James Gichuhi
About James Gichuhi
James Gichuhi serves as the Deputy Director of Aquaculture at Gatsby Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in business restructuring and cross-border transactions, having held various managerial and consulting roles in notable firms.
Work at Gatsby Africa
James Gichuhi has been serving as the Deputy Director of Aquaculture at Gatsby Africa since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing aquaculture initiatives within the organization, contributing to the development of sustainable practices in the sector. His position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, where he leverages his extensive experience in business restructuring and transaction structuring to support the organization's goals.
Professional Experience
James Gichuhi has a diverse professional background with significant roles in various organizations. He worked at Deloitte as an Audit Associate from 2008 to 2010. Following this, he served as a Transfer Pricing Consultant at Viva Africa Consulting LLP from 2011 to 2012, and then as a Manager at Transfer Pricing Partners Limited from 2012 to 2015. He was a Consultant at McKinsey & Company from 2015 to 2018, and later held the position of Industry Manager at Msingi East Africa from 2018 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
James Gichuhi studied at the University of Nairobi, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science from 2004 to 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in management areas such as growth, strategy, and operations. He specializes in developing and implementing strategies, with a focus on the valuation of intangible property and transfer pricing.
Industry Knowledge
James Gichuhi possesses extensive knowledge across various industry sectors, including financial services, private equity, manufacturing, transport and logistics, technology, energy, and government. His deep expertise in value chain and transfer pricing aspects enhances his ability to support multinational companies in business restructuring and investment strategies.