Our Leadership

Michael Awori

Mr. Awori has over 18 years of investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged finance and corporate banking experience and has advised and executed over $15 billion of Capital Markets and M&A transactions. Prior to his appointment at TDB, he was the Regional Head of Debt Finance, East Africa at Barclays, responsible for originating, structuring and executing corporate and sovereign debt transactions.

Prior to Barclays, Mr. Awori advised on corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions for Global Industrials clients at Citigroup in Chicago.

Prior to Citigroup, Mr. Awori spent 9 years with JPMorgan in Chicago in the Asset Based Lending and Corporate Banking divisions. Mr. Awori holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts from Goshen College.

Frannie Leautier

Dr. Frannie Léautier is an African finance and development expert, with long-standing global experience leading and transforming organisations in the private, public and not-for-profit spheres. Prior to joining TDB, she served as Senior Vice President at the African Development Bank, Vice President at the World Bank Group, and Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation.

In addition to having founded two companies, Dr. Léautier is a Board Member, Trustee, Special Advisor, Founder and Member of a number of prestigious international organisations, including the World Economic Forum (WEF), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), OCP Group, African Risk Capacity (ARC), African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), Institute for Security Studies (IIS), King Baudouin Foundation USA (KBFUS), Nelson Mandela Institute for Science and Technology (NM-AIST), and others. Likewise, she is a well-recognised author and academic, having published numerous books, articles and papers in international development and having taught Masters-level courses at Sciences Po, MIT, Harvard, Duke, and the University of Tokyo.

In addition to her Civil Engineering Degree from Dar es Salaam University and a Transportation Masters from MIT, Dr. Léautier holds a PhD in Infrastructure Systems from MIT, and honorary degrees from North Central College and Lancaster University.

David Bamlango

Mr. Bamlango has over 13 years of extensive experience as a lawyer in the finance and commercial banking sectors. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Bamlango was a Partner in the Finance Group at DLA Piper LLP (US) in Chicago, in the United States.

His practice was focused on domestic and cross-border financing transactions, including leveraged finance, project finance, debt capital markets, structured finance, and derivative transactions. He represented financial institutions, private equity funds, real estate funds, and corporate borrowers, in addition to serving on a number of firm management committees. Previously Mr. Bamlango worked as an Associate in the Finance and Banking Group of Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago.

He also previously worked as a buyside equity analyst for an investment management firm in Chicago. Mr. Bamlango holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law, at the Illinois Institute of Technology, a Master’s degree in law from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, a Licence in law from the Université Lille 2, and a Graduat in law from the Université Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs. He is a member of the State Bar of Illinois. He is fluent in English, French, Swahili, and Lingala.

Joy Ntare

Ms. Ntare joined the Bank in April 2014 with over 26 years of experience in accounting and finance. She was previously employed by the Central Bank of Rwanda for 20 years in several capacities including as Director General for Financial Stability and Director of Supervision of Non-Bank Financial Institutions.

She also worked at the Tanzania Electric Supply Company. Ms. Ntare holds Advanced Diploma in Accountancy and a MBA from Cardiff Business School, University of Wales. She is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR)

Francis Namboya

Mr. Namboya has been with the Bank for over 10 years and holds over 20 years of experience as a finance specialist. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Namboya worked as Financial Controller, Company Secretary and Treasurer for the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) in Tanzania, United Kingdom and Malawi.

Mr. Namboya holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy) and Diploma in Business Studies from the University of Malawi. He is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Malawi.

Gloria Mamba

Ms. Mamba has over 20 years’ experience in financial services in Southern Africa with a focus on strategy development and execution, business development, due diligence, financial analysis and structuring, investment management, negotiation and risk management. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Mamba was an Associate Director at Deloitte Consulting based in Johannesburg. She has served in senior management roles at the Global Environment Fund, Development Bank of Southern Africa, and Blue Catalyst.

She has also served as a Board member for international industry associations (Africa Venture Capital Association, Emerging Markets Private Equity Association) as well as Investment Committee member for various fund entities and corporates. Ms. Mamba holds Master of International Management (with honours) from the Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Management and Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) from Barnard College (Columbia University).

Mary Kamari

Ms. Kamari is responsible for stakeholder relations, strategic partnerships and Board affairs. Prior to joining the Bank in April 2012, she was Regional Project Director with UNOPS and concurrently, Resource Mobilization and International Relations Advisor at the Development Bank of South Africa, where she served for 5 years establishing various-donor facilities.

Previously, Ms. Kamari served as Managing Director for GoodWorks International in Rwanda and a consultant to the World Bank. She started her career as an Associate at the World Bank. Ms. Kamari holds a MBA from California State University.

Dr. Goodman C …

Mr. Chakanyuka has over 18 years of experience in commercial banking across Southern Africa. Prior to joining the Bank, he was the Chief Risk Officer at Ned Bank (Swaziland) for 8 years and held senior positions with Kingdom Bank and the African Export Import Bank.

Mr. Chakanyuka holds a Doctorate in Business Leadership from UNISA, a MBA and a BSc in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe. He is an associate member of the Institute of Bankers (Zimbabwe)

Dr. Mabouba Diagne

Dr. Diagne has over 18 years of International (European & Pan African) Corporate & Investment Banking experience in senior management responsibilities with focus on corporate & investment banking, risk management, derivatives and structured credit financial products and structuring complex transactions.

Prior to his appointement, Dr. Diagne was Regional Managing Director, Group Head of Corporate Coverage & Investment Banking at Banc ABC/Atlas Mara. He has served in management roles at Barclays Bank, Standard Bank, Credit Suisse and Commerzbank.

Dr. Diagne holds PhD in Financial Risk Management and Portfolio Optimization and Master of Financial Mathematics from University of Kaiserslautern Germany. He also holds Master of Applied Mathematics and Computer Sciences and Bachelor of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from University of Gaston Berger in Senegal. He is fluent in English, German, Italian, French and Wolof.

Abraham Byanyima

Mr. Byanyima has over 15 years of diverse and progressive experiences in Emerging and Global Markets gained from working for Global Banks and Africa based Financial Institutions. His expertise includes interest rate derivatives and global currency derivative products, forex trading and risk management.

Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Byanyima worked as Vice President of Bank of New York Mellon and as Associate Director at UBS Investment Bank, New York. Mr. Byanyima holds a MBA from Fordham University.Mr. Byanyima has over 15 years of diverse and progressive experiences in Emerging and Global Markets gained from working for Global Banks and Africa based Financial Institutions.

His expertise includes interest rate derivatives and global currency derivative products, forex trading and risk management. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Byanyima worked as Vice President of Bank of New York Mellon and as Associate Director at UBS Investment Bank, New York. Mr. Byanyima holds a MBA from Fordham University.

Antoine John Esther

Mr. Esther holds 20 years’ experience in corporate banking and insurance. He was most recently employed as Chief Executive Officer at SACOS Insurance Group in Seychelles. Prior to this, he held senior management roles at Barclays Bank Seychelles Ltd. and Barclays Bank Uganda and was Director, Business Development at Seychelles International Business Authority (now Financial Services Authority).

He possesses a Master of Business Administration from Durham University Business School, Bachelor of Laws from University of London, Post Graduate Certificate in Education and BSc. Physics from Victoria University of Manchester and is bilingual in Englishand French.

Wycliff Bbossa

Mr. Bbossa is the Director of Portfolio Management Department. He has worked with the Bank since 2000 in operations and has 20 years of experience in development finance, business advisory and commercial banking. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Bbossa worked with KPMG East Africa as a pre-divestiture and banking sector reforms consultant and as a debt recovery manager.

Mr. Bbossa holds a Master and a Bachelor in Economics from the University of Malawi in addition to Post Graduate diplomas in Economics Education and Industrial Projects Appraisal.

Lloyd Muposhi

Mr. Muposhi joined TDB as Head, Trade Finance in 2014. He has over 20 years of diverse experience in corporate banking with FirstRand Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank Zambia. He has prior experience with Quantum Capital and Loita Capital Partners.

Mr. Muposhi holds Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of Zambia and various certifications.

Daniel Mezgebu

Mr. Mezgebu has over 25 years of professional experiences with several international institutions such the Sheraton Hotel, the American Embassy and Ethiopian Airlines. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Mezgebu served as Director of Human Resources and Administration at dVenuts Wind Technologies.

Mr. Mezgebu holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Greenwich and Bachelor of Arts in Management and Public Administration from Addis Ababa University.

Samuel Mugoya

Mr. Mugoya holds over 16 years of experience in the financial services sector coupled with 9 years oil and gas experience in contracting and M&A functions across Africa. He has solid background in syndications and specialized finance with a highly rated track record for business development accomplishments as well as risk mitigation strategy. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Mugoya was Senior Manager, Syndications and Specialized Finance, a role at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and has various held roles at Shell, KPMG and leading banks in Uganda.

Mr. Mugoya holds MBA in International Business from Nyenrode Business University, Netherlands and Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Makerere University in Uganda.

Tom Mzumara

Mr. Mzumara has over 14 years of diverse experience as a legal professional with expertise in corporate legal advisory, corporate governance & legal institutional matters, capital markets & other resource mobilization transactions as well as structured financing transactions. He joined Trade & Development Bank (TDB) in 2012. Prior to joining TDB, he held various positions working both in the private and public sectors as legal practitioner and in-house legal counsel.

Mr. Mzumara holds an LLM in Commercial Law from the University of Cape Town (South Africa), an LLB from the University of Zambia and he is duly admitted to the Zambian bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Zambia.

Reginald Max

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Max was Senior Director, Originations, Development & Investment at General Electric and Transaction Leader Sub Saharan Africa at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). He possesses over 25 years of experience in corporate banking and financial advisory and has held roles at Rand Water Services, Infrastructure Finance Corporation and Genesis Investment Bank.

He holds Post Graduate qualification in Development Studies from Darwin College, Cambridge University and Bachelor of Economics and History from University of Zimbabwe and is a member of Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators.

Felister Kivisi

Prior to her appointment, Ms. Kivisi was Senior Deputy Director, Public Debt Management Office in the National Treasury of Kenya. She also served as Senior Assistant Director of Debt Management and  has held senior roles in the Ministry of Finance and  the Office of the Prime Minister.  She has over 25 years of experience in sovereign debt management, syndications and debt capital markets.

Ms. Kivisi holds Master of Arts in Modern International Studies from University of Leeds, Bachelor of Arts in Government and French from the University of Nairobi and is finalizing doctoral studies.

Catherine Kimaryo

Ms. Catherine N. Kimaryo is the founder and Chief Executive of NCL. Passionate about excellence, growth and transformation, she is a retired executive with over 20 years of experience in banking and finance.

Today, in addition to being a strategic advisor, Ms. Kimaryo is also a qualified Executive Coach and Systemic Team Coach (Academy of Executive Coaching, United Kingdom), as well as a Leadership Mentor.

As a thought leader, she has participated in numerous international fora as a speaker, panelist and moderator on a variety of leadership and financing topics.

Her prior professional experience spans various leadership roles in multilateral and private sector organisations in emerging and frontier markets including post-conflict economies. She has travelled extensively to almost 40 countries living in 10 of these across Europe, North America and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Ms. Kimaryo holds an Advance Management Diploma from INSEAD (France); an MBA from Wits Business School, (South Africa); and a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University (Canada).

James Kabuga

Prior to his appointment,  Mr. Kabuga was Senior Executive, Harare Regional Office. Before joining TDB in 1994, he worked in various senior capacities in both the public and private sector. He has over 25 years of development and investment banking experience, specializing in project and structured finance.

Mr. Kabuga holds Master of Agricultural Economics from Colorado State University and Bachelor of Economics from the University of Nairobi.