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Our Team

At GROUND ZERO Consulting and Management Services Ltd, our team's combined experience and specialized skills enable us to deliver practical and innovative solutions to address the complex challenges faced by businesses today.

CPA Herman Gacugi

CPA Herman Gacugi

Professional Profile

CPA Herman Gacugi leads our consulting efforts with over 17 years of expertise in financial, commercial and development financing services. His key areas of specialization include enterprise risk management, regulatory framework and policy development, accounting, sustainability, external and internal audit processes, corporate governance and strategic planning.

His background encompasses automated processes, e-commerce, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, and both internal and external audit processes. His extensive experience and certifications underscore his leadership in financial services, investments and sustainability.

Education
  • Master of Science in ICT — Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (JKUAT)
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting — Egerton University
Specializations
Enterprise Risk Management Policy Development Corporate Governance Sustainability Internal & External Audit
CPA Robinson Kamweru Makena

CPA Robinson Kamweru Makena

Professional Profile

With over 15 years of experience in banking and finance, Mr. Kamweru excels in sales origination, portfolio and relationship management, financial and investment analysis, corporate and investment banking, and credit and risk analysis.

Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Business Administration (Strategic Management Option) at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology. Mr. Kamweru is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPAK) and is certified in environmental impact assessments. His commitment to high-quality work ensures timely and accurate reporting.

Education
  • MBA in Strategic Management — University of Nairobi
  • BBA — Kenya Methodist University
  • PhD in Business Administration (pursuing) — JKUAT
Specializations
Sales Origination Portfolio Management Investment Analysis Corporate Banking Credit & Risk Analysis
CPA Andrew Kamau Mararia

CPA Andrew Kamau Mararia

Professional Profile

Mr. Andrew Kamau Mararia brings a strong background in finance, accounting, and administration to our team. His experience includes statutory and compliance audits, management audits, and consultancy services in accountancy and tax.

He is dedicated to evaluating and providing assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are effective in achieving organizational goals. His versatile skills contribute to robust internal controls and audit processes.

Education
  • Master of Science in Finance — University of Nairobi
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting — Egerton University
Specializations
Statutory Audits Compliance Audits Management Audits Accountancy & Tax Risk Management
Erastus Njoroge

Erastus Njoroge

Professional Profile

Mr. Erastus Njoroge is an experienced finance executive with over 17 years of leadership experience in development finance, commercial banking, credit governance, and investment management across East Africa.

His expertise spans financing structuring, debt and equity investment appraisal, portfolio management, restructuring of distressed assets, and company turnaround strategy. He has extensive experience designing and implementing remediation frameworks, negotiating restructuring arrangements, strengthening early warning systems, and restoring portfolio performance in complex operating environments.

Mr. Njoroge has led institutional initiatives aimed at enhancing underwriting standards, governance frameworks, and sustainable financing approaches, including green and impact-oriented investment strategies. He brings a solid grounding in macroeconomics, financial markets, development economics, and regulatory compliance.

Previously, he served as Chief of Credit at IDB Capital Limited and held senior credit leadership roles at Equity Bank Rwanda, Housing Finance, and Fina Bank. He also brings board-level governance experience as an independent director in both public and private sector institutions.

Education
  • Master's degree in Financial Economics
Memberships
  • Economist Society of Kenya
Specializations
Development Finance Credit Governance Investment Management Portfolio Restructuring Green Finance Corporate Turnaround
Caroline Ndaama

Caroline Ndaama

Professional Profile

Caroline Ndaama is an experienced Sustainability and Environmental & Social Development specialist with over a decade of professional practice supporting governments, international organizations, and development partners. She has a strong foundation in environmental and social impact assessment, evaluation, and risk management, driven by a commitment to strengthening environmental stewardship, social impact, and resilience through rigorous impact management and strategic advisory.

She brings specialist expertise in E&S risk assessment and management, Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS), ESG integration, sustainability strategy, and policy-relevant research. Caroline is well-versed in national legal and regulatory frameworks as well as international best practices and safeguard standards applied by multilateral institutions, including the United Nations and the World Bank.

Her approach integrates research and analysis, GIS and remote sensing, project management, and stakeholder engagement to design practical, long-term solutions. She has provided environmental and social risk and impact management services across diverse sectors, including finance, energy, agriculture, oil and gas, infrastructure, housing, water, transport, and forestry.

Education
  • MSc Environmental & Natural Resource Management (pursuing) — African Nazarene University
  • BA Geography & Environmental Studies — University of Nairobi
Specializations
E&S Impact Assessment ESMS ESG Integration Sustainability Strategy GIS & Remote Sensing Stakeholder Engagement

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