Management Team
Ed Partners Africa Management Team
Adam is an all-rounded leader and a catalyst for social change, actively advancing financial inclusions and impact investment. He holds an MBA in strategic Management from Daystar and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration from United States University Africa (USIU). Adam joined ED Partners Africa Limited as the Chief Executive Officer in January 2024. He has a wealth of expertise in driving customer experiences, streamlining business operations and driving revenue growth and impact within the financial services sector. His diverse background encompasses banking operations, payment systems, lending and credit finance management, IT project management and IT security, providing a comprehensive skill set for his role as CEO. Prior to joining ED Partners, Adam worked with Letshego Kenya Limited where he served as the Chief Executive Officer from May, 2017. His career also includes pivotal positions including Head of Retail Banking at Bank of Africa and leadership roles at Consolidated Bank and Sidian Bank.
Denis is a certified accountant with Institute of Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) with 15 years of post qualification experience across finance, strategy and operations. He started his trade at KPMG audit, risk and assurance office covering various industries, then in Operational Finance leadership as CFO and Global Finance Director in various multinational development organizations and social enterprises and as a CFO consultant helping organizations in their investor readiness and fundraising efforts. As a CFO at Ed Partners Africa, Denis is tasked with managing our fundraising and investor/funders relations, and supporting strategic-level finance initiatives such as liquidity and runway management, improvements to net interest margin and loan executive education programs with IESE and Harvard Business School
Elizabeth is an accomplished Credit and Finance professional with over a decade of experience in credit management, risk management, and policy and frameworks development. She holds an MSc in Entrepreneurship from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Catholic University of Eastern Africa and Certified Public Accountant (K). Currently the Head of Credit and Risk Management at Ed Partners Africa Ltd, she provides strategic oversight on credit analysis, portfolio management, risk and compliance, while supporting senior management and board-level decisions. Previously with Consolidated Bank Kenya, Elizabeth is recognized for her integrity, analytical expertise, and leadership in driving growth, strengthening risk controls, and mentoring high-performing teams.
Mercyline is responsible for the internal audit function that evaluates the effectiveness of the controls, risk management and governance processes of the company. She holds a Bachelors of Commerce degree and, is a certified public accountant (CPAK). She is currently pursuing Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification and is a member of the institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Kevin is responsible for people strategy, recruitment, placement, and overseeing all aspects of the company's performance management. He has over 10 years of experience in the banking, insurance, training, and management industries. He joined Ed Partners Africa from ABMC International where he was the HR Business Partner. Prior to that, he had worked at AAR Insurance and at Housing Finance Group within the HR Departments holding various leadership roles. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree - Sociology (Major) from Kenyatta University and a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Institute of Human Resource Management. He is currently pursuing Master of Science in Human Resource Management.
