Makau Maitha

Makau Maitha has a diverse range of work experience. Makau started their career as an intern at The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary in 2000. Makau then worked as an Assistant Executive Steward at Hyatt Regency and as a Catering Manager at Sodexo in 2001. Makau later joined Kenya Bureau of Standards where they held multiple roles including Public Relations Officer, Head of Marketing, and Principle Customer Care Officer. After that, they worked as the General Manager at Java House Africa, Consultant at African Development and Economic Consultants Limited, and Key Contract Manager at GSM Systems. Makau also served as a Board Member at Huntington's Disease Africa. Currently, they hold the position of Head of Strategy at Kenya Airways and previously held roles such as Network Optimization Manager and Continuous Improvement Lead - Strategy & Performance at the same company. Overall, Makau's work experience spans across various industries and positions, showcasing their expertise in strategy, management, and business development.

Makau Maitha has a diverse education history. Makau obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Strategic Management from The Catholic University of Eastern Africa from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, they earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management and Development from the same university from 2002 to 2003. Makau also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from James Madison University, which they completed from 1997 to 2000. Makau attended Daystar University in 1996-1997, and they obtained their High School Certificate from Nairobi School in 1995. Makau began their education journey at St. Mary's School, Nairobi, from 1983 to 1992. In addition to their formal education, Makau Maitha has obtained several certifications. These certifications include Aviation Law for Route Network Development from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in 2019, First Aid from Kenya Airways in 2016, Yellow Belt Lean FOCUS from The Leadership Center in 2016, Disruptive Change from The Leadership Center in 2015, Certified Trainer from CCI-Growthcon in 2015, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from Training Leadership Consulting in 2014.