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'''Njeri Rionge''' is the CEO and founder of [[Ignite Consulting & Investment]] Limited, and director and co-founder of [[Wananchi Online Limited]], a leading IP communications solutions provider. | '''Njeri Rionge''' is 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 is a successful senior executive with extensive local and international experience in strategic leadership and organizational development. She has demonstrated an ability to lead, influence, manage group dynamics, inspire, and mentor others to achieve outstanding bottom-line results for both employees and the organization. By co-founding and leading Wanachi Online she has | She is a successful senior executive with extensive local and international experience in strategic leadership and organizational development. She has demonstrated an ability to lead, influence, manage group dynamics, inspire, and mentor others to achieve outstanding bottom-line results for both employees and the organization. By co-founding and leading Wanachi Online she has shown her ability to implement cost-effective business solutions. | ||
Ms. Rionge is also engaged in strategic decision-making positions as a director and chairperson of several boards and board committees for a broad spectrum of industries.<ref>[http://igniteconsulting.co.ke/ignite_consulting/ignite_team.html ignite team]</ref> | Ms. Rionge is also engaged in strategic decision-making positions as a director and chairperson of several boards and board committees for a broad spectrum of industries.<ref>[http://igniteconsulting.co.ke/ignite_consulting/ignite_team.html ignite team]</ref> | ||
Njeri was the first female African representative seated on [[ICANN]]'s board.<ref>[http://igniteconsulting.co.ke/ignite_consulting/ignite_team.html ignite team]</ref> | Njeri was the first female African representative seated on [[ICANN]]'s board, from June 2003 to November 2008.<ref>[http://igniteconsulting.co.ke/ignite_consulting/ignite_team.html ignite team]</ref> | ||
==Relevant Professional Development== | ==Relevant Professional Development== | ||
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* All African Business Women (AABA) | * All African Business Women (AABA) | ||
* Kenya Woman Finance Trust (KWFT)<ref>[http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/njeri-rionge/5/966/760 linkedin profile]</ref> | * Kenya Woman Finance Trust (KWFT)<ref>[http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/njeri-rionge/5/966/760 linkedin profile]</ref> | ||
* Urukundo Investments, co- | * Urukundo Investments, co-founder and past chairperson<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/biog/rionge.htm ICANN Bio]</ref> | ||
==Community Involvement== | ==Community Involvement== | ||
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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. | 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, | 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.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/biog/rionge.htm ICANN Bio]</ref> | Njeri has also promoted African arts to the American market via the Black Expo Conference.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/biog/rionge.htm ICANN Bio]</ref> | ||
==ICANN== | ==ICANN== | ||
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 | 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 [[NomCom|Nominating Committee]] to serve a second term, which ran through the conclusion of ICANN's annual meeting in November 2008.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/biog/rionge.htm ICANN biography data]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[category: Kenya]] | [[category: Kenya]] | ||
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| Email: | njeri [at] wananchi.com | ||
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Njeri Rionge is 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 is a successful senior executive with extensive local and international experience in strategic leadership and organizational development. She has demonstrated an ability to lead, influence, manage group dynamics, inspire, and mentor others to achieve outstanding bottom-line results for both employees and the organization. By co-founding and leading Wanachi Online she has shown her ability to implement cost-effective business solutions.
Ms. Rionge is also engaged in strategic decision-making positions as a director and chairperson of several boards and board committees for a broad spectrum of industries.[1]
Njeri was the first female African representative seated on ICANN's board, from June 2003 to November 2008.[2]
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)[4]
- Urukundo Investments, co-founder and past chairperson[5]
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.[6]
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.[7]