Equity Bank Uganda appoints new Managing Director

By Our Reporter Equity Bank Uganda has appointed Mr. Gift Shoko as the new Managing Director, subject to regulatory approval. Prior to his appointment as MD, Mr. Shoko served as the Executive Director of Equity Bank Uganda. With over 26 years of experience in the banking industry, Mr. Shoko is a seasoned professional with a rich background in commercial multi-regional banking and leadership across Southern and Eastern Africa. He holds a Bachelor of Business Studies and Computer Science degree from the University of Zimbabwe, a Masters in Business Administration (Banking and Finance) from CIMA in Nicosia, Cyprus, and several certifications in banking, finance, and leadership. He is also a certified Executive Coach and a certified Genos Emotional Intelligence Coach, among other professional certifications. Before joining Equity, Mr. Shoko was the NCBA Group Director for Regional Business, overseeing all banking subsidiaries in East Africa. Earlier in his career, he also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank of Africa (Tanzania) Limited for five years, where he was instrumental in steering its growth. His career in banking began at Nedbank Zimbabwe, where he participated in the Graduate Management Training program before advancing through various senior management roles. He also served...