John Kashangaki is a seasoned development professional with over 20 years of experience in consulting and managing large-scale private sector development programmes valued between USD 5 million and 50 million. He has led initiatives funded by organisations such as IFAD, USAID, AGRA, and the British High Commission, demonstrating strong leadership and team management capabilities across diverse contexts. He currently leads a multidisciplinary team through the Global Development Incubator to establish the Economic Development and Investment Corporation (EDIC) in Mombasa, an innovative initiative aimed at catalyzing inclusive economic growth and investment. Previously, he served as Team Leader of the Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme (SUED), a £70 million initiative funded by the British High Commission to attract over USD 100 million in investment across 10 fast-growing municipalities in Kenya. Earlier in his career, John was the Founder and Managing Director of Strategic Business Advisors (SBA) Africa, where for over 13 years he successfully grew the firm to deliver more than 50 projects across the East African region, employing over 50 consultants and researchers in finance and enterprise development. John has worked in over 15 countries across Africa as well as in the United States, bringing a depth of regional experience and a strategic perspective on inclusive economic transformation.