DR. MARGARET GACHURU – DIRECTOR

Head of Consultancy & Research

  • Service Areas: Asset Acquisition, Policy Development and Analysis, Resettlement Planning, Feasibility and Market Studies, Financial and Asset Management, Urban Land Management
  • Specialties: Public Policy, Strategy Development and Implementation, Resource Use Optimization, International Real Estate Development
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About DR. MARGARET GACHURU – DIRECTOR

Dr. Margaret Gachuru is a Founder Director at Pinnacle Valuers Ltd and leads the firm’s Consultancy Department. A highly accomplished, results-driven professional, she brings over three decades of experience in public policy, urban land management, and international real estate development.

Her expertise spans policy development and analysis, resettlement planning, feasibility and market studies, and financial and asset management, with a consistent focus on optimizing resource use and delivering strategic impact.

Academic Background

  • PhD in Public Policy & Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University (USA)
  • MBA, Johns Hopkins University (USA)
  • MSc in Urban Land Appraisal, University of Reading (UK)
  • B.A in Land Economics, University of Nairobi

Core Specialties

  • Urban policy and local economic development strategy
  • Feasibility studies and housing market analysis
  • Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs)
  • International real estate investment and asset management
  • Strategic project planning, procurement & implementation
  • Stakeholder engagement and multi-sector coordination
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as a Lead Expert

Career Highlights

  • Former Director, Global Assets Management Division, Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs
    • Oversaw Kenya’s diplomatic property portfolio across 66 missions globally
    • Managed an annual budget of £25 million, leading project conceptualization, procurement, implementation, and international contracting
    • Advised on policy, acquisition, and lifecycle management of capital assets abroad
  • Consultancy & Advisory Work
    • Led housing demand and supply research for major mortgage institutions in Kenya
    • Directed urban policy formulation and local economic development research
    • Developed and implemented multiple RAPs for infrastructure and development projects
  • Private Sector & Global Research Experience
    • Held roles at Marriott International and MarketResearch.com in the USA, contributing to global market insight and data-driven project design
  • Academic & Capacity Building
    • Served as a Lecturer at the University of Nairobi for 14 years, contributing to the academic development of professionals in land economics and real estate

Professional Memberships

  • Full Member, Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (M.I.S.K)
  • Registered Estate Agent, Estate Agents Registration Board
  • Lead Expert, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Dr. Gachuru’s blend of international experience, academic excellence, and strategic insight positions her as a key force behind Pinnacle Valuers’ diverse consultancy capabilities, particularly in areas that intersect public policy, infrastructure planning, and real estate development.

Language: English, Kiswahili

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