Nelly Wanjau

Administrator and Entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in project management, program delivery, finance, and multi-stakeholder coordination. Founder of Kibali School and Co-founder of Van Beek Biologicals. Skilled in operations management, HR, budgeting, adaptive project management, and stakeholder engagement.

Co-Founder & Director at Van Beek Biologicals Ltd (2023-01 – Present)

• Lead operations, finance, HR, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and compliance.
• Optimize operational processes and monitor project performance.

Founder & Administrator at Kibali School (2018-01 – Present)

• Oversee school operations, staff training, and development.
• Implement adaptive management and monitoring systems.
• Coordinate community engagement programs and partnerships.

Administration & Finance Lead at Kilifi Port Development Limited (2020-08 – 2024-05)

• Part of the team preparing the Special Economic Zone for investor readiness.
• Managed finance, budgeting, and administration operations.
• Led stakeholder mobilization, engagement, and investor relations.
• Implemented performance monitoring and adaptive project management practices.

Administration Manager at Next Door Ltd (2019-01 – Present)

• Lead administrative and HR functions.
• Execute operational planning, compliance, and process improvements.

Finance & Administration Manager at Akiira Geothermal Limited (2012-02 – 2018-12)

• Managed finance, HR, and administration for 140 MW geothermal project.
• Led budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, and recruitment.
• Ensured regulatory compliance and quality standards.

Administration Manager at Bunks Christian Schools (2011-05 – 2012-01)

• Directed school operations and quality assurance.
• Supervised recruitment, staff management, and facilities.
• Maintained compliance with educational standards.

Administrative & Quality Control Assistant at St. Mary's Sportsview Academy (2005-05 – 2011-03)

• Assisted in administration and quality control.
• Coordinated recruitment, logistics, and facilities.
• Managed employee contracts and correspondence.

BBIT – Kenya Methodist University (2009-01 – 2012-01)

Higher Diploma in IMIS – Kenya College of Communications Technology (2006-01 – 2007-01)

Diploma in IMIS – Kenya College of Communications Technology (2005-01 – 2006-01)