Alumni

Francis Gacheru holds a Diploma in Hotel Management and has worked in Kenya's hospitality industry for close to a decade. He began his career as a Line Cook, serving in the role for two years, before progressing to Chef de Partie for two years and Sous Chef for a further two years. Francis currently works as a Head Chef and has held this position for the past three years in a five-star hotel. His career progression reflects his dedication, experience, and passion for excellence in the hospitality industry.

My name is Beatina Japan, a proud graduate of ICM with an advanced diploma in Human Resource Management, which I studied at Zomba Institute of Management and Accountancy. I am passionate about office administration, records management, and supporting organizational growth. My current focus is opportunities in Human Resources to apply my skills and contribute to community-focused organizations. I am a self-motivated and detailed-oriented professional, eager to learn and grow.

Joyce is a Kenyan citizen who started learning with ICM in the year 2014. After a short break from studying to work, she continued her learning journey with ICM until 2026. completeing the Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Thereafter, she became interested in the Health and Safety Management course and studied from 2024 to 2026.

Joyce is a proud student from Kenya with internationally respected qualifications, which enable her to work globally. She looks forward to working in international countries, including the UK, and continuing to grow her career.

Hospitality Management Studies

I pursued studies for the ICM Diploma in Hospitality Management at Amboseli Institute of Hospitality and Technology, where I gained both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that prepared me for my career in the hospitality industry.

Throughout my studies, I participated in industrial attachments at leading hospitality establishments like Radisson Hotel Group and the Hilton Group of Hotels where I developed competencies in food production, customer service, teamwork, professionalism, and workplace ethics. The training and mentorship I received at Amboseli Institute helped shape my passion for culinary arts and strengthened my commitment to excellence in service delivery.

Current Role

I am currently working as a Commis Chef at Kwetu Curio collection by Hilton where I am involved in food preparation, maintaining food quality standards, ensuring hygiene and safety compliance, and supporting kitchen operations. In this role, I continue to apply the knowledge, skills, and values acquired during my training at Amboseli Institute.

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I obtained the ICM Post Graduate Diploma in Management in 2014. Delivered by the Management Development Institute (The Gambia), this qualification enhanced my knowledge and practical skills in key business management areas including strategic management and change management, and improved my effectiveness as a management consultant during my time at Emanic Consulting Co. Ltd (The Gambia). Furthermore, the qualification enabled me to pursue an MBA programme at the University of Northampton (UK) and eventually a PhD in Strategy and Public Leadership at The Open University Business School (UK).

These qualifications paved the way for my current roles as Lecturer in Business Management and Associate Lecturer in Strategic Management in two reputable universities in the UK. These achievements, plus my additional duties as Module Director in Leadership and Strategy, Deputy Module Director in Business Consultancy Project and academic publications including in the top-ranking journal, Public Administration Review, have enabled me to contribute significantly to the UK higher education sector and the business management field more broadly. I am currently a Fellow of Advance Higher Education, the UK’s premier higher education professional body.

I intend to further enhance my career in higher education and management consulting through increased academic publications and consultancy work. Further areas of interest include promoting inclusive education through mentoring and sharing higher education sponsorship opportunities with people from less privileged backgrounds.

James Mwenda is a Chingola-based entrepreneur, educator, and community leader. He is the founder of Radiant Path Enterprise Limited (RPE), offering construction, graphic design, web design, investment management, business consultation, cybersecurity, and stationery supply services. He teaches Grade 12 and Grade 7 learners, is pursuing a Bachelor of Primary Education at Kwame Nkrumah University, and holds a qualification in Human Resource Development (HRD) from ICM. He leads Radiant Skills Academy and The One Percent community group, both focused on skills development and wealth-building, and is the author of Just Do It and The Wealth Blueprint.

Overview

Brenda’s educational path took her from studying the ICM Diploma in Cosmetology at NIBS Technical College, to the Kenya School of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (KSTVET). Brenda is now focused on teaching methods and skills assessment, ensuring that the next wave of cosmetologists enters the workforce with the same rigorous standards she met during her own studies.

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Gabriel studied ICM's Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic. Following this, Gabriel progressed to Mount Kenya University achieveing a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication (Public Relations), and now works for Mvita FM, Kenya Coast Poly Radio Station.

Thant came from a background with no prior experience in business or marketing, but took a decisive step by pursuing not one but three ICM qualifications — Single Subject Diplomas in Marketing, Business Management and Administration, and Advertising. These programmes gave him the grounding he needed to enter the industry with confidence. He went on to build his expertise across agency roles at Ogilvy and VML Y&R before progressing through senior positions in marketing and analytics at Dentsu, AIA, and Chubb Life. A journey that began in Myanmar ultimately led him across continents — Thant pursued further academic study in Ireland, completing a postgraduate degree in Data Analytics in Ireland with First-Class Honours in 2026, and now works as a Data Analyst at Irish Life in Dublin.

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Naomi studied the ICM Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies at NIBS Technical College, and is now working with the leading Media House Royal Media House as a Reporter with Citizen and Inooro FM.

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Ann studied the ICM Diploma in Beauty Therapy with NIBS Technical College, which equipped her with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills aligned with international standards. Beyond technical competence, the training emphasized professionalism, hygiene, client care, and ethical practice. Ann has continued her education, currently training as a Beauty Therapy Trainer at the Kenya School of TVET.

Most leaders don't fail because of a lack of intelligence; they fail because of patterns wired in years before they ever led a team.

Coach Scofray is the Founder of Neuro-Emotional Intelligence (NEI) Training, through which he supports executives, teams, and institutions in identifying and rewiring patterns using a framework that blends neuroscience, Ontological-Mindfulness-Ecological coaching, Systemic Thinking, and mBIT practice.

He is Africa's foremost neuroscience-informed Ontological Executive Coach, Ghana's first Master Certified Coach (MCC) and Advanced Certified Team Coach (ACTC), Certified Professional Corporate Trainer, and Professional Certified mBIT Master Coach & Trainer. He currently serves as President of the Ghana Chapter of ICF, a Fellow of the Institute of Commercial Management (UK), and lead consultant for Zoweh Global Consult with a combined 20 years of experience and over 4,000 coaching hours dedicated to empowering and transforming lives.

Core competencies: Ontological-Mindfulness-Ecological Coaching, Systemic Thinking, mBIT Coaching, Neuroscience, Strategic Communication & Branding, Leadership & Team Building, and Strategic Corporate Re-engineering.

He has coached leaders across Ghana, Rwanda, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Lesotho, Kenya, Benin, Ivory Coast, the UK, and the USA, including high-powered delegations within the Government of Lesotho and director-level leadership at the National Bank of Rwanda. He has facilitated mBIT Coach Certification in Luxembourg, and his clients include MTN Ghana, Stanbic Bank Ghana, the Ministry of Public Service Lesotho, LIPAM, Ghana Airports Company, Ghana National Gas Company, Smile Train Africa, and Coca-Cola Bottling Company Ghana, among others.

Professional and Career Positioning

• Ghana's First MCC and ACTC from ICF
• World's First Black Professional Certified mBIT Trainer in Africa
• First past learner of ICM, UK, to reach Fellow status globally
• First past learner globally of ICM, UK, to receive endorsement for his corporate training
• First elected President of ICF Ghana Chapter
• Africa's first Certified Ontological-Mindfulness-Ecological and Systemic Thinking Executive Coach
• Africa's first black male Certified Professional mBIT Master Coach
• First male PCC in Ghana ICF (USA)
• Certified Professional Corporate Trainer (IAPPD-UK)
• World's first student to graduate with an Advanced Diploma in Leadership Studies, ICM (UK)
• Holds a Graduate Diploma in Management Studies, ICM (UK)
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If you lead teams and institutions, connect with me.

I started my career in 2015 working on a community development project in Mandalay, where I learned the value of clear communication and fair treatment of people. From there, I moved into logistics starting as an IT Specialist and Warehouse Coordinator, then growing into Operations Supervisor and Assistant Manager (Transport) at Nordic Group Limited. Over nearly seven years there, I managed end-to-end trucking operations, cross-border transport, fleet coordination, and vendor negotiations. I implemented SOPs that reduced operational risks and improved delivery efficiency. In 2025, I moved into freight forwarding sales, and later became Business Development Manager. Today, I am CEO of Vital Link International Logistics in Yangon. Along the way, I earned my Single Subject Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from ICM in 2023, and a Postgraduate Diploma from Nanyang Institute of Management in 2025. ICM gave me the strategic foundation to match my hands-on experience. My advice to current students "Don't underestimate hands-on experience. Every difficult shipment and every customer complaint teaches you something a textbook can't. Combine that with formal learning, and you'll be ready to lead."

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Kyaw has gained over ten years of professional experience in construction, telecom, and retail industries, specializing in project management, risk management, and HSE compliance. Skilled in supervision, loss prevention, and process improvement, he is committed to delivering operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality outcomes across diverse projects.