Njeri Rionge
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Njeri Rionge (1969 — 2023[1]) was the CEO and founder of Ignite Consulting & Investment Limited, and director and co-founder of Wananchi Online Limited, a leading IP communications solutions provider.
She was a senior executive with local and international experience in strategic leadership and organizational development. She co-founded and led Wanachi Online.
Ms. Rionge was also engaged in strategic decision-making positions as a director and chairperson of several boards and board committees for a broad spectrum of industries.[2]
Njeri was the first female African representative seated on ICANN's board, from June 2003 to November 2008.[3]
Relevant Professional Development[edit | edit source]
- ISO 9001:2000, Lead Auditor (working on IRCA accreditation)
- Predictive Index (PI) Analysis
- Corporate Governance, Certified Director
Directorships[edit | edit source]
Memberships[edit | edit source]
- American Business Association ( ABA)
- Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT)
- All African Business Women (AABA)
- Kenya Woman Finance Trust (KWFT)[5]
- Urukundo Investments, co-founder and past chairperson[6]
Community Involvement[edit | edit source]
Njeri was involved in creating an Internet educational series on KTN television; her goal is to make Internet services available to Kenyans with the fruition of e-commerce in the near future.
She has been featured in a variety of media formats, including the international media; and has worked as an inspirational speaker in Africa, Europe, and North America.
Njeri has also promoted African arts to the American market via the Black Expo Conference.[7]
ICANN[edit | edit source]
Njeri Rionge's first term on the ICANN Board ran from June 2003 through the conclusion of ICANN's annual meeting in 2005; she was later selected by the Nominating Committee to serve a second term, which ran through the conclusion of ICANN's annual meeting in November 2008.[8]
References[edit | edit source]
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