Benedict Kotonya

Benedict Kotonya has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Benedict currently serves as the Head of Business Development & Partnerships at Upesi Money Transfer Limited, where they are responsible for the operational activities and plays a key role in business development and partnerships. Prior to this, they worked as a Business Development Manager at Pyypl, where they developed go-to-market strategies and conducted market research. Before that, they held marketing roles at Xpress Money, where they successfully implemented marketing initiatives in the MENA and Africa regions. Additionally, they worked at KCB Bank Group as an Acquiring Relationship Executive and Direct Sales Representative, where they played a crucial role in growing the bank's card acquiring business. Lastly, they worked as an Information Technology Sales Specialist at Broders Computers Ltd, where they developed and executed sales strategies for IT products.

Benedict Kotonya pursued their education at various institutions. From 2009 to 2012, they attended Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Studies. In 2010, they also completed a Certificate in Management and Leadership at The Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Earlier, from 2006 to 2007, they received several IT certifications including Network Support Specialist (N+), User Support Specialist (A+), and ICDL from the Institute of Advanced Technology (I.A.T). Additionally, they have obtained several certifications in digital marketing, website analysis for SEO improvement, business acumen, lead generation fundamentals, and online marketing fundamentals from various institutions like EduPristine and LinkedIn, with the years ranging from 2016 to 2017.