Deogracious Juma (DG)
Chief Finance & Operations Officer | Certified Public Accountant | Men's Transformation Champion
Executive Summary
Distinguished financial strategist and transformational leader with 20+ years of progressive leadership in finance, operations, and human development. Currently serves as Chief Finance and Operations Officer at Principle Based Leadership (PBL), combining meticulous financial stewardship with passionate advocacy for male empowerment and societal transformation.
Professional Background
Chief Finance & Operations Officer - Principle Based Leadership (PBL)
Strategic financial leadership ensuring organizational compliance while supporting male transformation mission. Key achievements include improved financial stability, program expansion, and sustainable operational models.
Senior Finance Leader - Khetia Drapers Supermarket Chain
20-year tenure with Kenya's fastest-growing retail enterprise. Led multi-location financial operations, team development, and strategic expansion initiatives contributing to consistent revenue growth.
Certified Public Accountant - Kenya College of Accountancy
Specialized in advanced financial management, auditing, and corporate governance with distinguished academic performance.
KATC Certification - Kitale National Polytechnic
Technical foundation in business operations and management systems.
Core Competencies
Financial Leadership
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Budget Development & Forecasting
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Investment Analysis
- Audit Management
Operations Excellence
- Systems Integration
- Process Optimization
- Quality Control
- Performance Management
- Team Leadership
Adult Education
- Program Design & Development
- Facilitation & Training
- Mentorship & Coaching
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Curriculum Development
Leadership Development
- Transformational Leadership
- Male Engagement Strategies
- Spiritual Formation
- Community Development
- Cross-Cultural Communication
Men's Transformation Champion
Mission: Transforming Men to Transform Society
Specialized programs targeting young adults (18-35) and mature men (35+) through holistic development addressing spiritual, emotional, financial, and social dimensions of masculine development.
Key Focus Areas
Young Adult Men (18-35)
- Career Development: Professional growth, financial planning, career advancement mentorship
- Relationship Skills: Healthy communication, marriage preparation, fatherhood guidance
- Leadership Training: Early leadership development for community and professional roles
- Spiritual Formation: Foundation building for lifelong spiritual growth
Mature Men (35+)
- Personal Reinvention: Midlife purpose discovery and direction setting
- Legacy Building: Mentorship, community service, family leadership focus
- Spiritual Renewal: Deep spiritual development for mature masculinity
- Wisdom Sharing: Platforms for knowledge transfer to younger generations
Church Ministry Leadership
Successfully revitalized Men's Fellowship Department through strategic restructuring, innovative programming, and inclusive leadership. Achieved significant membership growth while establishing sustainable leadership pipelines and community outreach initiatives.
Key Achievements
- Department restructuring with strategic planning implementation
- Significant membership growth through innovative programming
- Leadership development and succession planning
- Community outreach expansion beyond church walls
- Family integration programming strengthening spiritual leadership roles
Academic Pursuit & Development
Currently Pursuing: Bachelor's Degree in Andragogy and Instructional Design - University of Nairobi
Specialization Areas
- Adult Learning Theory: Self-directed learning, experience integration, problem-centered approaches
- Instructional Design: Systematic curriculum development, needs assessment, evaluation methods
- Program Development: Research-based program design and implementation
- Educational Leadership: Adult education administration and organizational learning
Sustainable Agriculture Leadership
Partnership with wife Elizabeth in promoting "Farms for Life" - a 20th-century organic farming model enabling family self-sufficiency through natural farming practices.
Farms for Life Initiative
Comprehensive family empowerment through sustainable agriculture, focusing on food security, economic stability, health benefits, and environmental stewardship.
Program Components
- Training Programs: Comprehensive organic farming techniques and principles
- Resource Provision: Seeds, tools, and implementation resources
- Ongoing Support: Continuous mentorship and problem-solving assistance
- Network Building: Community support networks among participating families
- Demonstration Sites: Model farms showcasing successful implementation
Leadership Philosophy
Core Values
Servant Leadership
Service before self, empowerment focus, humility in leadership, long-term impact orientation.
Integrity & Excellence
Unwavering ethical standards, quality focus, continuous improvement, accountability.
Holistic Development
Spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, and social transformation integration.
Community Impact
Individual transformation leading to family and community transformation.
Professional Memberships & Recognition
Professional Associations
- Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) - Active Member
- Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) - Professional Development
- International Association of Adult and Continuing Education
Awards & Recognition
- Outstanding Financial Management Excellence
- Leadership Excellence Awards
- Community Service Recognition
- Mentorship Excellence Awards
- Church Leadership Recognition
- Innovation in Adult Education
Professional Services
Speaking Engagements
Keynote addresses, workshops, conferences on financial leadership, male development, organizational transformation
Consulting Services
Organizational development, financial management, program design, leadership development
Mentorship & Coaching
Individual and group mentorship for emerging leaders, professionals in transition, organizational culture change
Vision & Impact
DG's unique combination of financial expertise, spiritual grounding, and commitment to service positions him as a distinctive leader creating lasting positive impact across multiple spheres. His work demonstrates that transformed individuals create transformed families, ultimately contributing to transformed communities and society.
Legacy Statement
"A transformed man can lead to a transformed family, and ultimately, a transformed society. Through financial stewardship, spiritual development, and holistic empowerment, we create ripple effects that extend far beyond individual lives."
Deogracious Juma (DG)
Chief Finance & Operations Officer | Certified Public Accountant | Men's Transformation Champion
Executive Summary
Distinguished financial strategist and transformational leader with 20+ years of progressive leadership in finance, operations, and human development. Currently serves as Chief Finance and Operations Officer at Principle Based Leadership (PBL), combining meticulous financial stewardship with passionate advocacy for male empowerment and societal transformation.
Professional Background
Chief Finance & Operations Officer - Principle Based Leadership (PBL)
Strategic financial leadership ensuring organizational compliance while supporting male transformation mission. Key achievements include improved financial stability, program expansion, and sustainable operational models.
Senior Finance Leader - Khetia Drapers Supermarket Chain
20-year tenure with Kenya's fastest-growing retail enterprise. Led multi-location financial operations, team development, and strategic expansion initiatives contributing to consistent revenue growth.
Certified Public Accountant - Kenya College of Accountancy
Specialized in advanced financial management, auditing, and corporate governance with distinguished academic performance.
KATC Certification - Kitale National Polytechnic
Technical foundation in business operations and management systems.
Core Competencies
Financial Leadership
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Budget Development & Forecasting
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Investment Analysis
- Audit Management
Operations Excellence
- Systems Integration
- Process Optimization
- Quality Control
- Performance Management
- Team Leadership
Adult Education
- Program Design & Development
- Facilitation & Training
- Mentorship & Coaching
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Curriculum Development
Leadership Development
- Transformational Leadership
- Male Engagement Strategies
- Spiritual Formation
- Community Development
- Cross-Cultural Communication
Men's Transformation Champion
Mission: Transforming Men to Transform Society
Specialized programs targeting young adults (18-35) and mature men (35+) through holistic development addressing spiritual, emotional, financial, and social dimensions of masculine development.
Key Focus Areas
Young Adult Men (18-35)
- Career Development: Professional growth, financial planning, career advancement mentorship
- Relationship Skills: Healthy communication, marriage preparation, fatherhood guidance
- Leadership Training: Early leadership development for community and professional roles
- Spiritual Formation: Foundation building for lifelong spiritual growth
Mature Men (35+)
- Personal Reinvention: Midlife purpose discovery and direction setting
- Legacy Building: Mentorship, community service, family leadership focus
- Spiritual Renewal: Deep spiritual development for mature masculinity
- Wisdom Sharing: Platforms for knowledge transfer to younger generations
Church Ministry Leadership
Successfully revitalized Men's Fellowship Department through strategic restructuring, innovative programming, and inclusive leadership. Achieved significant membership growth while establishing sustainable leadership pipelines and community outreach initiatives.
Key Achievements
- Department restructuring with strategic planning implementation
- Significant membership growth through innovative programming
- Leadership development and succession planning
- Community outreach expansion beyond church walls
- Family integration programming strengthening spiritual leadership roles
Academic Pursuit & Development
Currently Pursuing: Bachelor's Degree in Andragogy and Instructional Design - University of Nairobi
Specialization Areas
- Adult Learning Theory: Self-directed learning, experience integration, problem-centered approaches
- Instructional Design: Systematic curriculum development, needs assessment, evaluation methods
- Program Development: Research-based program design and implementation
- Educational Leadership: Adult education administration and organizational learning
Sustainable Agriculture Leadership
Partnership with wife Elizabeth in promoting "Farms for Life" - a 20th-century organic farming model enabling family self-sufficiency through natural farming practices.
Farms for Life Initiative
Comprehensive family empowerment through sustainable agriculture, focusing on food security, economic stability, health benefits, and environmental stewardship.
Program Components
- Training Programs: Comprehensive organic farming techniques and principles
- Resource Provision: Seeds, tools, and implementation resources
- Ongoing Support: Continuous mentorship and problem-solving assistance
- Network Building: Community support networks among participating families
- Demonstration Sites: Model farms showcasing successful implementation
Leadership Philosophy
Core Values
Servant Leadership
Service before self, empowerment focus, humility in leadership, long-term impact orientation.
Integrity & Excellence
Unwavering ethical standards, quality focus, continuous improvement, accountability.
Holistic Development
Spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, and social transformation integration.
Community Impact
Individual transformation leading to family and community transformation.
Professional Memberships & Recognition
Professional Associations
- Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) - Active Member
- Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) - Professional Development
- International Association of Adult and Continuing Education
Awards & Recognition
- Outstanding Financial Management Excellence
- Leadership Excellence Awards
- Community Service Recognition
- Mentorship Excellence Awards
- Church Leadership Recognition
- Innovation in Adult Education
Professional Services
Speaking Engagements
Keynote addresses, workshops, conferences on financial leadership, male development, organizational transformation
Consulting Services
Organizational development, financial management, program design, leadership development
Mentorship & Coaching
Individual and group mentorship for emerging leaders, professionals in transition, organizational culture change
Vision & Impact
DG's unique combination of financial expertise, spiritual grounding, and commitment to service positions him as a distinctive leader creating lasting positive impact across multiple spheres. His work demonstrates that transformed individuals create transformed families, ultimately contributing to transformed communities and society.
Legacy Statement
"A transformed man can lead to a transformed family, and ultimately, a transformed society. Through financial stewardship, spiritual development, and holistic empowerment, we create ripple effects that extend far beyond individual lives."