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BE BOLD

 

Being bold is about having the courage to face what is often left unsaid in families: questions of succession, identity, conflict, and legacy. It is about bringing clarity to uncertainty, compassion to conflict, and continuity to a family’s vision.

PRESERVING WHAT MATTERS ACROSS GENERATIONS

 

Every family enterprise faces questions that extend beyond business performance and financial wealth. Succession, governance, family relationships, and the stewardship of shared assets all shape what can be preserved and passed on to future generations.

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Navigating these questions requires more than technical expertise. It calls for clarity, thoughtful governance, and an understanding of the human dynamics that influence family decisions.


Through Compassionate Governance in Family Enterprises™ I bring together family, business, and wealth governance; systems thinking; emotional processes; and inclusive dialogue to help families navigate complexity, make considered decisions, and build continuity across generations.

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My approach draws on over three decades of international experience across finance, entrepreneurship, and diplomacy, alongside my professional work in family enterprise advising. My own experience of succession conflict also informs my understanding of the human dimensions of family enterprise.

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I work with families to navigate difficult conversations, establish clear principles, and strengthen governance. Together, we work towards preserving wealth, strengthening relationships, and sustaining family purpose for generations to come.

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Wanja Michuki, CFA

Managing Director

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
  • MBA, Finance and Economics, Columbia Business School

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CFA Institute

  • Advanced Private Wealth Management Certificate, CFA Institute

  • Advanced FFI Certificate in Family Wealth Advising (ACFWA)

  • FFI Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA)

  • Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching, Academy of Executive Coaching, UK

  • International Systemic Team Coaching Certificate, Academy of Executive Coaching, UK

  • Advanced Directorship Program, Sirdar Global Group

  • BA, Economics and Political Science, Bryn Mawr College

SELECTED LEADERSHIP & RECOGNITION
  • Founding Chair, Systems Thinking Virtual Study Group, Family Firm Institute

  • Program Mentor, Global Family Enterprise Mentorship Program, Columbia Business School

  • Salzburg Global Fellow, Salzburg Global Seminar

  • Recipient, FFI Global Education Network scholarships, 2022 and 2023

  • Women in Public Service Project

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