CHRP Ahmed Quresha Abdullahi is the Executive Director at the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM). She is a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) the highest HR certification in Kenya, Certified Human Resource Auditor (CHRA®) and Certified Emotional Intelligence practitioner by Genos International. She holds a Master’s of Science degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Psychology.
As the strategic leader at the helm of IHRM the professional body of HR professionals in Kenya regulating a membership of over 19,000 she is tasked with driving change, enhance competencies, promoting innovation, advocacy, influencing policies and standards of HR practice at a National and Global level.
Previously, she worked as East Africa Regional Human Resources Coordinator, International Rescue Committee; Human Resource Coordinator, IRC- Somali Program; Ag. Human Resource Director, IRC- Horn of Africa and the Yemen Region among others. She has collaborated with multiple agencies and has worked with government, not-for-profit organizations, education sector, and other organizations in several countries across the globe.
With over 18 years of local, regional and global experience in Human Resource Management much of which has been within the development sector, Quresha has the expertise to transform the HR Profession in Kenya. She has also served as the IHRM North Eastern Branch, Vice Chairperson and played a critical role in the successful establishment of the branch. CHRP Quresha has made immense contribution to the IHRM fraternity through her participation in various HR activities especially in continuous capacity building.
Quresha is passionate about people and is committed to inspiring teams to do more and have an impact in everything they do she enjoys mentoring young people to be the best versions of themselves