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 Baptiste SANDE is the Chief Finance 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 Baptiste is a professional Accountant with over 10 years of experience both in the public sector and the private sector. He was among the team leading the Government of Rwanda to migrate to the accrual basis of accounting compliant with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Jean Baptiste worked at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), in charge of state-consolidated financial statements for 5 years. He also worked in Rwanda Revenue Authority, AB Bank Rwanda, and the National University of Rwanda.

Jean Baptiste is a chartered accountant from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Rwanda (ICPAR). He holds a Master's Degree of Science in Finance from the University of Kigali and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the National University of Rwanda.

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.

Gwladys WATRIN is the Investor Relations and Business Development Manager in charge of the European and North African region at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

Gwladys has more than 14 years of experience in international financial services, specifically in business & market development, Banking, Corporate Finance, Insurance, and Telecom.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Gwladys served in a variety of positions in the investment banking sector in France, working for CM-CIC Bank, a major French financial services group, where she led several departments across the business and investment banking for SMEs and start-ups.

Gwladys holds a Master's degree in Management “Grande Ecole program” from SKEMA Business School (France) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economy from NEOMA Business School (France).

Janet AKAYENZI is the Sustainable Finance 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.

Janet is a professional Environmental Manager, and Consultant in various fields such as Environment, Climate Change, Food Security, Agriculture, Energy, and Water.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Janet was the Chief Sustainability Officer for MyHydro, a new low-cost, mini-grid platform that aims to provide affordable, renewable energy where it is needed most. She also served as the Energy and Climate Change Expert for Africa Energy Services Group, an independent organization focused on renewable and clean energy for African countries.

Janet holds an MSc in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford and a BA in Environmental Studies with a minor in Environmental Health, from Spelman College.

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.

Lise Janice ARAKAZA is the Investor Relations and 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.

With a strong background in finance and a deep commitment to Africa’s socioeconomic development, Lise plays an integral role in bridging international investors with Rwanda's thriving financial landscape. She facilitates cross-border transactions and forges global strategic partnerships within the investment community, contributing to Rwanda’s growth as a premier financial destination for international investment.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Lise worked on Mergers and Acquisitions at Wilmington Trust in the United States, focusing on global capital markets entity administration serving high net-worth private and institutional clients. She also worked at the Rwanda Development Board where she honed her financial analysis skills and specialized in structuring PPP deals.

Lise is a certified compliance expert accredited by the International Association of Compliance, UK. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Financial Economics from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota and is finishing an Executive Masters in Financial Services Industries from Luxembourg School of Business.

Malaika ROUSSEAU is the Senior Strategy and 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.

Malaika is experienced in international resource mobilization and market. Passionate about Rwanda’s sustainable development, Malaika has always been driven by the aim to make an impact on society, work on global issues, and find solutions that could have a larger impact on the African continent. She holds a particular interest in policy analysis and investment promotion opportunities for Rwandan SMEs.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Malaika worked for various financial institutions both in Rwanda and Belgium, including the Development Bank of Rwanda as the Resource Mobilization Manager, as well as Euroclear Bank and Bank of New York Mellon. She also served as a Board Member for the National Coordination Team for Engagement with the Green Climate Fund.

Malaika holds a Master of Science in Economics with a Specialization in Firms Strategies and Finance Markets, from the Catholic University of Louvain. She also holds a Bachelor of Business and Economics from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Clemson University in USA. She is also a Certified Expert in Climate and Renewable Energy Finance, from Frankfurt School, Germany.

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.

Hortance Redempta UMULISA is the Human Resources and Administration 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.

Hortance is responsible for all Human Resource matters across the company from recruitment to performance reviews, wage reviews, disciplinary action, learning, and development. She is also responsible for procurement/supply chain of all goods and services from developing procurement plans, sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers & vendors; and reviewing existing contracts with suppliers & vendors to ensure ongoing feasibility.

Hortance has over 10 years of experience in the human resources and administration field, and procurement, particularly within the public sector.

Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Hortance worked at the Office of the Prime Minister. She has also worked at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and at the School of Finance and Banking.
Hortance holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Université Libre de Kigali (ULK).

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.