Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi has got another international award Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. James Mwangi, Group Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings Plc and Executive Chairman Equity Group Foundation was on September 9 honored with the prestigious 2020 Oslo Business for Peace Award.
“Dr. James Mwangi receives the Award for his business-worthy values in championing financial inclusion for all in East and Central Africa. Dr. Mwangi helped achieve a social revolution by bringing banking services to people who previously had limited access to them, bolstering Kenya’s GDP,” said Per Saxegaard, founder of the Oslo Business for Peace Award which is also described as the ‘Nobel Prize for Business.’
Per Saxegaard described Dr. Mwangi as an exceptional entrepreneur, humanitarian and shining example of how business leaders can accelerate change and help solve the world’s problem.
The Award is conferred annually to exceptional individuals who exemplify their outstanding `business worthy’ initiatives ethically by creating economic and societal value. It is the highest global distinction given to a business leader to celebrate their efforts at promoting peace and prosperity for the greater good of society through their everyday business activities.
“They (award winners) have made substantial contributions towards reaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 8 – helping to achieve sustained, sustainable and inclusive growth and decent work for all,” he added.
The selection process was done by an independent Award Committee of Nobel Laureates in Peace and Economics, and the award founded to provide those nominated with a platform to share their business wisdom with the world and to help other leaders to understand how ethical and responsible business can contribute to building trust, stability and peace.
On receiving the award Dr Mwangi said, “I dedicate this award to our staff and to the millions of our customers who have continuously inspired us by trusting and believing in our common purpose and dream, that together we can solve our problems by seeking innovative solutions anchored on shared value and prosperity.”
He continued “I share this award with our micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSME customers) who wake up every day to create wealth and opportunities for our society. The award belongs to our youth who embrace the power of opportunity extended by our Wings to Fly and Equity Leaders Programmes to fulfil the promise of a better future for themselves, their families, and our communities.”
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