Richard Waitumbi

Richard Waitumbi is a Vice President at Bain Capital, on the Double Impact Private Equity Team, where he helps lead the underwriting process for the firm’s impact investments across its Health & Wellness, Education & Workforce Development, and Sustainability verticals in underserved communities. In addition to driving the new investment process, Mr. Waitumbi also supports his portfolio companies in developing and implementing value creation plans that deliver both competitive financial returns and meaningful, measurable social and environmental impact.

Mr. Waitumbi has over 10 years of financial experience, and three years of experience investing in disadvantaged communities. His experience with LICs is much deeper and more personal, as he grew up in Kenya and has seen poverty and the associated challenges up close.