Julius Waita Mwatu is an accomplished governance, finance, and risk management professional with a distinguished 24-year career spanning the public, private, and non-profit sectors. A Fellow of ICPAK, ICS, and ICIFA, he is widely recognised for his expertise in strategic leadership, corporate governance, financial stewardship, and stakeholder engagement.
He has served on the boards of leading organisations, including the Kenya National Highways Authority, CIC Insurance Group, and Film Aid Kenya, where he chaired key committees on audit, risk, finance, and strategy. As Managing Partner at CPJ & Associates and former Chief Finance Officer at Indigo Telecom, Julius has implemented robust governance frameworks, strengthened compliance systems, and delivered sound financial management structures that support organisational growth and accountability.
An experienced trainer and mentor, Julius facilitates programmes for professional bodies such as ICPAK, ICS, IoD, IIA, and IHRM. He has guided directors and senior executives across Africa, Asia, and Europe on governance, risk, and financial management. Combining deep technical expertise with a collaborative leadership style, he supports boards and management teams in aligning strategy, oversight, and sustainability. His international exposure across more than 25 countries and unwavering commitment to professional ethics position him as a trusted advisor, auditor, and trainer dedicated to strengthening institutions and empowering the next generation of leaders.
