Lucy Wairimu

Lucy Wairimu

Chief People and Culture Officer

Lucy is the Chief People and Culture Officer at SHOFCO. With more than 19 years of progressive global experience in international development organizations and working in direct collaboration with various Ministries in Africa, Lucy has led large teams and turned around People departments into strategic business partners that become an integral part in achieving business objectives. Prior to joining SHOFCO, she was the Director of People and Culture at Mercy Corps. She has also worked in various senior People & Culture positions in international Development organizations such as Internews Network, PATH, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, RTI International among others.

Lucy holds a Bachelors of Science in HRM from Moi University and received her Masters in Organizational Development from the United States International University – Africa. She is an Internationally certified professional workplace Mediator and Trainer, certified SHRM, a seasoned and active SPHRi, CHRBP and TMI Certifications via HRCi-USA and a leadership trainer.

Lucy is a fellow at the American Academy of Project Management (AAPM), member of the Institute of Directors Kenya, Women on boards Kenya, IHRM-K and Kenya Institute of Management. She is a board evaluator and sits on several development organization boards.