FINCA Uganda has secured a major strategic advantage with the appointment of Mr. Alfred Brian Agaba as a new Director.
This move is not just an addition to the board; it represents a deliberate step to inject high-level, international expertise into the institution’s governance, positioning FINCA for accelerated growth, enhanced accountability, and improved risk management in a dynamic financial landscape.
Agaba’s immense expertise, cultivated over two decades of advising organisations across six continents, brings a rare blend of global insight and technical rigour that is particularly impactful for a key financial inclusion player like FINCA Uganda.
His profile, as a seasoned international leader in strategy, finance, audit, and risk, directly addresses the most critical areas for governance and sustainable success in microfinance.
Sharp Strategic Direction and Clarity
Agaba’s expertise in strategy across diverse global markets allows FINCA Uganda to benefit from best practices and preemptive market moves. In a highly competitive Ugandan financial sector, his role will be to:
Elevate the FINCA Vision
Through providing the board with the clarity needed to navigate complex regulatory environments and competitive pressures.
Identify Growth Levers
He will help FINCA pivot and innovate its financial inclusion models to reach unserved segments more effectively, drawing on international success stories.
Enhanced Financial Discipline and Accountability
As a qualified FCCA (Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and a Member of ICPAU (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda), Agaba brings an uncompromising standard of financial accountability to the boardroom.
Strengthened Oversight
His background in finance and audit will ensure rigorous review of financial reporting, capital allocation, and operational efficiency.
Investor Confidence
This level of technical qualification signals to international investors and partners that FINCA Uganda maintains robust governance and compliance structures, crucial for mobilising future capital.
Robust Risk Management and Resilience
FINCA operates in the microfinance space, which inherently involves managing unique risks related to lending in informal sectors, cyber threats, and market volatility. Agaba’s focus on risk management is vital in the following ways:
Proactive Mitigation
He will guide the board in developing sophisticated risk frameworks, helping the institution anticipate and mitigate potential threats before they materialise.
Compliance Excellence
His international experience ensures FINCA adheres not only to local regulations but also to the global standards necessary for long-term resilience.
Global Mindset for Local Impact
Advising organisations across six continents means Agaba possesses a perspective that transcends local constraints. For FINCA Uganda, whose mission is financial inclusion, this global outlook is key to developing sustainable local solutions.
FINCA Uganda, therefore, gains a Director who is uniquely positioned to deliver “clarity, accountability, and strategic direction,” ensuring that the institution’s operations are not only locally relevant but also globally competitive and governed by the highest professional standards.
This appointment is hence a strong indicator of FINCA Uganda’s commitment to strengthening its foundation as it prepares for its next phase of impactful growth.