Christine Orono

Senior People Partner & Culture Lead; Absa Bank Kenya

Christine Orono is a seasoned People & Culture Specialist with a rich background in guiding organizations through complex change and delivering sustainable organizational transformation. With over three decades of HR experience in both corporate and consulting environments, Christine possesses a unique blend of skills and emotional intelligence that enables her to connect effortlessly with people and concepts.

Her expertise spans a diverse range of HR roles, including People Business Partnering, People Change & Projects, Culture Change, Employee Relations, Reward, Learning & Development, and HR Operations. This comprehensive experience allows her to craft holistic people solutions that align with business needs, driving enhanced performance and productivity. Christine’s cross-cultural experience was shaped through regional and international assignments in South Africa and the United Kingdom, where she successfully delivered projects in 10 other African countries.

Beyond her corporate contributions, Christine has also been actively engaged in the international development sector, serving on the board of World Vision, a renowned international NGO. Her leadership as the Board Chair for four years honed her governance and leadership skills.

Driven by a natural gift and passion for coaching and mentoring, Christine holds several coaching certifications and regularly imparts her knowledge in personal and career development to individuals and small groups within her community.

Her dedication to creating impactful change and fostering a diverse environment extends to her Fintech Master Class and Global Management Foundations certifications. Furthermore, her Strengths Coaching certification from People Acuity, USA, reinforces her commitment to enhancing individual and organizational potential.