
Priscilla Gathungu is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Java House Africa. As the first Kenyan woman to hold this coveted position, she exemplifies outstanding leadership in the hospitality industry.
Priscilla’s academic journey began at Loreto Convent Msongari, later earning a Bachelor’s degree in Organisational Management and Leadership and an MBA specialising in Strategic Leadership from Concordia University-St. Paul in the United States.
She has extensive experience across the healthcare, education, and retail sectors. Her tenure at Java began in 2014 as HR Director, where she cultivated the company’s high-performance culture.
Her commercial acumen led to her appointment as CEO in 2022, where she now oversees brands like Planet Yoghurt, 360 Degrees Pizza, and Kukito.