Elizabeth Gitau

Ms. Elizabeth Gitau is a highly experienced and versatile human resource management professional with a distinguished track record in both consultancy and corporate environments. She has served in key HR roles across globally recognized organizations, including Maersk, Unilever, P3 Africa Consulting, and KPMG, operating across multiple geographies in Africa and Europe.

Her work reflects a sophisticated understanding of HR as a strategic lever for sustainable business growth and internal employer branding. Her experience spans HR transformation and the application of modern workforce models, such as agile working, flexible structures, and diversity and inclusion.

She is also a committed leader in governance and community engagement. Her board-level experience includes serving as a Trustee and Committee Chair at the Union East Africa Pension Trust, Advisory Board Member at Young Engineers Kenya, and Founding Chair of the Reward Management Professionals of Kenya (RMPK).

She holds an MSc in Human Resource Management and Training from the University of Leicester, Certified Human Resource Professional of Kenya (CHRP, Kenya), Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) - Second Class Honours (Upper Division) University of Nairobi and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) of Kenya.