Top migrant professionals
STEPHEN KURIA
Native Country : Kenya Age : 45
Occupation : Managing Director of Accelerate to Excellence [ A2E ] & Kew Project Management East Africa .
Qualifications : Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Notre Dame , Australia ; Master of Business Administration from the Curtin Graduate School of Business ; and Certified Lean Six Sigma black belt .
Achievements : Awarded the Australian and World Championship for Entrepreneur and Innovation Award , representing Australia in Spain . In 2011 , Stephen was also awarded a President Award of Excellence in Business and Leadership during HOGM .
Adventures : Stephen loves travelling to different countries and learning about their diverse cultures . So far , he has visited parts of Europe , Asia and Africa .
Loves To : Do athletics , as well as train and mentor others in sports .
Giving Back : Stephen became part of the committee that founded Perth ’ s African Community and he has been involved in voluntary community work in Western Australia since 1992 . In addition , he has volunteered for the State Emergency Services , and as a photographer for the Riverview Church TV Ministry .
At Home : His family comes first and he enjoys spending most of his time with his children .
Inspiration : Stephen has come far since his weightlifting days in high school . He has served as a sports mentor , truck driver , business consultant and a business analyst . And , his ambition to achieve his goals continues to grow daily as he takes all the opportunities that come his way . He is now a great magnate businessman who manages firms worth 300 Shillings , and is currently the CEO of a company that offers consultancy and training on oil , gas and the mining sector . His passion is to enable clients to realise and unlock their full potential by helping them develop a clear vision for their future , as well as formulate , implement and deliver strategies not only in Australia , but in Africa .
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