute of Management |language=en |date=14 December 2018}}</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 investments start-ups in ] and African themed restaurants.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nsehe |first1=Mfonobong |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/#2e0c361c3a14 |accessdate=18 August 2020 |work=Forbes |date=16 February 2015 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| ==Education and Career == | ==Education and Career == | ||
| 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. | 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. | ||
| In 2001, he assisted in co-founding the ],<ref>{{cite web |title=KRIS SENANU:Africa Is Where Its Happening |url=http://www.businessworldghana.com/kris-senanuafrica-is-where-its-happening/ |website=Business World Ghana |date=24 August 2012}}</ref> becoming the company's Chief Operating Officer in 2005, and subsequently its Managing Director.<ref |
In 2001, he assisted in co-founding the ],<ref>{{cite web |title=KRIS SENANU:Africa Is Where Its Happening |url=http://www.businessworldghana.com/kris-senanuafrica-is-where-its-happening/ |website=Business World Ghana |date=24 August 2012}}</ref> becoming the company's Chief Operating Officer in 2005, and subsequently its Managing Director.<ref name="techweez"/><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> | ||
| Senanu is the current board chairman of Kenya Institute of Management <ref name="kim"/>, and has previously been chairman of ],]<ref name="techweez"/> among other corporate institutions in ]. | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Born | Kris Senanu (1973-07-12) July 12, 1973 (age 51) Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian, Kenyan |
| Alma mater | USIU-A, Warwick University |
| Occupation | Business Executive |
| Title | Managing Director,Enterprise Division Telkom Kenya; |
Kris Senanu (born July 12, 1973) is a business executive, with Ghanaian and Kenyan citizenship. He is the current Managing Director, Enterprise Division of Telkom Kenya, a company that provides a full range service of fixed and mobile communication services, both voice and data, provided to the corporate, government and SME sectors.
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, that he co-founded and chairs, remains passionate about angel investments start-ups in East Africa and African themed restaurants.
Education and Career
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.
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.
Senanu is the current board chairman of Kenya Institute of Management , and has previously been chairman of KeNIC,Telecommunications Service Providers of Kenya among other corporate institutions in Kenya.
See also
References
- ^ "Former Access Kenya Deputy CEO Kris Senanu to head Telkom Kenya's Enterprise Division". Tech Weez.
- ^ Management, Kenya Institute (14 December 2018). "Mr Kris Senanu". The Kenya Institute of Management.
- Nsehe, Mfonobong (16 February 2015). "Meet The Venture Capitalist From Ghana Investing In Restaurants And Night Clubs In Kenya". Forbes. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- "KRIS SENANU:Africa Is Where Its Happening". Business World Ghana. 24 August 2012.
- "Kenya: I Work 16hrs a Day – Access Kenya MD, Kris Senanu". All Africa.
- "Telkom Kenya to keep Orange brand for 18 months". Telecomparer.
- "Former AccessKenya executive to head Telkom unit". Business Daily.