philip solonka
@philipsolonka
I build ESG strategy and sustainable operations across Africa-focused energy, property, and retail.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I've spent nine years at Apple, helping run its busiest EMEA store while delivering $2M+ quarterly sales, 99.8% inventory accuracy, and a 20% reduction in fulfillment wait times.
I brought climate awareness to the retail floor by researching the store's carbon footprint with Emaar Malls, educating colleagues on waste segregation, and sharing COP28 learnings in daily operations. I also co-led Juneteenth and Black History Month programming and built a peer-recognition program that lifted individual NPS above 90%.
Today, I run Ubani Homes in Nairobi and conduct a live ESG materiality assessment across energy, water, waste, and community employment. My work is informed by earlier ventures in Maasai heritage tourism and STEM education, plus doctoral research development focused on decentralised renewable-energy policy in sub-Saharan Africa.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
- Founded and operate a short-term rental and property management company in Kilimani, Nairobi.
- Running a live ESG materiality assessment covering energy, water, waste, and community employment.
- $2M+ quarterly sales — top performer at Apple's busiest EMEA location
- Took personal initiative to research store carbon footprint through engagement with Emaar Malls management — used findings to educate team on waste segregation best practices
- Attended COP28 and brought climate learnings back to the retail floor — sharing sustainability context with colleagues in daily operations
- 90%+ NPS
- Held inventory accuracy at 99.8%, shrink under 0.03%, across 50+ stock lines using SAP Daily.
- Redesigned in-store fulfillment and supply chain at a flagship Apple store, cutting wait times 20%.
- Delivered the 2021 NPI Royal & Business rollout at 100% success; recognized by leadership.
- Built a peer-recognition program that lifted individual NPS above 90%.
- Grew bookings 10% and revenue 5% in year one, centered on Maasai heritage tourism.
- Structured landowner revenue-sharing partnerships rooted in indigenous land rights.
Grew bookings 10% and revenue 5% in year one, centered on Maasai heritage. Structured landowner revenue-sharing partnerships on indigenous land rights.
- Brought digital STEM content to 30+ Kenyan high schools.
- Achieved 80% product acceptance; sold 1,000 units in the initial pitch.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Gloucestershire
MBA Global Business Administration, Entrepreneurship
Buckinghamshire New University
BA (Hons) Business Management, Business Management
London School of Planning and Management
Level 5 Diploma, Business Administration and Management
London College Of Professional Studies
Level 4 Diploma, Bussiness Management
St. Hannahs High school, Karen. Kenya
High School Certificate
University of Gloucestershire
Master of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship
Pursued an MBA in Global Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship.
Buckinghamshire New University
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
Earned a BA (Hons) in Business Management.
London School of Planning and Management
Diploma, Business Administration and Management
Completed a Level 5 Diploma in Business Administration and Management.
London College Of Professional Studies
Diploma, Business Management
Completed a Level 4 Diploma in Business Management.
St. Hannahs High School
High School Certificate, General Studies
Completed high school education.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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