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Almost 1 in 2 CFOs expect tech to replace their senior staff

An astounding 44 percent of CFOs anticipate that tech will supplant their senior staff within the next two decades. This striking statistic is just one of several surprising findings from the CFO East Africa tech survey, which involved over 100 CFOs representing leading companies in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

Billy Ngetich appointed acting CFO of I&M Group Plc

Billy Ngetich has been appointed acting CFO of I&M Group Plc. Billy is a seasoned finance professional, who has been making waves in the banking industry since August 2001 when he began his career as a business finance manager at KCB Bank.

CFO Ash Makau details reasons to change the plan, not the goal

Ash Makau, regional CFO for Africa and Europe at Volcafe, has furthered his expertise with certificates in Sustainability for Finance and Digital Innovation for Finance, showcasing a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends.

CFO Chemutai Murgor appreciates the value of the long game

Chemutai Murgor is the CFO of Standard Chartered Bank: East Africa Cluster and the finance director of Standard Chartered Bank: Kenya. She speaks to CFO East Africa about her leadership journey, her work priorities and strategy insights from holding these positions for close to 17 years.

Leadership

How CFO Christine Sesay shed the ‘saviour mentality’ on returning to Africa

When Christine Sesay came back to Africa from Europe, she admits that she had a “saviour mentality”. However, she quickly learnt that she did not know more than the people she met. It was a humbling experience, which she today uses to ground herself in her current role as the CFO of Kepler in Rwanda.

Insight

Looking at AI adoption and the tech landscape in East Africa

Urvi Patel, Risk Advisory Service Line Leader and the Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry leader at Deloitte East Africa, shares her views on AI adoption and the technology landscape in the region, ahead of her panel participation at the 2024 CFO East Africa Summit - Man vs Machine.

Strategy

CFO Ash Makau details reasons to change the plan, not the goal

Ash Makau, regional CFO for Africa and Europe at Volcafe, has furthered his expertise with certificates in Sustainability for Finance and Digital Innovation for Finance, showcasing a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends.

CFO Chemutai Murgor appreciates the value of the long game

Chemutai Murgor is the CFO of Standard Chartered Bank: East Africa Cluster and the finance director of Standard Chartered Bank: Kenya. She speaks to CFO East Africa about her leadership journey, her work priorities and strategy insights from holding these positions for close to 17 years.

Sustainability and Reporting

FD Yusuf Omari explains investing in automation, client-facing talent

Yusuf Omari, the finance director of Absa Bank Kenya, boasts an illustrious 20-year career in the banking sector, clearly demonstrating his deep-rooted expertise in financial management and strategic leadership. He recently unpacked the bank's full financial year results.

CFO Fred Nshekanabo celebrates growth in SME portfolio at CRDB

At a recent results briefing, Fred Nshekanabo, the CFO of Tanzania’s largest bank CRDB, celebrated the growth recorded with respect to loans to small and medium-sized entities (SMEs). The financial results for the bank for the year ended 31 December 2023 shows a diversified split.

CFO Andrew Bugembe says MTN Uganda results demonstrate resilience

MTN Uganda's financial results for the year ended 31 December 2023 "demonstrate resilience in challenging trade conditions" and "showcase robust performance driven by executional excellence and effective capital allocation", according to CFO Andrew Bugembe.

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