Priya Chana
Associate Director of Strategy & Impact Partnerships @Equity Bank Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director of Strategy & Impact Partnerships @Equity Bank Limited
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Since January 2025, I have served as Associate Group Director, Strategy at Equity Group Holdings Plc, where I lead the strategic direction and execution of the Group’s growth agenda across our regional subsidiaries. My role focuses on aligning commercial objectives with our broader economic and social impact priorities, while positioning the Group for long-term sustainability and innovation.• Lead the execution of Equity Group’s tri-engine strategy in six countries, driving economic growth, social impact, and sustainability- Establish key partnerships and transform agricultural value chains to achieve strategic goals- Implement innovative strategies to enhance the company\'s impact and drive positive change in the communities served- Driving the prioritisation and implementation of high-impact, Group-wide flagship projects and partnerships- Managing strategic relationships with development finance institutions, investors, commercial partners, and philanthropic donors to unlock long-term value- Coordinating internal strategy alignment efforts, including Group-wide training, planning cycles, and performance tracking- Championing cross-border collaboration and regional integration through strategic missions, dialogues, and market-driven partnerships- Representing the Group in high-level forums with governments, private sector actors, and international development partners to drive systemic transformation and inclusive growth- Establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with key partners to expand business opportunities and enhance market presence.
EDUCATION
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Strathmore Business School (SBS)
Certificate , Investing in Agribusiness Value Addition Programme
Squared Online
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Hillcrest
Advanced levels, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry and History
Emeritus
MIT Negotiation
McGill University School of Continuing Studies
Masters: Management and Marketing, Consumer Behaviour to Management Leadership
SKILLS
ABOUT PRIYA CHANA
Priya ChanaStrategic Growth & Impact Leadership | Associate Group Director – Strategy | Equity Group HoldingsI bring over two decades of experience leading strategy, partnerships, and sustainability initiatives across Africa’s financial and agricultural sectors. My strength lies in bridging the worlds of finance, sustainability, and impact — structuring innovative models that unlock capital for SMEs and agribusinesses, while driving resilience and inclusive growth. I specialize in translating high-level policy and global frameworks into actionable strategies that deliver measurable results on the ground.As Associate Group Director – Strategy at Equity Group Holdings, I lead high-impact initiatives that drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development across East and Central Africa. With over two decades of global experience spanning financial services, FMCG, agriculture, luxury, payments (including AMEX), tourism, aviation (Virgin), logistics, and manufacturing, I bring a uniquely diverse and adaptable lens to business transformation, policy engagement, and market strategy.My career is defined by a commitment to building resilient ecosystems and inclusive financial models — from advancing access to finance for SMEs and underserved communities, to championing climate-smart agribusiness solutions and forging public–private partnerships that unlock systemic change. I leverage a robust track record in resource mobilization, fundraising, and sustainable finance to structure scalable, high-impact initiatives aligned with SDGs and ESG priorities.As a former Chair of the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya, I cultivated global trade relationships and facilitated cross-sector collaborations that elevated investment flows and innovation across key value chains. My ability to engage stakeholders across cultures and industries — combined with fluency in English, conversational Swahili and French — has enabled me to thrive in multicultural environments, including Africa, the UK, the Gulf, and Europe.Entrepreneurial, solutions-driven, and deeply collaborative, I am passionate about leveraging strategic foresight, impactful communication, and inclusive partnerships to drive systemic change. I actively establish and nurture long-term relationships with key partners to expand business opportunities, unlock shared value, and amplify regional and global impact.
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