Leadership

Banking looks calm on the surface, but quite tough to lead at scale.

In Feb 2021 I received a WhatsApp that reads; “Good morning Elijah, my name is Anne Juuko from Stanbic Bank. I got your number from – -. I was wondering when would be a good time for me to give you a call or better still set up a physical meeting”.

I’ve just completed my assignment as CIO/Head Engineering of Uganda’s #1 Bank.

5 key learnings from this and other ExCO roles I’ve done over the years, especially for those that aspire to hold similar positions.

In the early 2000s, I was a young techie building a mobile company called True African. We were in the same building as Nile Bank. Richard Byarugaba was the bank’s Chief Executive.

In an elevator from the ground to the 3rd floor, I gave Richard an elevator pitch.