CPA Catherine Mbuthi

(Risk Advisor)

Catherine is a seasoned leader specializing in Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit and Accounting. She is currently serving as the Co-Chair of Institute of Risk Management (IRM) East Africa Group and as the Internal Audit Manager for Absa Life Assurance Kenya.

She holds an MBA from Mancosa Honoris University, South Africa, and a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Nairobi, Kenya. She is also a Graduate member of IRM (Grad-IRM), a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya and a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Certified Sustainability Professional.

Her experience spans across Financial Services, Manufacturing, Investments and Humanitarian Sectors in Africa and Europe. She mentors through her involvement with Global Give Back Circle and Youth Mentors and VCs.