Patricia Nshemereirwe has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer, Absa Bank Uganda Ltd.
In a statement, the bank said Nshemereirwe is a seasoned financial services professional with 20 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry.
“She brings significant experience to her new role, taking leadership and oversight responsibility over the bank’s operations and Information Technology function,” the bank said.
Before joining Absa, she served as Head of Integrated Channels/Client Coverage at Stanbic Bank Uganda – where she spearheaded the bank’s Distribution, Agent Banking, and Virtual and Digital Channels strategy and execution.
She was also head of Operations, Head of Production, Head of Operations at DFCU Bank, Marketing Manager, among other significant roles.
Announcing the appointment, David Wandera, Absa Bank Uganda’s Executive Director and Head of Markets, said: “Patricia’s impressive track record and passion for elevating people, enhancing the quality of work, and driving new value and efficiencies for both clients and the organization make her a valuable addition to the team, and we look forward to her contribution towards the fulfilment of our purpose.”
Nshemereirwe holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Nkozi University and a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Makerere University.

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