Dr. James Wanjagi

Founder & CEO, Iricon Group Limited and Iricon Leadership School

Dr. Wanjagi is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and governance expert. With over 25 years of multidisciplinary leadership experience, he has held senior executive positions both in Kenya and internationally.

Senior leadership experience across

Technology
Banking
Fintech
Academia
Consulting
Non-profit

Consulting

A seasoned consultant, Dr. Wanjagi has worked with global organizations including Deloitte, Wells Fargo, Anadarko Petroleum, Cameron International, and Aviva Insurance, specializing in strategy execution, project management, change management, leadership development, and organizational transformation.

Interests

He is deeply passionate about family businesses, entrepreneurship, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, helping organizations and SMEs achieve growth and long-term success.

Teaching and mentoring

An accomplished educator and mentor, he has trained over 1,500 MBA and executive education participants, developed nearly 100 organizational strategies, and coached more than 200 entrepreneurs and leaders.

Qualifications

Dr. Wanjagi holds a PhD in Organizational Management and certifications in Project Management, Change Management, Executive Coaching, and Governance. He brings extensive expertise in leadership, strategy, governance, and business transformation.