
Diane Kayigi
Senior Operations Executive, Leadership and Career Coach
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Experiencia laboral
Managing Director
Educate! • Tiempo completo
Nov 2021 - Present • 4 yrs 9 mos
Leading country-level expansion into Tanzania, overseeing operations, programs, financial systems, and team performance across multiple regions. Key Focus Areas: - Project and Program Leadership: Driving large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives from strategy through execution, aligning teams around clear priorities and delivery timelines. - Cross-Functional Execution: Coordinating operations, programs, and support functions to keep complex work moving with clarity and accountability. - Leadership and Performance Development: Coaching senior leaders and managers to strengthen decision-making, accountability, and team performance. - Risk and Governance: Identifying and managing operational, financial, and organizational risks to support stable and responsible program delivery. - Culture and Team Effectiveness: Building high-performing teams and leadership pipelines through clear expectations, strong feedback systems, and a culture of ownership.
Country Operations Coordinator
Skyline Eco-Adventures • Tiempo completo
Sep 2019 - Nov 2021 • 2 yrs 2 mos
Led country-level operations and project delivery to scale Zipline services across Rwanda, working closely with government partners, cross-functional teams, and pan-African leadership to drive execution, operational readiness, and strong team performance. Key Focus Areas: - Project Leadership and Scale: Led country-level project management to launch and scale services across healthcare, animal health, and e-commerce use cases in Rwanda. - Stakeholder Engagement: Built and maintained strong partnerships with government agencies and key stakeholders to support successful implementation. - Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinated local and global teams across finance, logistics, HR, IT, and deployments to support smooth execution. - Leadership and Talent Development: Recruited and developed operations and leadership talent across partner countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and the United States. - Operational Oversight and Budgeting: Oversaw distribution center operations in Muhanga and Kayonza and supported country budgeting and financial planning.