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Management Team
Mohammad Ahsan Habib
Interim Managing DirectorMohammad Ahsan Habib
Interim Managing DirectorMr. Mohammad Ahsan Habib is the Interim Managing Director of ASA Kenya, having served as the Deputy Managing Director since 2019. Before joining ASA Kenya, he worked at ASA Rwanda as Deputy Managing Director for a period of three years and as Program Manager at ASA Nigeria providing technical assistance for planning, implementing, and overseeing the micro-lending operations. His journey with ASA began in 2005 when he joined ASA Bangladesh as a Regional Manager. Over the years, he displayed exceptional dedication and talent, leading to his progression through various pivotal positions, including Jr. Assistant Director for Operations, District Manager, Treasury Officer, Zonal Manager, and Program Manager. He possesses an MBA (Majored in Human Resources Management) from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and recently obtained a Diploma on Certified Expert in SME Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.
Denny Ogogo
Head of HR and AdministrationDenny Ogogo
Head of HR and AdministrationIn February 2024, Mr. Denny Ogogo became part of the ASA Kenya team, assuming the role of Head of HR and Administration. With a robust background spanning more than 15 years in HR, he brings extensive expertise in HR management and development garnered across diverse industries. Mr. Ogogo holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources along with a higher national diploma in HR.
Eric Orina
Risk & Fraud and Misappropriation Prevention UnitEric Orina
Risk & Fraud and Misappropriation Prevention UnitMr. Orina is a Bachelor of Commerce degree holder-Finance Option from Kisii University. He has also attained Certified Public Accountant (CPA – Part 1). He has over five years working experience in ASA International Kenya Limited having joined the company in 2014. He has risen through the ranks from a Loan Officer to Branch Manager and he currently serves as the Head of Risk and Fraud and Misappropriations Prevention Unit. He has ensured a safe operations environment preventing fraud occurrences for the last three years.
Edwin Kibet
IT ManagerEdwin Kibet
IT ManagerMr. Kibet has served as the IT Manager since 2016. Mr. Edwin holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Eldoret and is currently pursuing MBA in Management Information System from Kenyatta University. Mr. Edwin has over 6 years’ experience and a wealth of knowledge in Information Technology. He has implemented and facilitated implementation and deployment of Core Microfinance Banking Systems, Data Center, and mobile Banking among others. He is a Microsoft Certified Solution Associate, Cisco Certified Network Associate and ITIL Certified among other trainings.
Mutua Emmanuel Bara
Head of Legal and ComplianceMutua Emmanuel Bara
Head of Legal and ComplianceMr. Bara joined ASA Kenya as Head of Legal and Compliance department in January 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Law and is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 5 years of experience in litigation and corporate practice. He is a certified Commissioner of Oaths and is registered with the Law Society of Kenya. Mr. Bara grew his career at Kairu & McCourt Advocates where he joined as a Junior Legal Officer and rose to the position of Senior Associate Advocate. He has experience in civil litigation, criminal litigation, commercial law, conveyancing, intellectual property law, and corporate compliance.
Kimutai Hazael Ngeno
Head of Internal AuditKimutai Hazael Ngeno
Head of Internal AuditMr. Ngeno joined ASA Kenya as Head of Internal Audit in September 2020. He is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). He has 12 years of work experience in accounting and auditing across different industries including banking, telecommunications, energy solutions, transport, education, and agriculture. He holds an MBA in Finance, a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a diploma in Information Technology.
CPA Monica Ndung'u
Chief Financial OfficerCPA Monica Ndung'u
Chief Financial OfficerCPA Monica Ndung'u has joined ASA Kenya as Chief Finance Officer effective 24 October 2022. Monica boasts an academic record comprised of an MSc. in Development Finance, a BCom in Banking and Finance, and a Dip. in Cooperative Management. She brings in a wealth of experience in Finance, Treasury, and Risk Management, having worked for over 15 years in different key positions, for local and international organizations including KWFT where she spent most of her career.
Board of Directors
Mohammed Azim Hossain
Mohammed Azim Hossain
Azim Hossain assumed the role of Chief of Operations ('CO') of ASA International in July 2023, having served as the Group's Director of Investment, Treasury and Risk Management since 2005. Mr Hossain has over 34 years of experience in the microfinance industry, having worked for 20 years at ASA NGO Bangladesh, where he held various positions including Director of Finance & MIS and Senior Finance Professional. At ASA Bangladesh, Mr Hossain established the finance and MIS systems, was involved in the development and design of the AMMS, assisted in the establishment of risk management frameworks and was in charge of the NGO Partnership Programme, providing technical and financial assistance to microfinance institutions. He has also worked with the UNDP MicroStart programme in the Philippines and Nigeria, where he was responsible for development, products and services, financial management, performance analysis and business planning.
Karin Kersten
Karin Kersten
Ms Kersten is the Chief Executive Officer of ASA International. She joined the Group Executive Committee as Corporate Development Director in October 2021. She previously worked for ABN AMRO Bank, where she had a distinguished career, most recently as Managing Director, Trade & Commodity Finance. Ms Kersten is a member of the Supervisory Board of Mondriaan Fonds and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Mondriaan Fonds. She is also a member of the selection committee of Hotelschool The Hague.
Rob Keijsers
Rob Keijsers
Rob Keijsers is ASA International’s Chief Digital and Information Officer. He joined as Chief Information Officer in May 2022. Other than leading the IT department, he steers the implementation and adoption of digital technologies and how people, processes and technology can enable this digital way of working. Mr Keijsers joined from ABN Amro Bank and over the past 15 years has gained experience in the cross section of business operations and IT in a multinational banking environment, specifically in large scale digital transformations, post-merger and agile integrations, and setting up green field operations. He is the chairman of a political party in the Netherlands.
Elizabeth C. A. Omolo V
Elizabeth C. A. Omolo V
Ms. Elizabeth Omolo, a retiree from the Central Bank of Kenya joined ASA Kenya on 1st October 2022 as Independent Director. She has 31 years of experience in leading and managing teams across multiple operations sectors of CBK, as well as in the Kenya School of Monetary Studies. As Executive Director at KSMS, she successfully steered a curriculum development and graduate studies project committee to establish a Master’s program in Banking and Finance. She negotiated a grant of $ 1.5 million from the Africa Capacity Building Foundation for running and maintaining the program. She is passionate about empowering entrepreneurship through capacity building.
Rose Detho
Jared Getega
Ahsan Habib
Ahsan Habib
Ex-officio member of the Board through his position as Managing Director.