6 CPD

Points

For IHRM members

The 4th Regional HR Talent Management Summit

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The theme

From HR to Business Impact

Human Capital, AI and Productivity Shaping the Future of Work.

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Senior leaders and experts across functions and industries.

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The summit opens in

30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026PrideInn Paradise, Mombasa

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Summit Overview

Business is being redefined. The question is: are leaders shaping the future or reacting to it?

Built for

C-SuiteHRFinanceAuditRiskTechnologyOperations

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Cross-functional collaboration
The Summit provides a strategic platform for C-Suite executives, HR, Finance, Audit, Risk, Technology and Operations leaders to explore how cross-functional collaboration can strengthen productivity, innovation and sustainable business performance.
02
Workforce productivity & measurement
A key focus will be on workforce productivity and measurement, including connecting human capital investment to financial performance, using workforce analytics and dashboards, and applying evidence-based decision-making.
03
AI and the workforce
The Summit will also examine how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping talent acquisition and management, workforce capability and enterprise productivity.

Senior leaders and professionals: 200+
IHRM CPD points: 6
Focus areas: 12
Regional reach: East Africa

Why Attend?

Participants will gain practical insights into:

IHRM members earn

6 CPD

Points

CPF Consulting is accredited by IHRM and NITA.

Connecting HR and workforce strategy to measurable business outcomes.
Strengthening collaboration across HR, Finance, Technology, Operations, Risk and Audit.
Measuring workforce productivity using relevant metrics, analytics and dashboards.
Applying AI to workforce management and enterprise performance.
Building resilient, productive and sustainable workplaces.
Learning from senior leaders and experts across functions and industries.

Summit Objectives

The Summit seeks to:

01
Core objective
Position HR as a strategic business partner capable of influencing enterprise performance, productivity and sustainable growth.
02Strengthen cross-functional collaboration between HR, Finance, Technology, Operations, Risk and Audit.
03Equip leaders with practical approaches for measuring workforce productivity and linking human capital investment to financial performance.
04Build capacity in workforce analytics, dashboards and reporting to support evidence-based decisions.
05Explore the strategic application of Artificial Intelligence in workforce management and enterprise performance.
06Examine emerging workforce challenges: changing employee expectations, generational differences and human sustainability.
07Provide a platform for senior leaders to exchange practical insights and solutions to common business and workforce challenges.

Summit Focus Areas

Twelve conversations shaping the future of work

Expert presentations, panel discussions, practical sessions and cross-functional engagements around these areas.

01
The Connected Enterprise
Breaking functional silos to drive productivity, innovation and sustainable business performance.
02
From Departmental Success to Enterprise Success
Creating a culture of shared value creation.
03
The Business of People
Connecting human capital investments to financial performance.
04
Workforce Productivity and Profitability
The new conversation between HR and business leaders.
05
Measuring What Matters
Productivity metrics, workforce analytics and executive reporting.
06
From Data to Decisions
Using people analytics to drive business performance.
07
From HR Partner to Business Leader
Earning influence, driving productivity and shaping business strategy.
08
The Future of Work Through a CEO's Lens
What business leaders need to know.
09
The New Reward Equation
Rethinking compensation, performance and workforce value in the AI era.
10
Human Sustainability and the Workforce Energy Crisis
Building resilient and productive workplaces for sustainable business performance.
11
HR in the Age of AI
Reinventing the workplace before it is reinvented for you.
12
The Productivity Puzzle
Unlocking performance across generations in an age of AI, flexibility and changing workforce expectations.

Summit Speakers

Speakers & Panellists

Senior leaders and experts across functions and industries

13 speakers

Keynote speakerDr. Ben ChumoChairman, EAGLE HR Consultants

Dr. Hosea Kili, SC, MBSGroup Managing Director, The CPF Group
FIHRM Lillian NgalaDirector, Human Resources, Diamond Trust Bank
CS-K/CHRP-K Anne MakoriHR Specialist, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Speaker
CHRP-K Susan Imisa Kakai
Head of Human Capital and Culture, Sanlam Allianz Life Kenya
A strategic Human Capital Business Partner with 15+ years of experience aligning people, culture and business growth. She integrates strategy, innovation and people insight to deliver impact in human capital and organisational excellence.
She has led an exceptional culture transformation journey:
Elevating organisational culture from 29% in 2019 to 92% by May 2026
Reducing flight risk from 33% to just 3%
Delivering an Employee Net Promoter Score of 60%, well above the global benchmark of 30%
Award-winning HR leader: HR Awards Kenya nominee for HR Director of the Year (2025) and winner of the IHRM Best Talent Management Strategy Award (2025). She has delivered talks at JKUAT, Dedan Kimathi University (DeKUT), the University of Nairobi and Kisii University.
Education: Bachelor of Business Management (Human Resource Management), Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management, Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K), Certified HR Business Partner (AIHR), Certified Leader from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and Certified Mediator; currently pursuing a Master's in Industrial Psychology.
Speaker
Dr. Yusuf Saleh
Human Resources and Governance Professional, FIHRM, Chartered Fellow CIPD (UK)
Dr. Yusuf Saleh, DBA, MBA, FIHRM, Chartered Fellow FCIPD (UK), is a distinguished Human Resources and governance professional, sustainability champion, speaker and consultant with over a decade of experience across corporate and public-sector environments in Africa. He holds a Doctorate in Strategic Management and an MBA in Human Resource Management. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Human Resource Management (FIHRM), Kenya, and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), United Kingdom.
His expertise spans strategic human capital management, organisational transformation, governance advisory, leadership development and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) integration. As a researcher, consultant and thought leader, Dr. Saleh is passionate about advancing the HR profession, empowering leaders and promoting ethical leadership and sustainable organisational performance through knowledge sharing and professional development.
CHRP Quresha Abdullahi, MBSExecutive Director, Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
Speaker
Dr. Francis Kangure, PhD
Director, HR Digital Consulting Ltd and Adjunct Postdoctoral Fellow, Strathmore Business School
Director, HR Digital Consulting Ltd, HR/OD Lead for the World Bank Somaliland Energy Sector Recovery Project, and Adjunct Postdoctoral Fellow at Strathmore Business School.
Lucy BrewsterHead of Training, Lantern Training
CHRP-K Lucy JeronoGroup Head, Human Resources and Administration, CPF Group
CHRP-K Alphas Keverenge AdogaDirector, CPF Training and Consulting
Speaker
Patrick Gatere
AI Coordinator, The CPF Group
Patrick Gatere is an accomplished Financial Services, AI and Governance Executive with over a decade of experience leading digital transformation, strategic innovation and institutional modernisation across financial services, pensions, insurance, ICT, real estate and the public sector.
At CPF Group, he provides strategic leadership in responsible AI adoption, innovation governance and enterprise digital transformation, aligning emerging technologies with institutional strategy, regulatory requirements and sustainable value creation. He is a Certified AI Professional and Manager, Research & Innovation.
He holds a BSc in Actuarial Science, an MBA and professional certification in Artificial Intelligence. His career includes contributions to award-winning digital platforms, international strategic partnerships and national policy initiatives advancing financial inclusion. Patrick is passionate about helping organisations unlock the economic potential of human capital and artificial intelligence to drive productivity, strengthen governance and create lasting enterprise value.
Keynote address: From Human Capital to Enterprise Value: How CEOs Should Measure People, Productivity and AI
Speaker
CHRP-K Anne Tuitoek, MIHRM
Manager, HR Training Consultancy, CPF Consulting
Anne Jematia Tuitoek is a highly experienced Human Resource professional with over 20 years of progressive expertise in human resource management, HR audits, policy development, performance management and talent development. She has worked extensively with public institutions, corporate organisations and development partners, providing strategic HR consultancy, leadership development and organisational effectiveness solutions.
She is a certified HR practitioner and seasoned trainer with strong expertise in leadership development, balanced scorecard implementation and performance management systems. Anne has facilitated numerous capacity-building programmes focused on improving compliance, employee productivity and governance, supporting organisations to strengthen their HR systems and overall institutional performance.
She is currently pursuing a PhD in Human Resource Management at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. She holds an MBA in Human Resource Management from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelor of Education in English and Literature from Kenyatta University, and a Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management. She is a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K), a licensed HR practitioner under the Institute of Human Resource Management, a Certified Balanced Scorecard Professional, a PROSCI Change Management Practitioner, a Certified Trainer of Trainers and a Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor.
Anne currently serves as Manager, HR Consultancy at CPF Financial Services Ltd, where she leads HR advisory services, executive search and capacity-building initiatives. She previously served as Human Resources Manager – Talent and HR & Administration Manager at CPF Financial Services, and earlier as Group Administration Manager and HR Officer at The Standard Group Ltd.

Summit moderator
Irene Mbonge
Public Affairs Specialist
Experienced Public Affairs Specialist with demonstrated success working in the Social Protection and Financial sectors in Kenya and within the greater East and Central Africa region. Expertise in Public Policy, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, and Government and Stakeholder relations.
A regular columnist in the Marketing Africa magazine, she holds a BSc, an MBA and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, UK.