Njeri Rionge

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Achievements

Njeri Rionge (1969 — 2023) was the CEO and founder of Ignite Consulting & Investment Limited, and director and co-founder of Wananchi Online Limited, a leading IP communications solutions provider.

She was a senior executive with local and international experience in strategic leadership and organizational development. She co-founded and led Wanachi Online.

Ms. Rionge was also engaged in strategic decision-making positions as a director and chairperson of several boards and board committees for a broad spectrum of industries.

Njeri was the first female African representative seated on ICANN's board, from June 2003 to November 2008.

Relevant Professional Development

• ISO 9001:2000, Lead Auditor (working on IRCA accreditation)
• Predictive Index (PI) Analysis
• Corporate Governance, Certified Director

Directorships

• Wananchi Online Limited
• Unilevel Tea (Brook Bond)
• Institute of Directors Kenya (IOD K)
• ICANN

Memberships

• American Business Association ( ABA)
• Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT)
• All African Business Women (AABA)
• Kenya Woman Finance Trust (KWFT)
• Urukundo Investments, co-founder and past chairperson

Community Involvement

Njeri was involved in creating an Internet educational series on KTN television; her goal is to make Internet services available to Kenyans with the fruition of e-commerce in the near future.

She has been featured in a variety of media formats, including the international media; and has worked as an inspirational speaker in Africa, Europe, and North America.

Njeri has also promoted African arts to the American market via the Black Expo Conference.

ICANN

Njeri Rionge's first term on the ICANN Board ran from June 2003 through the conclusion of ICANN's annual meeting in 2005; she was later selected by the Nominating Committee to serve a second term, which ran through the conclusion of ICANN's annual meeting in November 2008.

International Organization for Standardization