CEO Perspectives- Page 2

Monica Sanyu, Host of the Ignite Lead Summit 2025, believes that the future of leadership belongs to those who lead with both head and heart—empowering teams through empathy, agility, and purpose.

Q&A: Now More Than Ever, Uganda Needs Agile, Emotionally Intelligent Leaders — Here’s Why the Ignite Lead Summit 2025 Matters

What inspired you to create the Ignite Lead Summit 2025? The Ignite Lead Summit was inspired by a simple yet powerful truth: an organisation is only as strong as its leaders, and
Rashid Khalani, CEO of Aga Khan University Hospital, in a grey suit with a red patterned tie, smiling confidently against a plain background. Portrait of Rashid Khalani, Chief Executive Officer of Aga Khan University Hospital, standing in a grey business suit, symbolising leadership in healthcare transformation.
Rashid Khalani, CEO of Aga Khan University Hospital, outlines a bold vision to transform Uganda’s healthcare through world-class quality, specialist training, and expanded access.

Quality First: How Aga Khan University Hospital Is Strenthening Uganda’s Healthcare

Ahead of a historic milestone for Uganda’s health and education sectors, The CEO Magazine sat down with Aga Khan University Hospital CEO Rashid Khalani. Last week, Kampala hosted the inauguration of the
Peter Magona, Managing Director of TBWA\Uganda, in various settings including team meetings, award celebrations, and office portraits, reflecting his leadership in the advertising industry.
Peter Magona, Managing Director of TBWA Uganda, has navigated a remarkable journey from pharmacy to advertising, building brands with a focus on strategy, consistency, and the long game. For him, the true client is always the brand — and success is measured not just in ROI, but in return on relationships.

Q&A𑗅Peter Magona: The Pharmacist-Turned-Strategist Dispensing Kick-ass Campaigns

Let’s start with your personal journey. Before we dive into your leadership in the advertising world, help us understand the man behind the title. What’s your background, and how did you end
Rommel Jasi, Managing Director of Saladin Media and Chair of the Uganda Advertising Association, engaging in industry, community, and leadership activities that reflect his commitment to ethical advertising, creative excellence, collaboration, and purposeful leadership in Uganda’s fast-changing marketing and media landscape.
Rommel Jasi – Industry Leader, Strategist, and Advocate – With nearly two decades in Uganda’s fast-evolving advertising and media sector, Rommel is recognised for blending data-driven strategy with human-centered storytelling. As Managing Director of Saladin Media and Chair of the Uganda Advertising Association, he champions collaboration over competition, ethical leadership, and the restoration of industry standards—believing that true legacy lies in the people, systems, and values you leave behind.

Fixing the Cracks in Uganda’s Advertising Industry: Saladin’s Rommel Jasi on Standards, Ethics, and the Fight for Creative Value

Rommel is not just an agency executive—he is a builder of people, a steward of industry values, and a tireless advocate for collaboration over competition. His story is one of resilience, reinvention,
John Chihi, Founder and Lead Consultant at Media Age PR, engaging in moments that reflect his leadership, storytelling, and contributions to Uganda’s public relations industry.
A confident John Chihi — Founder & Lead Consultant at Media Age PR — whose 23-year journey in Uganda’s communications industry has been defined by shaping brand stories, nurturing young talent, and leading award-winning campaigns that have set new benchmarks in PR excellence.

Media Age PR‘s John Chihi: The Quiet Architect of Uganda’s Modern PR Agencies Industry

From his early media days at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation and Nation Media Group to a career-defining Coca-Cola assignment that brought him to Kampala, Chihi recounts the evolution of PR from a misunderstood
Adris Kamuli, award-winning co-founder and Managing Director of Maad McCann, discusses his leadership journey, creative excellence, and role in shaping Uganda’s advertising industry through bold campaigns, mentorship, and global-standard branding strategies.
Adris Kamuli, co-founder and Managing Director of Maad McCann, showcases some of the accolades and industry recognitions earned by the agency over the years — a testament to its bold creativity, global standards, and lasting impact on Uganda’s advertising industry.

Adris Kamuli: The MadMan Who Made Maad a Creative Powerhouse

From creating culturally resonant work for top-tier clients such as MultiChoice (DStv, GOtv), Coca-Cola, UBL , Emirates, Uganda Baati, Ugachick, Pride Bank, Mastercard, Unicef, UNCD and flagship initiatives like the Rotary Cancer
September 3, 2025
Discover the four-decade creative journey of David Case, the ‘Father’ of modern advertising in Uganda, from hand-painted billboards to AI-driven campaigns, and his vision to make Uganda a continental hub for world-class creative work
From a young creative on the left to the industry leader and serial investor he is today, David Case’s journey reflects over three decades of shaping Uganda’s advertising landscape and championing its next generation of talent.

Uganda’s ‘Father’ of Modern Advertising: David Case’s Four-Decade Creative Odyssey

As founder, partner, and now chairman of multiple agencies within the TBWA\Omnicom Africa network, Case has championed local talent, stood toe-to-toe with multinational giants, and helped establish industry bodies like the Uganda
September 1, 2025
David Galukande — advertising pioneer, co-founder of QG Saatchi & Saatchi — photographed in various professional and creative settings, reflecting on his career journey, industry awards, leadership in brand storytelling, embrace of MarTech innovation, and commitment to cultural authenticity, adaptability, and client-focused creativity in Uganda’s advertising industry.
The key is in your hands — David Galukande embodies the belief that with vision and courage, Ugandan creativity can open doors to the world.

David Galukande: The ‘G’ in QG Saatchi & Saatchi, Who In Many Ways Rewrote Uganda’s Advertising Story

Guided by a belief that world-class work could be conceived and executed in Uganda, Galukande helped set a new standard — one rooted in strategic thinking, cultural authenticity, and relentless hustle. In
August 31, 2025
A dfcu Bank Staff member demonstrates to customers in downtown Kampala how the dfcu SME Mobi Loan works and prompts them to follow for a quick loan.

dfcu Bank’s SME Mobi Loan: A Conversation with William Kayongo, Head of Enterprise Banking at dfcu.

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Uganda’s economy. They employ millions, drive innovation, and contribute significantly to national output. Yet, one challenge continues to hold them back: access to
August 22, 2025

 

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