Dr Vincent Ogutu is the newly appointed vice chancellor for Strathmore University.
The former Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Planning and Development will be inaugurated today at the Madaraka-based private varsity.
The second VC was officially announced during the 2022 graduation ceremony and takes over from John Odhiambo.
His former role included oversight of the university strategy, fundraising, alumni relations, development projects and community outreach.
"He has also been the Vice Dean for Executive Talent Development at Strathmore University Business School, and the Director of the regional academies in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania," his portfolio reads.
Ogutu also served as the deputy principal of Strathmore School- a position that accorded him an opportunity in teaching vocation.
The new Strathmore boss holds a PhD in Organisational Management from Rutgers University, Masters in Financial Economics from the University of London.
He also has a Bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Nairobi.
"He self identifies as a teacher and a lecturer in organisational behaviours', leadership, social entrepreneurship and innovation," his portfolio reads.
He currently sits on the boards of Strathmore University Foundation, B Lab East Africa (certifying companies for their social impact), Nafisika Trust (teaching entrepreneurial skills to prisoners), and is an adviser to several start-ups in Kenya and the US.