Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Samuel F. Mwogeza as its Interim Chief Executive and Barbara Dokoria as Interim Executive Director, effective April 1, 2024. These appointments come as part of the bank’s strategic transition plan until permanent appointments are made for these positions.
Mwogeza’s interim appointment follows the conclusion of Anne Juuko’s tenure as the Executive Head of Personal and Private Banking (PPB), as she transitions to a new leadership role as the Global Markets Regional Head for East Africa, effective April 2024.
Meanwhile, Dokoria’s interim appointment as Executive Director comes after the resignation of Emma Mugisha from the position of Executive Director and Head of Business & Commercial Banking. Dokoria, who has served as the Executive Head of Compliance, brings a wealth of experience to her new role.
Damoni Kitabire, the Chairman of the Stanbic Bank Board of Directors, expressed his congratulations to Mwogeza and Dokoria on their appointments. He also extended gratitude to Juuko and Mugisha for their significant contributions to the bank’s success over the years.
Samuel Mwogeza is a seasoned business leader and certified accountant with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to his interim appointment as Chief Executive, he held various leadership positions within Stanbic Bank Uganda, including Finance Manager, Head of Consumer and High Networth, and Executive Head of Personal and Private Banking. Mwogeza’s expertise has been recognized through awards such as the CFO of the Year Award and the CPA of the Year Award.
Barbara Dokoria brings over two decades of experience in risk and compliance to her new role as Interim Executive Director. Having spent her entire career at Stanbic Bank, Dokoria has risen through the ranks from a clerical banking officer to a top manager in audit and compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from Makerere University and is a certified ACCA Member.
