Dr. Andrew Njiraini Njiinu is a seasoned business management professional and scholar with over 17 years of experience across various sectors. His expertise spans advising SMEs, local and global corporates on working capital solutions, with a particular focus on treasury and trade finance. Dr. Njiraini has played a pivotal role in offering strategic advisory to some of Kenya’s largest rice growers, dairy cooperatives, and farmer associations, driving significant improvements in productivity and commercialization.

Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Flywheel Advisory, Dr. Njiraini oversees support functions, partnerships, and strategic initiatives. He also leads the Flywheel Academy as Faculty Lead, ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational content. His leadership extends to managing all operational aspects of Flywheel Advisory and Flywheel Academy, ensuring that the organization meets its strategic goals.

Before joining Flywheel Advisory, Dr. Njiraini was the Head of Research and Commercialization at Endless Africa Limited, where he led initiatives that significantly increased productivity across various agricultural value chains. His strategic oversight in partnerships, land mobilization, and regulatory approvals contributed to large-scale successes in the rice, dairy, and livestock sectors.

Dr. Njiraini’s banking career includes significant roles at Gulf African Bank and Bank of Africa Kenya Ltd, where he held positions in trade finance and correspondent banking. His work in these roles was marked by substantial growth in trade finance books, cost-saving measures, and the establishment of robust client and institutional relationships. He has a proven track record of structuring profitable trade finance transactions and managing correspondent banking relationships.

Dr. Njiraini holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from United States International University-Africa, with a thesis focusing on the influence of transformational leadership on job satisfaction in Kenyan commercial banks. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business Administration from United States International University-Africa. Additionally, he is certified in Risk Management by the Institute of Risk Management (UK).

His insights have been published in various academic journals and popular media, including Business Daily Africa, where he recently discussed strategies for Kenya to exit the Grey List. Dr. Njiraini’s research interests include leadership, agribusiness, and risk management, and his work continues to influence both academic and commercial sectors in Kenya and beyond.

Dr. Andrew Njiraini Njiinu is a dynamic leader committed to driving operational excellence and strategic growth in business management and commercialization.