Nick BARIGYE is the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Nick is a finance and investments professional with a track record of managing successful companies in Africa over the last 15 years.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Nick was the Managing Partner of Karisimbi Business Partners, an Africa-focused investment and advisory firm. From 2008 to 2014, he was a Senior Executive at Crystal Ventures, the largest investment company in Rwanda.

Nick is the Non-Executive Director of Green Hills Academy.

Nick holds an MBA in Strategic Management from Strathmore Business School in Kenya and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the National University of Rwanda.

Antonny MUKULU NSHIMYE is the Chief Legal Officer/Company Secretary of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

As Head of the Legal Department, Antonny is responsible for policy reforms, advisory and compliance of Kigali International Financial Centre.

Antonny is a seasoned lawyer with vast experience in Finance, Dispute Resolution, Business Transactions, Investment, Corporate Governance, Trade Policy, and Trade Law.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Antonny worked at the Ministry of Justice in the Attorney General’s Office from 2008 to 2019, where he rose to the position of Senior State Attorney. He has served as a Board Member of the Kigali International Arbitration Center and was the Chief Legal Expert on the Rwandan team which successfully negotiated the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AFCFTA).

Antonny is a practicing advocate and a member of the Rwanda Bar Association and East African Law Society.

Antonny holds a Master of Science (MSc) in International Trade Policy and Trade Law (Lundi University, Sweden) and a Master of Laws (LLM) in Business, Corporate, and Maritime Law (Erasmus University, the Netherlands). He also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Uganda Christian University as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development.

Given his passion for Corporate Governance, Antonny is pursuing the Chartered Governance Programme (Chartered Governance Institute, UK). He is a Certified Compliance Professional (International Compliance Association, UK). He is also a Certified Mediator (Edwards Mediation Academy, US).

Hortense MUDENGE is the Chief Strategy Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Hortense is a seasoned management consultant, with over 10 years of experience in advising international development and private-sector clients on business and market development.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Hortense worked with Dexis Consulting Group and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, as a consultant, providing technical expertise in the delivery of donor-funded investment programs and grant facilities.

Hortense holds an MBA from Hult International Business School in the US and is a graduate of the United States International University- Africa.

Shaduri UMUTONIWASE is the Chief Marketing Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Shaduri has over 10 years of experience in communications, marketing, and events management.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Shaduri worked for the Office of the First Lady of Rwanda as a communications director and project manager. Shaduri also worked for Symposia Consult, one of Rwanda’s professional conference organizers.

Shaduri is a board member of Imbuto Foundation. Shaduri holds a master’s degree in international communications management and is a member of the Public Relations and Communications Association of the UK and Africa.

Jean-Marie KANANURA is the Chief Investment Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Jean-Marie joined Rwanda Finance as a Business Development Manager in charge of the Central and West African region.

Jean-Marie is a Finance professional with more than 15 years of experience in the Banking sector.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Jean-Marie worked with Euroclear Bank Brussels, where he worked in Asset Servicing and Securities Post-Trading Operations focusing on Project Management, Business Process Management, and Continuous Improvement.

Jean-Marie holds an Executive Master’s Degree in Finance from Solvay Brussels School and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from ICHEC Brussels Management School.

Leila RWAGASANA is the FinTech Lead at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Leila is a business development and partnerships professional with 10 years of work experience in Rwanda and across the continent.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Leila was the Director of Partnerships at Irembo, a tech leader in Rwanda that focuses on building digital solutions for government, businesses, and individuals. She has also worked in the investment sector with Ngali Holdings Ltd where she was responsible for planning and managing all administrative and operational activities for the CEO and supporting the Senior management of Ngali Holdings.

Leila holds a Master of Arts in International Business Management from the University of Westminster, London, and a Bachelor’s with Honors in Global Financial Management from Regent’s University London.

Jackson RUGAMBWA is the Tax Policy Analyst of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Jackson is a specialist in tax policy design and formulation. He possesses a profound knowledge of Rwanda’s and regional tax policies and has worked on a number of Rwanda’s bilateral taxation and trade treaties.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Jackson worked as a Tax Policy Economist at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) where he worked on several initiatives including the negotiation of the East African Community Single Customs Territory, designing tax incentives for the ‘Made in Rwanda’ Policy, and reviewing land and property tax reforms, along with Rwanda’s investment promotion code.

Jackson is a member of the Rwanda Tax Policy Committee – A multi-ministerial committee mandated to give policy advice to the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning on tax policy issues and reforms.
Jackson holds a master’s degree in international economics from the University of Rwanda.

Anita MUTESI is the Capacity Building Program Manager of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Anita is a capacity-building and project management professional with over 10 years of experience.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Anita provided technical support on donor-funded projects at NIRDA and worked with the Capacity Development and Employment Services Board (CESB) as the Economic and Governance cluster specialist.

Anita holds a Master’s degree in Development Cooperation from Ewha Woman’s University in South Korea and a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from the School of Finance and Banking in Rwanda.

Brice RUKIRANDE is the IT Manager of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Brice has expertise across several IT areas including IT Project Management, IT risk management, and IT system design.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Brice worked for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) and the eProcurement Project, where he was part of the IT technical team.

Brice holds a bachelor’s degree in information management from the Adventist University of Central Africa.

Wellars HATEGEKIMANA is the Internal Auditor of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Wellars is a Certified Accountant with 13 years of experience in audit and finance in the public sector.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Wellars worked at the Office of the Auditor General of State Finances, where he left as Senior Principal Auditor. He also worked as Chief Accountant at the University of Rwanda (Former Kigali Health Institute).

Wellars holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting sciences from the University of Rwanda (former NUR). He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR).

Josemaria KAYITARE is the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Prior to joining RFL, Josemaria worked as a marketing intern at Amari Consulting Limited and gained experience in Digital marketing focusing on Content writing and Social Media Management.

Josemaria holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Administration from the United States International University- Africa (USIU-A) in Kenya.

Winnie KABATESI is the Accounts Manager for Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Winnie has extensive experience in public accounting, financial management, and grants management.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Winnie worked at Plan International Rwanda and the Ministry of Public Service and Labor, where she oversaw the accounting departments for the two respective institutions.

Winnie holds an MBA in Finance from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science And Technology and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Mbarara University of Science and Technology. She is currently pursuing a CPA from the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB).

Janvier MANIRAGUHA is the Digital and Multimedia Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Janvier is an experienced art director with a demonstrated history of working in the creative industry. He is skilled in Advertising, branding, Commercial and Multimedia Production, Art Direction, Photography, Graphic Design, UI & UX Design, and Typography.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Janvier was an art director at WPP Scangroup Rwanda. He also served as an art director at ION Rwanda.

Janvier holds a bachelor of creative design with a specialization in communication and media from the University of Rwanda. He is also a certified digital marketing professional.

Charlotte UWASE is the Strategy and Impact Analyst of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Prior to being the Strategy and Impact Analyst, Charlotte was the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited.

Charlotte holds a bachelor’s degree in international business administration from the United States International University- Africa in Kenya.

Arlette BAHIZI is the Event Coordinator of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Arlette joined Rwanda Finance as an administrative assistant responsible for welcoming clients, managing general inquiries, and assisting in event coordination and management.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Arlette worked as an Administrative and Marketing assistant Intern at Airtel Rwanda.

Arlette holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from the Adventist University of Central Africa.

Marie Gisele DUKUZE is the Legal and Compliance Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Gisele is a lawyer by profession and has experience in Corporate Law, Commercial Transactions, Intellectual Property Law, and International Financial Crimes. She is also a member of an Ad hoc Committee mandated to ensure Rwanda’s compliance with ESAAMLG/FATF recommendations.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Gisele worked at CEDAR ARK LAW as a Legal Associate.

Gisele holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Rwanda, a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development in Rwanda and currently pursuing an LLM in International Business Law from the University of Liverpool. She is also a Certified KYC and CDD Professional by the International Compliance Association, United Kingdom.

Romeo MIHIGO is the Communications Manager of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Romeo is a marketing specialist with extensive experience in the areas of communications, advertising, brand management, and brand development.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Romeo worked in the advertising agencies industry where he oversaw the preparation and execution of various Marketing and Communication projects for brands in Private and Public Institutions, Telecommunications, Banking, Insurance, and IT companies.

Romeo holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from the Adventist University of Central Africa.

Cynthia MUVUNYI is the Receptionist at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Cynthia was a receptionist intern at Plan International Rwanda.

Cynthia holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the Adventist University of Central Africa.

Jean Paul TUMUSIFU is the KIFC Club Associate of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Jean Paul worked as a Policy and Partnerships Officer at RwandaEQUIP (Rwanda Education Quality Improvement Program) and he was a Project Lead at Circul-Ate.

Jean Paul holds a BA with honors in International Business and Trade from the African Leadership University (ALU).

Herve Frederic RUGWIZANGOGA is an Investor Relations and Business Development Manager of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Herve has a decade of combined experience in the Financial and Telecom sectors of Rwanda, having worked for BK Securities Ltd (now BK Capital), an investment banking subsidiary of BK Group, the largest Financial Group in Rwanda and Airtel Rwanda.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Herve was the On-Ground Products & Services Officer at RwandAir where his main responsibilities were to design and implement strategies to continuously improve the customer experience as well as to ensure the delivery of world-class services and products to passengers at Kigali International Airport and across RwandAir growing network.

Herve holds an MBA in Aviation Management from Jain University, India, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Rwanda.

Cindy ILIZA RUVEBANA is an Investor Relations & Business Development Manager at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Cindy is a specialist in finance and investment with a unique blend of analytical and quantitative skills.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Cindy worked as an intern in different institutions including IMBUTO Foundation, Bank of Kigali, Rwanda Social Security Board, Prime Insurance, and Ecobank.

Cindy holds an MSc in Financial Analysis from Rutgers University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science from Central Michigan University.

Théogène ISHIMWE is the Communications Officer at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Théogène is a communication professional experienced in public relations, corporate communications, media relations, content creation, and strategic communications planning.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Théogène was a Public Relations and Communication Officer at Rwanda Polytechnic Higher Learning Institution. He also worked as a Freelance Reporter at The New Times Rwanda.

Théogène holds a Bachelor of Journalism and Communication with a major in Communication from the National University of Rwanda.

Terry BAYINGANA is the Event Manager of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Terry has over 15 years of experience in events management, marketing, resource mobilization, and leadership training.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Terry worked as a consultant training different corporates on leadership principles. She also managed and coordinated the international leadership conference dubbed Live2Lead in Rwanda, Zimbabwe, and Zambia as well as the Young African Thinkers conventions in Addis Ababa in the African Union, which is an African Union flagship youth event.

Terry is a Vice Board chair of the Project Management Institute of Rwanda.

Terry is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the USA and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with specialization in Marketing and Communication from the University of Rwanda.

Valence Mushimwe is the Senior Strategy Manager at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Valence is an experienced professional with over 15 years of dedication to MSME development and social investment. His expertise spans a wide range of fields, including nature-based enterprises, climate-responsive investments, landscape restoration, nutrition, education, and handicrafts.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Valence was the Head of Programme Operations at Kumwe Hub, the innovative finance arm of Save the Children that invests in businesses with solutions for children, families, and youth. He also served as the Enterprise and Economics Specialist at the International Union for Conservation of Nature, responsible for catalysing nature-based investments in Rwanda, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Uganda.

Valence has worked in various institutions in Rwanda, including the Ministry of Trade Industry as the MSME Programme Manager, VSO International as the Technical Advisor for Livelihoods, and the Swiss Resource Centre for Consultancies and Development as the Deputy Programme Manager for climate responsive investments. Previously, Valence was a Lecturer and Vice Dean at the UR College of Business and Economics, where he also served as the Coordinator for the Entrepreneurship Centre.

Valence holds a Master of Business Administration from Vellore Institute of Technology, India, a Bachelor of Social Sciences from Makerere University, and a Bachelor of Theology from Global Theological University, USA.

Clarisse Muhorakeye is the Human Resources and Administration Manager at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Clarisse has over five years of expertise in HR and administrative roles.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Clarisse was an HR & Admin Officer at the Agaciro Development Fund.

She is experienced and passionate about people management, organizational development, and efficient HR practices.

Clarisse holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Oklahoma Christian University.

Pacifique Rurangwa is the Senior Strategy and Policy Analyst at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Pacifique has over seven years of experience in policy and strategy formulation and review, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation systems (PME), strategic management, and international relations.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Pacifique was the Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MINAFFET). During his tenure, he coordinated the elaboration of the Foreign Policy of the Republic of Rwanda and the Ministry’s five-year strategic plan, the first-ever the Ministry had. Prior to that, he worked with the Water and Sanitation Corporation Ltd (WASAC Ltd) as Project Manager, responsible for managing multi-dollar water and sanitation projects under the Rwanda Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program. Pacifique also worked with the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) as a management trainee in the Human Resources Management and Institutional Development Department.

Pacifique holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management from the Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK).

John Mugabo is the Capacity Building Program Manager at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

With over 10 years of experience in project management, capacity building, and business development, John has a strong background in delivering complex projects across various sectors, including education, gender advocacy, and SME development. He has successfully managed projects from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with national priorities and international standards.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, John was the Business Development Manager at The Result Consult Co. Ltd, where he oversaw strategic planning, market analysis, and partnership development. He played a key role in executing the company’s 5-year Strategic Plan and implemented robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project milestones and outcomes. John’s career also includes significant experience in Rwanda and the Netherlands, where he worked with established international organizations, including the Maastricht School of Management and the MOTT MACDONALD GROUP. In these roles, he oversaw multi-sectoral projects, managed procurement operations, and collaborated with key stakeholders like the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and TVET institutions, aligning project objectives with national development goals.

John holds an MBA in Project Management and an Advanced Diploma in Cyclical Management and Leadership from the Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands.