John Mwendwa, OGW, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest). With over 20 years of experience in investment, trade, and industry across Africa, he brings significant expertise from both public and private sectors. His recent government positions include Secretary, Strategy Execution at the President’s Strategy & Execution Office and Senior Advisor for Investments in the Ministry of Investments, Trade & Industry. He was awarded the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) by the President of Kenya for his contributions to the Ease of Doing Business agenda.