Ruth Birgen

Ruth Birgen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and partnership management across various sectors. Currently serving as a Country Partner at GoldCavern Associates since July 2024, Ruth recruits and manages partnerships in East Africa, aligning sales and marketing strategies with partners' business drivers. Previously, Ruth held roles such as Head of Business Development at HERI TELECOM, where responsibilities included driving sales initiatives and preparing sales reports, and FinTech Business Developer at SENRI Ltd., focusing on establishing finance services and client relationships. Ruth's earlier positions also include a Telesales Executive role at Apollo Agriculture and a Commercial Loan Officer at Premier Credit, demonstrating a strong background in sales, customer engagement, and client acquisition. Ruth holds a Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science from Kisii University and completed a program at ALX Africa in 2022.