CEO Today - Africa Awards 2021

Prior to his appointment, Mathias Katamba served as the Managing Director of Housing Finance Bank, a position he held for the last five years. He also previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Finance Trust, now Finance Trust Bank, for a period of five years and has held several other senior positions in the Financial services sector. Mr. Katamba has over fifteen years experience in the Banking and Financial services sector, twelve(12) of which have been at C-Suite level. Mathias holds a Masters of Science in Financial Management from the University of East London, UK, a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Greenwich and Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. He has also attended several advanced executive leadership trainings. He currently serves as Chairman of the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services and is a Director at UAP Old Mutual General Insurance Uganda Limited, Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and Central Broadcasting Services (CBS FM). Company Profile A subsidiary of dfcu Limited, dfcu Bank is a leading banking and financial services company domiciled in Uganda. It came into existence in May 2000 following dfcu’s acquisition of Gold Trust Bank to extending universal banking services alongside the pre-existing equity finance; long term development finance; leasing and working capital finance. dfcu Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda Limited. Subsequent restructuring saw International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the German Development Corporation (DEG) invest resulting in an equal stake of 25% for the shareholders. Its objective was to support long-term development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing financial commercial lending institutions. dfcu Limited was incorporated under the Laws of Uganda on the 14th of May 1964, as a Private Limited Liability Company. In 1999, dfcu acquired Uganda Leasing Company which became dfcu Leasing, to provide direct asset based finance. On 18th March 2004, dfcu Limited went public subsequently being listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange on the 14th of October 2004. Vision To be the preferred Ugandan financial institution providing a broad range of quality products to our chosen customer segments. Mission statement To grow shareholder value while playing a key role in transforming the economy and enhancing the well-being of our people. Through our dynamic and responsive teams, we will provide innovative financial solutions and maintain the highest levels of customer service and professional integrity. What We Do Personal Banking The Personal Banking business unit focuses on meeting the financial needs of the individual customers seeking fast, convenient and affordable financial solutions. We nurture and grow customers by offering relevant personal banking solutions that support their financial transformation. We are always on hand to help you manage your money with a range of products and services that meet your savings, transactional, Investment and borrowing needs. Our wide multiple channels including dfcu QuickBanking (Internet Banking), over 50 Branches, Visa and Interswitch give you access to your account 24/7. Business Banking The Business Banking unit focuses on small and medium enterprises seeking to nurture and grow their businesses. Whether you are looking for a flexible transactional account, working capital, funds to buy equipment or a trade finance partner that you can always count on, look no further, our finance solutions are designed to keep your medium sized business moving in the right direction. Our Business Banking services are suitable for Traders, Manufacturers, Contractors, Suppliers, Service providers, Schools, NGOs & actors in the Agriculture value chain. About Mathias www. ceotodaymagaine . com CEO Today Af r i ca Award s 2021 - Uganda - Mathias Katamba Chief Executive Officer of Dfcu Bank www.dfcugroup.com “ We will provide innovative financial solutions and maintain the highest levels of customer service and professional integrity.

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