John Githinji Theuri has over 28 years of experience, including 15 years in management roles. His experience is concentrated in strategic marketing and general management. He has a PhD in Entrepreneurship from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology and has founded three social enterprises in the last 5 years. He has worked in various roles including adjunct lecturer, faculty member, dean of students, and consultant.
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1. John Githinji Theuri
johngithinjitheuri@gmail.com
05088 819 084
https://ke.linkedin.com/in/john-theuri-1784a82a
Career Summary or Professional Profile
John has 28 years of work experience, with 15 years of management experience, including a high-level position.
John’s experience is notably concentrated in Strategic Marketing and General Management, with exposure to
Consulting, Knowledge and Learning Management. John is committed to transformative learning approaches,
evidenced by his resolve to always invite industry practitioners as guest lecturers. John’s dynamism in employing
effective learner-centred pedagogy, best illustrates his capability to handle varying tasks and assignments with
utmost dedication, resolute passion, excellence and utmost professionalism.
Key Competencies
Leadership; Teamwork; Communication; Adaptability; Reliability; Motivation; Integrity; Decision Making; Initiative;
Work Standards; Problem Solving; Stress Tolerance; Organization &Time Management.
Key Achievements
• Has founded three social enterprises within the last 5 years;
• Has written articles on corporate issues and education management on social
platforms;
• Was promoted after a few days of reporting to Riara University.
• Directed a team of 80 youths in a mountain climbing expedition lasting 5 days.
• Trained 100 managers in Customer Service;
• Supervised 100 students in field practicum;
• Supervised 20 Masters Thesis; leading to the graduation of all my students;
• Built a new team/division (not just hiring, also managing the workflow) for the company
• Redesigned and implemented a more effective procedures for managing students
internship;
• Met deadlines consistently;
• Recommended internship be made a requirement for all business students completing
an undergraduate degree. This dramatically increased the number of students
requiring supervision from 10 to 100.
• Has been actively involved in direct sales at family retail outlets;
• Has directly trained, supervised and mentored over 1000 students.
Academic Qualifications
Degree University Year
PhD in Entrepreneurship Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology 2012-Ongoing
MSc Degree in Entrepreneurship Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology 1996 -1998
Bachelors of Business Administration Daystar University (Messiah College) 1990-1994
Employment Summary
Title Organization
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Curriculum Vitae
2. Adjunct Lecturer Riara University School of Business Jan 2014 Feb 2017
Full time Faculty
Faculty at Riara University School of
Business
Jan 2013 Jan 2014
Acting, Dean of Students Riara University Jan 2013 Jan 2014
Lecturer Riara University Jan 2013 Feb 2017
July 2007 Consultant, Team Member Trust Fund (NETF) Strategic Plan Jul 2007 Jul 2007
Lecturer Daystar University Jan 2000 Dec 2012
Credit Manager, Ebony SACCO Micro-Finance Sacco Savings (SASA) Jan 1999 Jul 1999
Research Assistant, Kenya rural Enterprise
Program (K-REP)
Athi River town Nov 1998 Jan 2016
Researcher
Kenya Small Traders and Entrepreneurs
Society
Jan 1998 Apr 1998
Business development intern
Kenya Small Traders and Entrepreneurs
Society
May 1997 Jun 1997
Daystar University Sep 1996 Apr 1998
Accounts Clerk Kenya Breweries Ltd May 1995 Sep 1996
Media Social Worker Kenyatta National Hospital Jun 1993 Jul 1993
Leadership Roles Summary
Title Organisation
Start
date
End
date
Board Member Pace Setter International Jan 2017 Ongoing
Board Member Daystar University Alumni Association Apr 2016 Apr 2016
Founder & President
AfriCAN Mentorship & Empowerment
Network (AMEN)
Feb 2016 Feb 2016
Founder & Executive Director
Sociopreneurship Ecosystems Africa
Limited
Aug 2014 Aug 2014
Acting, Dean of Students Riara University Jan 2013 Jan 2014
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3. Founder- KECEFO Kenya Counties Entrepreneurship Forum Sep 2012 Feb 2017
Chairman Daystar University Multipurpose Sacco Apr 2012 Jan 2013
Committee Member
Daystar University Enterprise Limited
Steering Committee
Feb 2009 Dec 2011
Risk Champion
Daystar University Commerce
Department(School of Business)
Jan 2009 Dec 2012
Committee Member
Daystar University Risk Management
Committee
Jan 2009 Dec 2012
Chairman Board of Trustees Amani Ya Juu Foundation Dec 2008 Dec 2015
Chairman Land Committee University Multipurpose Sacco May 2008 Apr 2012
Vice Treasurer Nyari Bound Investment Company Mar 2008 Dec 2010
Team Member
Daystar University Quality Assurance Pilot
Project
Jan 2008 Dec 2012
Team Leader Daystar
University Commerce Department Annual
Faculty
Jan 2008 Mar 2008
Consultant, Team Member Trust Fund (NETF) Strategic Plan Jul 2007 Jul 2007
Treasurer Nyari Bound Investment Company Mar 2006 Mar 2008
Member
Board of Trustees Amani Ya Juu
Foundation
Mar 2006 Feb 2017
Chair
Investigation Committee DVC-FAP Daystar
University
Mar 2005 Apr 2005
Patron & Faculty Advisor SIFE-Daystar Students in Free Enterprise (ENACTUS) Mar 2005 Dec 2012
Chairman Nyari Bound Investment Company Mar 2004 Mar 2006
Coordinator
International Christian Centre Premarital
Counselling
Jan 2003 Dec 2005
Accounts Clerk Kenya Breweries Limited (EABL) May 1995 Sep 1996
Graduating Class of '94 Speech Committee
Member
Daystar University Dec 1993 Apr 1994
Media Social Worker Kenyatta National Hospital Jun 1993 Jul1993
Academic Student Representative, Business &
Community Development
Daystar University Students Association Jan 1993 Jan 1994
Teaching Areas
Management Consulting; Strategic Management; Organisation & Management; Marketing Management; Brand &
Merchandising Management; Customer Service; Advertising & Sales Promotion; Marketing Communications
Management; Business Communication; Education Management & Environment Management; Career Planning
& Management; Youth & Talent Management.
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