Where does Doreen Rwigamba work?

Doreen Rwigamba is Venture Partner – KOKO Networks Rwanda at Africa Climate Ventures.

Where did Doreen Rwigamba go to school?

Doreen Rwigamba studied at W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University (Master’s Degree, Global Logistics); Webster University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations); Kigali International Community School (High School Diploma).

Doreen Rwigamba

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Venture Partner – KOKO Networks Rwanda at Africa Climate Ventures

Rwanda

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About

Doreen was ACV's first venture partner, focused on building KOKO Networks Rwanda, and now sits on its executive team overseeing public affairs and partnerships. She previously consulted at Dalberg, founded cold-storage startup KivuCold, and holds 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

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 ServiceEditing

Languages English · French · Kinyarwanda

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification — Management & Strategy Institute

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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

Who is Doreen Rwigamba?: Doreen was ACV's first venture partner, focused on building KOKO Networks Rwanda, and now sits on its executive team overseeing public affairs and partnerships. She previously consulted at Dalberg, founded cold-storage startup KivuCold, and holds an MSc in Global Logistics from Arizona State University.
Where does Doreen Rwigamba work?: Doreen Rwigamba is Venture Partner – KOKO Networks Rwanda at Africa Climate Ventures.
Where did Doreen Rwigamba go to school?: Doreen Rwigamba studied at W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University (Master’s Degree, Global Logistics); Webster University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations); Kigali International Community School (High School Diploma).

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