George Kamau

George Kamau is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in high-profile executive roles within development and humanitarian organizations. He excels in organizational strategy and development, supported by a robust background in finance and operations. George has demonstrated a strong track record in delivering mission-critical results and possesses exceptional leadership and people management skills. His expertise includes financial management, revenue building, and sustainability, and he has successfully led global teams across USA, Canada, UK, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, South Sudan, Ethiopia, DRC, and Chad. In his immediate past role, George served as the Senior Director of Strategy and Operations at World Vision International. In this role, he provided strategic, project, and business management support to drive the impact of the Global Strategy. Previously, as Director of Strategy, Program Development, and Innovation at Plan International, he spearheaded humanitarian response scaling, program strategy development, and program design. His earlier role as Africa Area Director at World Concern involved overseeing country programs across the Africa region and coordinating emergency relief and development efforts. George’s career highlights his strong leadership, strategic planning, and analytical skills, driven by a passion for innovation and problem-solving. His expertise encompasses fundraising, donor engagement, financial management, and procurement. A compelling communicator and proactive self-starter, George excels in collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.