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Dr. James R Kanagwa Fcbi

Country Representative at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
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Dr. James R Kanagwa Fcbi is a seasoned executive with 10+ years of experience in banking and finance, holding leadership positions in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated and CEO SUMMIT UGANDA, with a strong educational background in International Relations and Business Administration.
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Location
Ethiopia, ET
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • Hindi Limited working proficiency
  • Punjabi Limited working proficiency
  • Swahili Elementary proficiency
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Credentials

  • Fellow (FCBI)
    The Chartered Banker Institute
    Jan, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Chartered Banker Fellow (FCBI)
    The Chartered Banker Institute
    Apr, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Fellow
    International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS)
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Professional Membership - MBCS
    BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
    Jan, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Fellow (FAIPM)
    Australian Institute of Project Management AIPM
    Nov, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Fellow (FAPM)
    Association for Project Management
    Jul, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • Professional Membership
    National Society of Accountants
    Jul, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • Full Member (MIOD)
    The Institute of Directors
    May, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • Fellow (FCIM)
    CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
    Jan, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • Chartered MCSI
    Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
    Apr, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • Member (MRAeS)
    Royal Aeronautical Society
    Jan, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • CMA
    IMA | Institute of Management Accountants
    Jun, 2016
    - Apr, 2026
  • Fellow (FRSA)
    The RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce)
    Jun, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Fellow FinstLM
    Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
    Jun, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Chartered Fellow (Cmgr FCMI)
    Chartered Management Institute
    Dec, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Regular Member
    The Strategic Management Society
    Jan, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • Residential Loan Production / Certified Mortgage Banker
    Mortgage Bankers Association
    Mar, 2007
    - Apr, 2026
  • Project Management Institute PMI
    Project Management Institute
    Apr, 2005
    - Apr, 2026
  • Professional Pilot ME/IR (General Aviation Flight Capt. - Aeroplane)
    FAA/ECAA/DGCAA

Experience

  • Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
    • Togo
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Country Representative
      • Aug 2013 - Present

    • Non Executive Director / Board Member
      • Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

  • Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
    • Togo
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Head Domestic Banking Group
      • Oct 2010 - Aug 2013

      To head and drive balance sheet growth and profitability of the domestic bank with the major business units being ; Consumer / Retail banking (Branches & Alternate channels) , Private Banking / Wealth Management Commercial Banking (SMEs – Turnover USD.5Million & Large & Local Corporates with Turnover in excess of USD.25Million) , Public sector/Government institutions , Customer service quality , Products & Marketing

    • Head Retail Banking Group
      • Jan 2009 - Oct 2010

       To head and give strategic direction to the Retail Banking division with emphasis to balance sheet growth and profitability of the key Profit Centers i.e. Consumer Banking, Commercial Finance (SMEs – Turnover USD.5Milion), Micro Finance, Private Banking (Wealth Management Group) and Transaction Bank Services of ECOBANK Uganda Ltd.

    • Corporate Development Officer (project Manager) - East & Southern African Region
      • Feb 2008 - Jan 2009

      Support the acquisition and set up of commercial banks in the East & Southern African sub region with key responsibilities of corporate valuation, market entry support/establishment, due diligence, feasibility studies, Target market assessments, executing legal documentation & contracts, board & staff recruitment (Induction & Training), locating premises, prime interface with all stake holders on behalf of ECOBANK Group, negotiating & closing deals, risk management and to head and oversee all projects from initiation to implementation (pre & Post).

  • CEO SUMMIT UGANDA
    • Uganda
    • Group Leader - Infrustructure Club
      • Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
      • Uganda

      Appointment by the Cabinet Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development with the following objectives;- Formulating economic strategy and submitting alternative policy proposals, within the guidelines of Government's programme,- Consulting with Government and commenting on the annual and medium term economic objectives,- Exploring and analyzing different available options and choices and economic policy measures.- Commenting on the Government's budget in respect of sector allocations, priorities and advising as well as providing guidance on the issue,- Monitoring, and analyzing the course and prospects of the country's economy, assessing any deviation from the established targets and recommending appropriate measures for accomplishing the objectives set by both Government and private sector,- Consulting on any other macroeconomic policy issue referred to the club by the Minister of Finance, Planing & Economic Development.

  • Barclays Bank
    • Head of Mortgages / Project Manager
      • Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

      DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESSet up and head the Mortgage finance division and continuously develop new products to meet the changing needs of the market. Contribute to growth and quality of Retail Assets portfolio for Barclays Emerging Markets & Indian Ocean.

  • Housing Finance Bank
    • Uganda
    • Senior Mortgage Officer
      • Nov 2000 - Dec 2006
      • Uganda

      DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: In charge of Origination & Construction Finance. Product Development & Business Development Project Appraisal, Monitoring, Valuation & Evaluation Relationship Management and Mortgage sales .

Education

  • 2023 - 2025
    O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)
    Master of Arts - MA, International Relations, Security & Strategy
  • 2024 - 2024
    Covenant University
    Professional Leadership Diploma, Organizational Leadership
  • 2023 - 2024
    Leiden University
    PG, Political Economy of Institutions & Development
  • 2022 - 2022
    SOAS University of London
    PG, Global Diplomacy - Diplomacy in the Modern World
  • 2021 - 2022
    Imperial College Business School
    PG, Mergers & Acquisitions
  • 2021 - 2021
    Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
    PG, Applied Strategic Foresight - Futures Thinking
  • 2019 - 2020
    MIT Sloan School of Management
    Post Graduate Diploma (PGD), Innovation & Design Thinking
  • 2019 - 2020
    The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
    Post Graduate Diploma (PGD), Innovation & Design Thinking
  • 2019 - 2019
    Harvard Kennedy School
    Executive Program Graduate, Leadership Decision Making
  • 2019 - 2019
    Harvard Kennedy School
    Executive Program Graduate, Strategies for Building & Leading Diverse Organisations
  • 2018 - 2019
    Columbia Business School
    Post Graduate Diploma (PGD), Digital Business
  • 2018 - 2019
    MIT Sloan School of Management
    Post Graduate Diploma (PGD), Digital Business
  • 2015 - 2019
    Harvard Kennedy School
    Executive Certificate / Fellow, Public Leadership
  • 2018 - 2018
    INSEAD
    Executive Certificate: Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption
  • 2016 - 2016
    Center for Creative Leadership, CCL, USA
    Leadership & Management Development Program
  • 2011 - 2016
    Walden University
    Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), International Business
  • 2015 - 2015
    Harvard Kennedy School
    Senior Executive Program (NIS)
  • 2014 - 2014
    Initiatives of Change, Caux, Switzerland
    PG, Global Leadership & Diplomacy - Trust & Integrity in the Global Economy (TIGE)
  • 2014 - 2014
    GE Management Development Institute - GE Crotonville, USA
    Leadership, Innovation & Strategy (LIS) Program
  • 2011 - 2011
    Galilee College Israel
    Diploma, Strategic Studies (NSIS)
  • 2011 - 2011
    International Academy of Retail Banking(IARB -Lafferty) UK
    Retail Banking Management
  • 2010 - 2010
    China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
    EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
  • 2010 - 2010
    University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
    IHP, International Housing Finance Program
  • 2009 - 2009
    CSCI, SINGAPORE
    EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
  • 2009 - 2009
    INSEAD
    EDP (BOS), EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
  • 2008 - 2008
    Euromoney Training EMEA
    Retail Banking Management
  • 2004 - 2006
    ESAMI Business School
    Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Strategy
  • 1997 - 2000
    Panjab University
    Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM), Business Finance & Accounting
  • American Public University
    Master of Arts (MA), Strategic Studies (NSS)
  • University of London
    Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

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