Judy N.
About Judy N.
Judy N. serves as the Deputy Director of Finance and Operations at Gatsby Africa, where she has worked since 2015. With a background in finance and operations management across various organizations, she has developed financial frameworks and led crisis management efforts in critical situations.
Current Role at Gatsby Africa
Judy N. serves as the Deputy Director of Finance and Operations at Gatsby Africa, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she has designed and implemented a flexible financial and operational framework that adapts to programming changes and strategic needs. Judy is an integral part of the country senior leadership team, providing leadership and oversight during sensitive change processes.
Previous Experience in Finance and Operations
Prior to her current role, Judy worked at the Kenya Human Rights Commission as the Director of Finance and Administration from 2011 to 2014. She also held the position of Finance and Operations Manager at Helen Keller International for one year in Tanzania, from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as the Senior Finance Manager at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) for nine years, from 2002 to 2011, in Kenya.
Educational Background in Finance
Judy N. holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting and Finance from Kenyatta University. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi.
Key Contributions and Leadership
Judy has played a significant role in formulating a country risk framework in collaboration with various programs and businesses, ensuring compliance with both UK and Kenyan legal frameworks. She led the Crisis Management team during the 14 Riverside terrorist attack, where she was responsible for national senior security operations.