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Paul Ngugi

Senior Executive | Board Advisor | Management Consultant | People & Culture Executive

Paul Ngugi

Paul Ngugi

Senior Executive | Board Advisor | Management Consultant | People & Culture Executive
  • CEO of the Year 2025 – Non-Profit Category
  • Global Change Maker 2024 – Leadership & Environmental Stewardship Excellence
  • Fellow, Institute of Human Resource Management (FIHRM)

Paul Ngugi is a highly accomplished Senior Executive, Chief Executive Officer, seasoned Human Resources Executive, Board Advisor, Executive Coach, Mediator and Management Consultant with over 20 years of professional experience, including more than 15 years in executive leadership.

He has served organizations across the humanitarian, international development, financial services, media, education and non-profit sectors. His work includes leading executive teams, driving organizational transformation and delivering strategic consulting assignments across more than 30 countries in Africa, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

Paul has held several senior global and regional leadership positions, including Chief Executive Officer at St John Ambulance Kenya, Acting Regional Executive Director and Director, People & Culture at Greenpeace Africa, Director, People & Culture at International Rescue Committee, regional talent and HR leadership roles at British Council, international HR leadership at BBC World Service, and HR leadership at Equity Bank.

He is recognized for strategic leadership, governance, organizational transformation, HR strategy, organizational development, policy and strategy development, institutional strengthening, talent management, succession planning, learning and development, leadership development, executive coaching, performance management, employee relations, workplace investigations, mediation, DEI, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization and executive facilitation.

Paul currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of St John Ambulance Kenya, providing strategic leadership for governance, national operations, emergency medical services, business development, volunteer management, strategic partnerships, resource mobilization and organizational transformation.