About
Doreen was ACV's first Venture Partner, focused on building KOKO Networks Rwanda and now a member of its executive team. She previously consulted at Dalberg Advisors and founded KivuCold, holding an MSc in Global Logistics from Arizona State University.
Experience
- KOKO NetworksManager, Strategy & Investment2023 — 2026Kigali City, Rwanda
- KOKO NetworksRwanda Project Lead - Public Affairs and Partnerships2023Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda
- DalbergConsultant2022 — 2023
- DalbergAssociate Consultant2019 — 2022Kigali, Rwanda
- KivuColdFounder2018 — 2021Kigali
- Africa Smart Investments DistributionChief Executive Officer2016 — 2019Kigali, Rwanda
- Africa Smart Investments DistributionChief Operating Officer2016Kigali, Rwanda
- Africa Smart Investments DistributionHead of Logistics2016Kigali, Rwanda
- HenkelNetwork Optimization Applied Project2015 — 2016Greater Phoenix Area
- Rwanda Development BoardInvestment Promotion & Marketing Research Intern2014Kigali, Rwanda
Education
- W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State UniversityMaster’s Degree, Global Logistics2015 — 2016
- Webster UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations2012 — 2015
- Kigali International Community SchoolHigh School Diploma
Skills & more
Political NetworkingExecutive-level CommunicationInternational ExpansionPublic AffairsStrategic ThinkingClimbingEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)Stakeholder ManagementDecision-MakingStrategic PlanningProject ManagementProgramme Delivery
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LeadershipInternational RelationsPublic SpeakingIntercultural CommunicationMicrosoft OfficeHigher EducationResearchTrainingPoliticsForeign LanguagesCustomer ServiceEditingLanguages English · French · Kinyarwanda
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification — Management & Strategy Institute
From Doreen's professional profile.
Colleagues at Africa Climate Ventures
Bilha Ndirangu
Venture Partner – Technical Carbon Removals / Great Carbon Valley at Africa Climate Ventures
CJ Fonzi
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Africa Climate Ventures
Divine Mutoni
Associate at Africa Climate Ventures
James I Mwangi
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Africa Climate Ventures
Jermaine Coelho
Associate at Africa Climate Ventures
Mohamed Cassim
Chief Investment Officer at Africa Climate Ventures
Oluwakemi Olajide
Investment Principal at Africa Climate Ventures
Scott Hosking
Principal at Africa Climate Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Doreen Rwigamba work?
- Doreen Rwigamba is Venture Partner – KOKO Networks Rwanda at Africa Climate Ventures.
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Also attended Webster University8
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Shared employers
Also worked at Dalberg23
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Also worked at Henkel26
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