Peter Kagunye

Background

About Peter Kagunye

CEO of Maarifa Education in charge of providing overall operational, financial and administrative leadership of the company and its network of universitiesMaarifa Education is a pan African higher education company focused on acquiring and developing private universities across Africa to deliver transformative, high quality, and market relevant tertiary education. Previously the Director of Finance of Maarifa Education in charge of managing and overseeing the financial operations of Maarifa education and its network of universities.Prior to joining Maarifa, was a Finance Manager and Chief Financial Officer with 14 years experience in the Private Equity Industry at Bain Capital and Capital Resource Partners.Experience in:• Leading diverse team to achieve company's strategic goals• Developing and implementing business operations policies and procedures to drive execution• Developing Strong Company Culture and Work Environment• Improving Sales Processes and Management to Drive Sales Growth• Financial and Business Operations Analysis • Business Financial Management• Accounting and Finance - CPA• Raising Capital and Investor Relations• Reporting to a Board of Directors• Restructuring and Turning Around and Under-Performing Company• Valuations and Financial Modeling• Managing portfolio companies in Private Equity. Member of Board of Directors for - Ganeden Biotech, Science driven company that develops and markets superior probiotics and branded dietary supplements- MedMark Services, Operator of addiction treatment facilities and primary healthcare clinics.• Due diligence on potential investments in Private Equity• Starting and Building a Start-Up - Founder of a coffee and tea company- Founder of a Youth Leadership non-profit organization