Wilson Mwangi
Senior Portfolio Manager
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Wilson Mwangi
Senior Portfolio Manager
Wilson Mwangi is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in economics, finance, and business management. He is currently serving as the head of African operations and senior portfolio manager at Balfour Capital Group, where he is responsible for driving the firm’s growth in the African market.
Prior to his current role, Mwangi served as the deputy chief economist for Nyandarua County Government of Nairobi, Kenya, where he coordinated the development of sector policies and programs in the productive, infrastructure, and social services in the country. He was also responsible for macro planning and coordination of regional and international economic policies and programs.
- Mwangi served as the deputy chief economist for the Nyandarua County Government of Nairobi, Kenya, where he coordinated the development of sector policies and programs in the country’s productive, infrastructure, and social services sectors.
Mwangi has also worked for The Co-operative Bank Ltd. in various capacities, including as a relationship manager for business banking, a product manager for asset finance and IPF, and a credit risk analyst. During his time at The Co-operative Bank, he was responsible for generating new business, analyzing market needs, and designing solutions for special projects.
Mwangi holds a master’s degree in economics (finance) from Kenyatta University, School of Economics, and a bachelor’s degree in economics and business studies from Kenyatta University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed courses in Mastering Data Analysis in Excel from Duke University (Coursera) and Data Science from Johns Hopkins University (Coursera).
Balfour Capital Group is confident that Mwangi’s extensive experience and knowledge of the African market, coupled with his proficiency in data analysis, will help the firm achieve its ambitious growth targets in the region.
