Team
In addition to our networked transformation team, our execution team consists of C-level experts with decades of international experience in change & transformation management.
We operate in the field of transformation management, across sectors, at all levels: from international, national and regional level policy making, diplomacy, lobby & advocacy to sector and multi – organisational cooperation, innovation alliances and mediation as well as regarding internal organisational development and individual executive/boardroom coaching.
We work in a networked group of consultants, with backgrounds in human sciences, like psychology, sociology, transformation management and in business administration, political science, HR and communication.
It is key to our work that we are constantly able to combine policy, transformation and business skills, in order for us to combine hard and soft skills as key ingredients to our work.
Our team
Pepijn van den Hoogenband
Founder / CEO & Principle, transformation leader
“My greatest attribute and drive is solving problems hands-on and strategically in order to create attractive and sustaining supply chain cooperations and businesses that compete well, always with human-centric focus, factoring in all stakeholders around”.
Ms. Njagi (Stella), is a strategic and results-driven HR leader with almost 15 years of experience in driving efficient business operations, strategy development, restructuring, change management, transformations, cooperations and mergers. Always with the perspective of human capital in mind, leading departments in commercial supply chain multi-nationals like DHL and Aramex and non-profit organisations like Aga Khan Development Network; in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In addition to her Bachelor’s in HR, she is a Certified Professional Mediator.
Stella Njagi
National HR Lead, strategy, training & sourcing
“My greatest attribute and drive is solving problems hands-on and strategically in order to create attractive and sustaining supply chain cooperations and businesses that compete well, always with human-centric focus, factoring in all stakeholders around”.
Ms. Njagi (Stella), is a strategic and results-driven HR leader with almost 15 years of experience in driving efficient business operations, strategy development, restructuring, change management, transformations, cooperations and mergers. Always with the perspective of human capital in mind, leading departments in commercial supply chain multi-nationals like DHL and Aramex and non-profit organisations like Aga Khan Development Network; in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In addition to her Bachelor’s in HR, she is a Certified Professional Mediator.
"When it comes to resource management, It's key to unlock financial, human and technical resources and assets. I found out in my practice that the scope of learning - ability of individuals at all levels is strongly influenced by the didactical & leadership frame applied. It's my mission to unlock that value for regional development in Eastern Africa".
Mr. Kiforo (Enos), is a seasoned leading tutor in education, training & digital development. In addition, he extensively managed donor relations and successfully coordinated fundraising activities awarded beyond € 20 mln. Amongst others, he did a master’s in Professional Development from Aga Khan University (Dep. Development for Eastern Africa). He is an excellent writer and (Microsoft certified) expert in technology matters as part of setting up training programs and business processes.
Enos Kiforo
Training, fundraising and donor relations
"When it comes to resource management, It's key to unlock financial, human and technical resources and assets. I found out in my practice that the scope of learning - ability of individuals at all levels is strongly influenced by the didactical & leadership frame applied. It's my mission to unlock that value for regional development in Eastern Africa".
Mr. Kiforo (Enos), is a seasoned leading tutor in education, training & digital development. In addition, he extensively managed donor relations and successfully coordinated fundraising activities awarded beyond € 20 mln. Amongst others, he did a master’s in Professional Development from Aga Khan University (Dep. Development for Eastern Africa). He is an excellent writer and (Microsoft certified) expert in technology matters as part of setting up training programs and business processes.
"When it comes to transformation management & fund effectiveness the mix of hard- and soft skills is very inspiring to work with, as it always surprises participants in the meeting & supports the speed of change".
Ms. Njau (Sally) has a Master’s degree in Business Administration and bachelor’s in economics & sociology from Kenyatta University. She brings over two decades of experience in finance & accounting, business, and in NGOs like ActionAid and WorldVision, including fund management towards global donors (i.e. EU, Grand Canadian challenges, USAID), transformation management, business development and program management. Her profile distinctively and uniquely combines the robustness of financial rigour and the social skill set. Ms. Njau has thorough experience in group dynamics, empowering leadership skills and fostering social group cohesion. In this regard, she has stipulated her thought leadership as the writer of a book related to her practice on mental and economic empowerment of large groups of widows.
Salome Njau
Transformation, Finance & Programming
"When it comes to transformation management & fund effectiveness the mix of hard- and soft skills is very inspiring to work with, as it always surprises participants in the meeting & supports the speed of change".
Ms. Njau (Sally) has a Master’s degree in Business Administration and bachelor’s in economics & sociology from Kenyatta University. She brings over two decades of experience in finance & accounting, business, and in NGOs like ActionAid and WorldVision, including fund management towards global donors (i.e. EU, Grand Canadian challenges, USAID), transformation management, business development and program management. Her profile distinctively and uniquely combines the robustness of financial rigour and the social skill set. Ms. Njau has thorough experience in group dynamics, empowering leadership skills and fostering social group cohesion. In this regard, she has stipulated her thought leadership as the writer of a book related to her practice on mental and economic empowerment of large groups of widows.
"It’s pivotal for effective economic and social transformation to oversee the entire scope and systemic bottlenecks. Precisely monitoring and benchmarking can guide interventions needed. It’s great to help accelerate economic development programs by combining day-to-day field observations with rigorous scientific insights".
Ms. Githinji (Florence), who is a top scientist mentioned on the world scientific & university Ranking 2022, did a master’s in development studies and is connected to Clarke International University in Kampala. She built up in-depth knowledge of ‘regional cross-sector development’ and is an expert in monitoring & evaluation activities in the economic development domain.
Florence Githinji
Monitoring and Evaluation
"It’s pivotal for effective economic and social transformation to oversee the entire scope and systemic bottlenecks. Precisely monitoring and benchmarking can guide interventions needed. It’s great to help accelerate economic development programs by combining day-to-day field observations with rigorous scientific insights".
Ms. Githinji (Florence), who is a top scientist mentioned on the world scientific & university Ranking 2022, did a master’s in development studies and is connected to Clarke International University in Kampala. She built up in-depth knowledge of ‘regional cross-sector development’ and is an expert in monitoring & evaluation activities in the economic development domain.
"It has been the desire of so many people I worked with to rigorously improve the effectiveness of funds given the value it generates for communities & economies. This is one of the drivers in my work".
Mr. Munyao (Timothy) after an MBA from Kenyatta University built up his double decade career in finance & (certified) accounting, managed funds & investments for various NGOs and human resources for change programs in more than ten African countries.
Timothy Munyao
Investment /Business Development
"It has been the desire of so many people I worked with to rigorously improve the effectiveness of funds given the value it generates for communities & economies. This is one of the drivers in my work".
Mr. Munyao (Timothy) after an MBA from Kenyatta University built up his double decade career in finance & (certified) accounting, managed funds & investments for various NGOs and human resources for change programs in more than ten African countries.
"With Trinco Development, it is our mission to accelerate the pace of growth in wellbeing, sustainability and economic development through a unique mix: our special ‘integrative toolkit’ and transformational insights that are often overseen. In this way we like to contribute a bit, bring more connectivity and add some fun, joy & deeper meaning to life".
Mr. Van den Hoogenband (Pepijn, 49), founder and principal lead of Trinco in the Netherlands and Trinco Development Kenya, has been working in the global field for almost half of his career; first in commercial settings, more recently in the field of PPP’s, advisory and political lobbying on regional development, with a cross-sector focus. In the Netherlands he has built up his C-level interim chair role of large health organisations and in the insurance & finance branch; leading companies and running large-scale supplier market strategies with budgets of over € 900 mln yearly and employee bases of over 500 fte, always with core activity on ’transformation, new to the market solutions, creating better funding portfolios & systemic condition, lobby, doing interest alignment & conflict mitigation and driving the mix of human wellbeing & financial efficiency. He did his master’s in business administration at Nyenrode (in conjunction with Cape Town, Chicago) and originates from a master’s in clinical psychology from Radbout University, the Netherlands. In recent years the Hague Clingendael Institute on International Relations brought him further on various topics.
Pepijn van den Hoogenband
Founder / CEO & Principle, transformation leader
"With Trinco Development, it is our mission to accelerate the pace of growth in wellbeing, sustainability and economic development through a unique mix: our special ‘integrative toolkit’ and transformational insights that are often overseen. In this way we like to contribute a bit, bring more connectivity and add some fun, joy & deeper meaning to life".
Mr. Van den Hoogenband (Pepijn, 49), founder and principal lead of Trinco in the Netherlands and Trinco Development Kenya, has been working in the global field for almost half of his career; first in commercial settings, more recently in the field of PPP’s, advisory and political lobbying on regional development, with a cross-sector focus. In the Netherlands he has built up his C-level interim chair role of large health organisations and in the insurance & finance branch; leading companies and running large-scale supplier market strategies with budgets of over € 900 mln yearly and employee bases of over 500 fte, always with core activity on ’transformation, new to the market solutions, creating better funding portfolios & systemic condition, lobby, doing interest alignment & conflict mitigation and driving the mix of human wellbeing & financial efficiency. He did his master’s in business administration at Nyenrode (in conjunction with Cape Town, Chicago) and originates from a master’s in clinical psychology from Radbout University, the Netherlands. In recent years the Hague Clingendael Institute on International Relations brought him further on various topics.
"At the baseline, if you can tap into people's drive, a strong sense of connection and developmental leadership can be unlocked. If this is combined with strong business, governmental policy and organisational professionalism, better results can be accomplished in shorter timelines".
Ms. Marima (Gladys), has built up a double decade seasoned career both in commercial sectors and in public governance. With a strong background in the insurance & finance industry (CIC Insurance Group), she has served as county minister for ICT and health in Kenya. Overseeing the regional transformational challenges and interdependencies between sectors, she further intensified her affiliation with regional community development. Originally, she has a Bachelor’s in Mass Communication from Moi University and a Master of Art in Leadership from the Pan African Christian University in Nairobi. Ms. Marima consolidated her public value to drive national challenges on community & cross-sector development for Kenya. With this background, she has been connected to Trinco Kenya from the start.
Gladys Marima
National Public & Private Development & Advocacy Lead
"At the baseline, if you can tap into people's drive, a strong sense of connection and developmental leadership can be unlocked. If this is combined with strong business, governmental policy and organisational professionalism, better results can be accomplished in shorter timelines".
Ms. Marima (Gladys), has built up a double decade seasoned career both in commercial sectors and in public governance. With a strong background in the insurance & finance industry (CIC Insurance Group), she has served as county minister for ICT and health in Kenya. Overseeing the regional transformational challenges and interdependencies between sectors, she further intensified her affiliation with regional community development. Originally, she has a Bachelor’s in Mass Communication from Moi University and a Master of Art in Leadership from the Pan African Christian University in Nairobi. Ms. Marima consolidated her public value to drive national challenges on community & cross-sector development for Kenya. With this background, she has been connected to Trinco Kenya from the start.
"I believe people can grow together if they really try to emphasize with their perceived opponents".
Mr. Ismael (Bashir) has a strong background in peace & conflict (double degree from Universities in Nairobi) and during almost 15 years he has built up a senior track record through various NGOs, embassies, the World Bbank and governmental bodies in Kenya and within the larger region, i.e. the Horn of Africa. Program development and execution are part of his basic package in driving transformations and cohesion among various societal groups.
Bashir Ismael
Peace and conflict Management
"I believe people can grow together if they really try to emphasize with their perceived opponents".
Mr. Ismael (Bashir) has a strong background in peace & conflict (double degree from Universities in Nairobi) and during almost 15 years he has built up a senior track record through various NGOs, embassies, the World Bbank and governmental bodies in Kenya and within the larger region, i.e. the Horn of Africa. Program development and execution are part of his basic package in driving transformations and cohesion among various societal groups.
"With over 20 years of work experience, I have been able to combine my passion for innovation and my experience in business, organisation and supply chain, to boost integrative community development".
Ms. Thitu (Anne), has a senior background in program management in the field of community cohesion, well-being and running facilities, with a focus on organisation excellence & supply chain optimization (up/downstream). She translates the needs and the technical-, programmatic and human bottlenecks on ground into useful bricks for advocacy and lobby topics at a strategic level and translate back. Her ability to move easily between stakeholders, horizontally and vertically is a key element for realizing success on ground and in terms of strategic conditions. In addition to her earlier financial & senior management qualifications, and her master’s in Community Health & Development from Great Lakes University of Kisumu, she is currently working on her doctorate studies.
Anne Thitu
Advocacy, community- & supply chain development
"With over 20 years of work experience, I have been able to combine my passion for innovation and my experience in business, organisation and supply chain, to boost integrative community development".
Ms. Thitu (Anne), has a senior background in program management in the field of community cohesion, well-being and running facilities, with a focus on organisation excellence & supply chain optimization (up/downstream). She translates the needs and the technical-, programmatic and human bottlenecks on ground into useful bricks for advocacy and lobby topics at a strategic level and translate back. Her ability to move easily between stakeholders, horizontally and vertically is a key element for realizing success on ground and in terms of strategic conditions. In addition to her earlier financial & senior management qualifications, and her master’s in Community Health & Development from Great Lakes University of Kisumu, she is currently working on her doctorate studies.
