Susan Nanyange Mataka, formerly with power utility Umeme Limited, has joined Kakira Sugar Works Limited as Head of Human Resource. She is an experienced Human Resource Leader skilled in strategy and leadership through uncertainty, HR policies, Job Evaluation, Performance management, and learning and development. A mentor of Girls for Girls project, passionate for growing young ladies to be the best versions of themselves. At Umeme, Susan was Human Resources Business Partner, a position she has held since April 2017. She previously worked as HR Service Delivery Manager from June 2014 to March 2017. Before that, she was Senior HR Manager…
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Uganda Airlines has appointed Shakila Rahim Lamar to head its Corporate Affairs and Public Relations function effective 1st November 2021. Shakila is a Development Communication and Corporate Governance specialist with over 16 years of experience in leadership, stakeholder management, customer care, government relations, technical writing, risk management, media relations, corporate communications, and crisis communication. Throughout her career, Shakila has spearheaded the development and implementation of successful communication initiatives as a Communications and Knowledge management Lead in the Transport, Governance, Agricultural Extension, Advisory Services, Agribusiness; Microfinance and Infrastructure, research and NGO sectors. She has demonstrated leadership and helped mentor teams in leadership…
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Former UBL Marketing Manager Beer, Estella Muzito, has been Appointed Marketing and Innovation Director at Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited. Estella Muzito is a marketer with a track record of performance rooted in strategy and execution excellence. She has been Marketing Manager – Malta Guinness & Orijin based in London United Kingdom. In this role which cuts across non-alc, RTD, and spirits beverage categories, my job is to ensure Diageo leads with enduringly profitable brands that sustainably rank above the pack on key consumer and commercial parameters. To achieve this I work closely with the in-market brand leadership teams and our…
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The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has appointed Stephen Asiimwe the new Executive Director to replace Gideon Badagwa who passed on in June this year. Asiimwe has served as the Director for Policy and Business Development at the organization since December 2020. In a notice, PSFU says the appointment takes immediate effect, and thanks Francis Kisirinya who has been in the acting position. “The Board would like to particularly thank Mr Francis Kisirinya, Deputy Executive Director, who has been Acting Executive Director through the transition period,” the notice reads. Prior to joining PSFU, Stephen served as the Executive Director of…
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Another big win for Uganda as it continues to export management talent across the globe. Our very own seasoned marketer Catherine Twesigye has landed a senior brand manager role at Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL). Twesigye will oversee Tusker Lager, KBL’s flagship brand at a time it celebrates 100 years of existence. Prior to her current appointment, Cathy Twesigye worked as the Marketing Manager for Yalelo Uganda, the leading aqua culture firm in Uganda. At Yalelo, Cathy Twesigye was tasked with establishing the brand and making it a household name in Uganda. Under her leadership, Yalelo established a highly effective marketing…
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E-commerce platform, Jumia has appointed Betty Mwangi, as Kenya’s new Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Sam Chappatte. Commenting on Mwangi’s appointment, Chappatte said: “…I am excited to see how far Betty Mwangi can take us! And delighted to leave the team in her capable hands. Karibu Betty. I will be cheering from the sidelines.” Mwangi’s new role will mainly be about accelerating corporate growth as Jumia continues to reinforce its position as the number one shopping online platform On her appointment, she said: “It is a great honour to be an integral part of Jumia’s journey as we continue…
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Stella Keshubi has been appointed as Head of Legal and Company Secretary, Standard Chartered Bank Uganda. Stella is an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda and Courts subordinate, with over 10 years’ experience in Banking, Corporate and Commercial law. She joined Standard Chartered Bank in 2017 as Country Legal Counsel and prior to that, worked in Dfcu Bank, Housing Finance Bank, and private legal practice. She holds a Master’s in Business Administration with a specialism in Strategic Planning, from Heriot-Watt University. She is also a member of the Uganda Law Society and East Africa Law Society.
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Sam Ntulume has been appointed as the new Executive Director and Chief Operations Officer at I&M Bank Uganda. Sam has a working career span of 28 years in various sectors of the economy with 16 years of these being in the Financial Services Industry. He brings a wealth of experience in Executive Leadership, Corporate Governance, Strategy & Innovation, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisition, Risk Management & Control, Compliance, Financial Management, Corporate Reporting, Operations & Information Technology and Transformation at the Senior Management and Board level, having worked for both international and local institutions within and outside Uganda. Ntulume has held…
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The Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organisation (WEDO) has appointed Damali Ssali as its Uganda ambassador. Damali Ssali will be launching a series of initiatives and campaigns in support of entrepreneurial development and support for women in Uganda. An established entrepreneur and leading businesswoman in her field, WEDO Ambassador Damali Ssali, brings together a host of experiences fostering opportunities for innovation and development for women entrepreneurs. Damali Ssali is a Ugandan Afro-optimist, an Author and the Founder of the Ideation Corner. She established the Ideation Corner, a social impact investment fund, that seeks a Uganda where every innovative entrepreneur has access to…
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Ivan Mutibwa has been appointed new Head of Sales and Distribution at Jesa Farm Dairy.Mutibwa is an experienced Salesman with a demonstrated history of working in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs). Skilled in Marketing Management, Budgeting, Business Planning, Sales Operations, and Sales Management. Strong business development professional focused in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Makerere University.Prior to his new appointment, Ivan has been at Crown Beverages Limited- the franchise bottler for PepsiCo in Uganda, for 13 years starting off as National Sales Coordinator in 2008, then rising to Sales Planning Manager in 2010; Export Manager in 2012; Sales…
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