Robert Kakande

Executive Director

Robert is the Executive Director of FINCA Uganda and joined the organization in 2017. Robert is an accomplished Finance and Accounting Professional, Banker, and Business Leader. He has a wealth of practical experience spanning over 20 years, 16 of which have been at the C-Suite level. As one of the Executive members of the Board of Directors, Robert shares responsibility for Strategic direction of FINCA Uganda and provides leadership oversight on several departments and functions at FINCA Uganda

Prior to joining FINCA Uganda, Robert worked with Quality Chemicals Ltd as Chief Executive Officer where he was responsible for key positive changes in strategic direction and grew the company to the point of attracting USD. 30 million equity investment after serving as Chief Finance Officer with the same organization. Robert has also worked with Finance Trust currently Finance Trust Bank as Head of Finance and Administration where he made tremendous contribution towards turning around the company and mapping a new strategic direction to its current status as a commercial bank. Robert has also worked at Centenary Bank, the largest Microfinance bank in Uganda and practiced Public Accountancy. He has facilitated learning as a Lecturer at Makerere University Business School and has research publications under his name.

Throughout his career, Robert has received Advanced Executive Leadership training at the Wharton Business School (University of Pennsylvania) and has attended the CEO Apprenticeship Programme under the CEO Summit. He is an Alumnus of Strathmore Business School and Graduate School of Business (University of Cape town) where he has done Advanced Leadership Programmes. He holds a Master of Science degree in Accounting and Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Honors degree from Makerere University. Robert also holds a Higher Diploma in Marketing in addition to being a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda and a Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)-UK