Passionate about well-governed organizations, Shila has over 18  years of experience in private and non-profit sectors, specializing in corporate governance, risk management, board practices, compliance procedures, legal systems, and internal control environment. As Technical Director, Strategic Solutions for Humentum, she designs product offerings and ensures high-quality delivery of client assignments.

Shila began her career at KPMG, where she acquired valuable skills and experience in governance, risk, and compliance. She then progressed to work with Toyota, IFRC, and the Norwegian Red Cross in various roles. She has provided consultancy services to a range of industries, including international development, education, banking, insurance, oil & gas, international trade, healthcare, manufacturing, media, and fast-moving consumer goods, and has advised organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas, and Europe, providing her with a diverse international experience.

Shila is a qualified corporate governance lawyer, Chartered Governance Professional, and Certified Public Accountant. In addition to her professional pursuits, she is pursuing her Doctorate in Law, researching AI Regulation. Shila also holds certificates in AI Governance, AGI Strategy and AI Policy Research. She currently resides in Kenya.

Published content:

Do No Harm: What Happens After Someone Comes Forward (May, 2026)
Due Diligence and the risk we don’t talk about (April, 2026)
Are you ready for AI? Six questions every leader should ask (November, 2025)
Managing risk: A practical guide for nonprofits (September, 2025)
Beyond grants: 7 alternative funding models for nonprofits (June, 2025)
Rethinking risk management: towards a more equitable approach (July, 2024)
Risk and resilience in a post-COVID world (August, 2023)
Are your risks managing you? (July, 2023)
Five initiatives for successful cost recovery (May, 2023)