Uganda Institute of Banking & Financial Services Unveils New ‘Breakneck Speed’ Team

In line with the vision of being a Centre of excellence in financial services training, research, and consultancy, the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), with the guidance of the Board and leadership of their Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Goretti Masadde, has gone through a thorough restructuring of the management team and staff.

The institute has undertaken a rigorous transformation and re-alignment process which involved; the creation of Directorates to spur efficiency and effectiveness, formulation of a new strategic plan 2024-2028, and enhancing its training and professional courses which tags into its mission “To Accelerate Professionalism and Inclusion among providers and users of financial services.”

Dr. Kansiime Mary Nyende is the Director Professional Development a Directorate charged with delivering the institute Professional Development and Training strategy. 

Ms. Birungi Christine is the Director Business Development, Marketing and Membership, a Directorate charged with the development and implementation of the UIBFS strategy for business growth, research, and consultancy.

The world is ever-changing rapidly, and we are in trouble if we do not match the speed at which innovation is happening around us, explains Goretti, “We need to adopt a BREAK-NECK SPEED approach!”.

The CEO shares that the goal is to keep the Institute in step with all Digital and Technology changes that are constantly upcoming in the market, this will allow the Institute to remain relevant to its stakeholders internally and externally.

The current CEO of UIBFS was recruited in April 2020. She is an all-round foresighted leader with a determination to drive the Institute to new and broader horizons along with her team. 

The Institute seeks to be on top of the new market trends in the banking and financial services sector to effectively support the industry.