Ankiza Gakunu has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in different companies. In 2019, they became the Chief Executive Officer at Inuka Coaching. Prior to that, they worked as the Global Marketing and Sales Director at SOCYTI AB starting in 2018. In 2016, they held the position of Strategic coach and consultant at Karumasi Consultancy Firm. Ankiza also served as the Senior Account Director at Catapult Brand Consulting Ltd., a brand consulting and communications agency. In 2014, they worked as the Chief Concept Officer at Tell-A-Tale Communication. Before that, from 2011 to 2014, they were a Senior Account Executive at EMG (The European Marketing Group), specializing in industrial media relations. Ankiza Gakunu started their career in 2008 at WindEurope in a marketing role, and later that year, they worked as a Customer Relations Management Researcher at E.ON UK. In 2006, they had a role in Public Relations at Airtel Kenya. Ankiza also did a brief stint at the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) in 2005.
Ankiza Gakunu's education history begins in 2001 when they enrolled at Nottingham Trent University. Ankiza pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in International Relations with a focus on psychology and sociology. During their time at Nottingham Trent University, they studied various subjects such as global political economy, international business, international institutions, culture, and identity. Ankiza completed their studies in 2004.
In 2005, Gakunu attended Centennial College, where they pursued a degree in Corporate Communications and Public Relations. Ankiza gained knowledge and skills related to online PR and social media, media relations, client project management, measurement, and metrics. Ankiza obtained their degree in 2006.
Subsequently, they furthered their education at the University of Portsmouth. From 2006 to 2008, Gakunu pursued a Master's degree in Marketing Management. During their time at the University of Portsmouth, they focused on topics including global marketing management, B2B marketing, digital marketing strategy, and services marketing. Ankiza completed their Master's degree in Marketing Management in 2008.
Outside of their formal education, Gakunu has also obtained a certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner from the American Board of NLP, although specific details regarding the time of certification are not provided.
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