Mr. Luke Kinoti is a seasoned finance and investment professional with over 30 years of experience. He is a full member of the Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA) and specializes in portfolio management, business strategies, investments deal structuring, and negotiations. Luke is the founder and CEO of Vedman Capital Limited, a licensed investment consulting firm focusing on innovative Small and Medium Enterprises. Previously, Luke served as the Managing Director & CEO of Suntra Investment Ltd and was the Group CEO of Fusion Capital Group, a Private Equity and Real Estate firm in East Africa. Luke played a key role in launching the first Development Real Estate Investment Trust (D-REITS) in Africa in 2016 and was the Founding CEO of ECLOF Kenya, a private financial institution. Luke’s leadership roles include former Chairman of Key Microfinance Bank PLC and directorships at Home Africa Limited, Kenya Association of Stockbrokers and Investment Banks (KASIB), REITs Association of Kenya (RAK), and Finance, Trade & Investment Network (FINTRINET). He is also a member of the Impact Investing Kenya (IIK) taskforce and an author of “The Merchant’s Pearl,” addressing challenges for modern-day entrepreneurs.