Angela Centra's Linkedin Analytics

I’m passionate about building high-performing HR teams that drive business success. With over a decade of experience working with dynamic startups in Africa, I've had the privilege of collaborating across countries and cultures to deliver impactful HR solutions. Starting my career in business at Cellulant, I contributed to transforming digital payments across Africa, gaining experience in sales, complex project management, and generating recurring business revenue. This foundation was essential in my pivot to HR, where I’ve been able to apply my business acumen to HR leadership roles. In my role as Head of People at KOKO Networks, a climate tech pioneer in emerging markets, I led initiatives that fuel both business growth and employee experience. Some of my key achievements include: → Scaling Talent Acquisition: Built an in-house TA team that recruited 450+ employees in under a year, supporting our customer base growth from 150K to over a million. → Standardizing People Operations: Streamlined recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations to create a seamless candidate experience and empower hiring managers to focus on serving our customers. → Enhancing Employee Experience: Established a dedicated HR operations team to handle payroll, employee relations, and compliance, significantly improving team engagement and consistency Beyond technical expertise, I’m dedicated to fostering genuine, lasting connections with leaders and supporting them in reaching their full potential. As a recognized top L&D Leader in Kenya and Nigeria (2024), I actively write on Business Partnering, Talent, and Culture. I also coach HR managers who want to accelerate their career growth and maximize their impact in HR. If you're exploring a partnership or need support on your HR journey, book a free discovery call—I’d love to connect and see how we can work together. Book a call with me here: : https://calendly.com/angelacentra/30min