In this powerful episode of the LXL East Africa Podcast, we sit down with Japheth Katto, one of East Africa’s most respected governance minds.
From serving as the first CEO of Uganda’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to chairing and sitting on boards of institutions like Stanbic Bank, Uganda Breweries (UBL), and Bank of Uganda, Katto brings over 40 years of boardroom experience to this masterclass on leadership, governance, and strategy. This is not just a conversation—it’s a blueprint for anyone navigating leadership, boardrooms, or corporate growth in Africa. What you’ll learn in this episode:
📎 How Katto transitioned from an accountant in the UK to shaping Uganda’s capital markets
📎 The delicate balance between CEOs and Boards—and why it must never be “too cozy” or hostile
📎 What top organisations look for when selecting board members (hint: it’s not about golf)
📎 How to manage conflicts of interest and maintain independence under pressure
📎 Why the future of governance is shifting toward ESG, AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation
📎 How boards are adapting to Gen Z’s expectations around purpose and flexibility
📎 Why today’s CEO role is now 80% stakeholder management About LXL East Africa: The League of Extraordinary Leaders (LXL) brings you deep, honest conversations with East Africa’s most influential leaders—sharing lessons to inspire the next generation of decision-makers and change-makers. Watch, learn, and rethink leadership.
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