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AFRICA CENTER FOR ANIMAL SENTIENCE (ACAS) Senior Staff
GEORGE WEKESA – AG. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
Strategic Leadership | Organizational Transformation | Institutional Growth & Development
George Wekesa is a seasoned organizational leader and institutional development expert with over 15 years of senior management experience in international NGOs, donor-funded programmes, and complex organizational environments. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the National Parents Association and has held senior regional and national leadership roles with leading international organizations, including SOS Children’s Villages International, Plan International, Save the Children, and World Vision Kenya
George Wekesa is a seasoned organizational leader and institutional development expert with over 15 years of senior management experience in international NGOs, donor-funded programmes, and complex organizational environments. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the National Parents Association and has held senior regional and national leadership roles with leading international organizations, including SOS Children’s Villages International, Plan International, Save the Children, and World Vision Kenya
George brings a strong combination of strategic leadership, organizational governance, resource mobilization, financial and operational management, partnership development, and institutional capacity building. He has a proven track record of strengthening organizational systems, leading transformation initiatives, building high-performing teams, improving operational effectiveness, and cultivating strategic partnerships to advance mission-driven objectives. His experience spans humanitarian emergencies and long-term development programmes, with extensive exposure to multicultural environments and stakeholder engagement across more than 30 countries.
Leadership Fit for the Africa Center for Animal Sentience (ACAS).
ACAS a valuable blend of executive leadership, institutional development, and strategic execution to support its growth as a credible, impactful, and sustainable organization advancing animal sentience. His strengths in organizational strategy, governance, partnership building, resource mobilization, and performance management are directly relevant to translating ACAS’s mission into actionable programmes, measurable outcomes, and long-term institutional impact.
He is well positioned to lead organizational strengthening, establish effective operating systems, build a capable and accountable team, diversify funding opportunities, and develop partnerships with research institutions, civil society, philanthropic organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. His experience in evidence-based leadership, results-based management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational transformation would support ACAS in building a strong institutional foundation while expanding its influence and effectiveness.
As a mission-driven leader with extensive experience managing people, programmes, budgets, and organizational change, George brings the strategic discipline and collaborative leadership required to guide ACAS through its next phase of development. He is particularly suited to helping the organization align its mission, people, resources, partnerships, and operational capabilities to deliver sustainable impact for animal sentience.
George holds a Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University and professional qualifications in Human Resource Management, public sector management, corporate facilitation, and project management. He is a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and is committed to institutional excellence, capacity building, and advancing purpose-driven organizations.
Leadership Fit for the Africa Center for Animal Sentience (ACAS).
ACAS a valuable blend of executive leadership, institutional development, and strategic execution to support its growth as a credible, impactful, and sustainable organization advancing animal sentience. His strengths in organizational strategy, governance, partnership building, resource mobilization, and performance management are directly relevant to translating ACAS’s mission into actionable programmes, measurable outcomes, and long-term institutional impact.
He is well positioned to lead organizational strengthening, establish effective operating systems, build a capable and accountable team, diversify funding opportunities, and develop partnerships with research institutions, civil society, philanthropic organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. His experience in evidence-based leadership, results-based management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational transformation would support ACAS in building a strong institutional foundation while expanding its influence and effectiveness.
As a mission-driven leader with extensive experience managing people, programmes, budgets, and organizational change, George brings the strategic discipline and collaborative leadership required to guide ACAS through its next phase of development. He is particularly suited to helping the organization align its mission, people, resources, partnerships, and operational capabilities to deliver sustainable impact for animal sentience.
George holds a Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University and professional qualifications in Human Resource Management, public sector management, corporate facilitation, and project management. He is a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) and is committed to institutional excellence, capacity building, and advancing purpose-driven organizations.