Diane is Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Kigali. Since she joined in 2016, Diane has steered the bank through a digital transformation journey with aspirations to increase customer satisfaction, improve profitability and drive retail and SME customer acquisition.

Diane has also driven the expansion of the BK Group business into General Insurance, Investment Banking and Technology to respond to growing needs of the market and diversify sources of income for the company. Under her leadership, BK Group became the first home grown company with a balance sheet valued at over USD 1 billion.

Prior to joining Bank of Kigali, Diane served as the Head of Strategy and Policy and Chief Economist at the Office of the President. Diane earned her bachelor’s degree in Econometrics and PhD in Economics from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. Her research areas mainly concentrated on Risk Modeling and Measurement.

While in Switzerland, she worked as a Fixed Income Portfolio Engineer at Credit Suisse in Zurich and taught Statistics at the University of Fribourg, before moving back to Rwanda in 2009.

Diane also participated in the inaugural Senior Executive Program Africa by Harvard Business School in 2017.

Mr. Yves GATISMBANYI is a Chief Risk Officer at Bank of Kigali Plc. He has vast experience in financial sector particularly in risk management. He has been the Head of Risk and Compliance department in Bank of Kigali since early 2010 and later joined Bank of Kigali Executive Management Team as the Chief Risk Officer. Yves served as a bank examiner at the National Bank of Rwanda for ten years.

Prior to joining Bank of Kigali, he was the Head of Compliance and Internal Control at I&M Bank-Rwanda. He holds an MBA in finance and accounting from Mount Kenya University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the National University of Rwanda. He also has a diploma in Risk management in Finance & Banking and is a certified lead risk manager from PECB.

Ms. Anita D. Umuhire is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience in Finance gained in various sectors: Banking, assurance services, not-for-profit and the food processing industry. Her strength lies in Financial reporting and analysis, with strong leadership skills.

Anita is a member in good standing with both the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda. She has undergone numerous leadership courses and is currently enrolled in the Bullet-Proof Manager program.

Anita has held many senior positions ranging from CFO, Head of Treasury, Finance Director and most recently, Deputy Managing Director of the biggest FMCG Brand in Rwanda. She has also served as a board member for companies in Banking and Manufacturing industries.

Anita holds a MBA in Leadership & Sustainability from the University of Cumbria (Robert Kennedy College); and a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with a higher diploma in Accountancy from the Witwatersrand University (SA). She has completed CFA – Level 1 and is currently pursuing level 2.

Désiré Rumanyika, who has been serving as Chief Operating Officer for 6 years, was recently appointed to the role of Chief Digital and retail Officer. His appointment follows the recent consolidation of the digital factory, payment and retail departments, reflecting a strategic shift towards the digitization of the retail banking.

Désiré was Bank of Kigali’s Chief of Operating Officer (COO) for six years where he was responsible for the implementation of the Bank’s operating model by ensuring a stable, optimal and efficient services delivery ecosystem across the Bank’s expansive branch network and digital channels.

Rumanyika has accumulated 22 years of experience in the financial sector spanning from development finance, financial advisory services, digital financial services to commercial banking. Prior to his previous role as COO, he has worked with different local, regional and global financial institutions including but not limited to the East African Development Bank (EADB) as Country Director for Rwanda from 2011 to 2016. Before this, he has worked with the Rwanda Development Bank (BRD) as Director for Corporate Affairs from 2004 to 2008.

Mr. Rumanyika also led the successful set up of the BusinessDevelopment Fund (BDF), a financial advisory institution tasked with assisting and supporting SMEs to accessing financing; in 2010 he was subsequently appointed BDF first Chief Executive Officer, serving for two years before joining EADB in 2011. In 2008, Rumanyika joined Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP in London in the United Kingdom as an Overseas Associates for one year.

Rumanyika has served on several local and regional financial institutions’ Board of Directors including the BPR Bank, the housing Bank of Rwanda, Rwanda Enterprise Investment Company, REIC Ltd, SONARWA and the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) based in Ivory Coast.

Rumanyika, who is fluent in English, French and Swahili, holds an MBA in Banking from the Netherlands’ Maastricht School of Management (MSM) and a master’s degree in international financial services and banking from the University of Liverpool (UoL) and he is DFS (Digital Financial Services) certified. Rumanyika is an empathetic leader who likes to connect with people at grass root level. His people centric approach is focused on identifying, developing, coaching and promoting talent. He has consistently shown the ability to create and run energized teams which achieve well above their ability, to a position of increased responsibility in a professional, transparent and friendly atmosphere.

Bonaventure is the Chief Credit Officer at Bank of Kigali Plc. He has vast knowledge and experience in credit risk, financial and bank treasury management with over 10 years of banking experience, having worked as Credit Administration Manager at Guaranty Trust Bank (Rwanda) Ltd, and Domestic Bank Credit Risk Manager, Asset and Liability Manager (ALM) and Foreign Exchange Trader in Ecobank Rwanda. He joined Bank of Kigali Plc’s Management Team in April 2017.

Bonaventure, who is fluent in English, French, Swahili and Kinyarwanda, holds an MBA in Finance from Oklahoma Christian University and holds a first class Bachelor’s degree in Applied Statistics from the National University of Rwanda. He also holds an International Diploma in Banking Profession from the Institut Technique de Banque (ITB), Groupe CFPB-L’Ecole supérieure de la banque, France.

As Chief Credit Officer, Bonaventure is responsible for implementation of the Bank’s lending strategy, managing the loan book toward a high-quality credit portfolio, and ensuring compliance with all credit-related laws, regulations and directives. He leads the Credit Division in its essential duties of credit analysis and due diligence, credit documentation, loan monitoring, credit analytics and reporting, and loan recovery.

Mr. Eveque Mutabaruka is the Chief Information Officer at Bank of Kigali Plc. As Chief Information Officer he is responsible for the development and implementation of the bank’s Information Technology strategy to drive the achievement of the bank’s technology-based business goals that bring business innovation and high standards of customer service quality and data security into the bank.

Eveque has ten years of experience working in the Banking sector occupying different Information Technology managerial positions. He has vast knowledge and experience in Information Technology project implementation, having worked as Chief Information Officer at BBS Limited in Botswana, and Head of Engineering in Bank of Kigali and other managerial roles in Bank of Kigali Ltd and KCB Rwanda Ltd. He re-joined Bank of Kigali Plc’s Management Team in June 2022.

Eveque holds a Master of Science Degree in Software Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology with an ongoing Master’s in Business and Administration at the University of People in the United States of America. He also holds a first-class bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Ngozi.

Mr. Joseph KAZUUNGO S. GONDWE joins Bank of Kigali Plc as a Chief People & Culture Officer reporting to the CEO and the board. He has 17 years + of work experience in Finance, Banking, Telecom and Technology sectors where he has gained knowledge and skills across all Business Operations.

Joseph holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/ Industrial Psychology from the University of Zambia, an MSC/ MBA from Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Scotland, a Mini MBA Telecom – Gordon Institute of Business and is a graduate from F.L.I.G.H.T School- Gordon Institute of Business/ University of Pretoria.

With his experience from Barclays/Absa, MTN, Vodafone, Liquid Intelligent Technologies mainly at an Executive level in Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa while looking after different markets in Africa.

Joseph brings on-board extensive experience and knowledge on Best and Next practice ranging from driving Organization Performance, Commercial Oriented Culture Operating System, Talent, Learning and Innovation Management.

Regarding his hobbies, Joseph enjoys playing football, fruit/vegetable farming, landscaping and has fascination on design construction and for Aerodynamics.

Rose Ngabire assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer and joined the Bank of Kigali's top executive team in July 2023. With over 13 years of dedicated service in the banking industry, Rose brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role.

In her capacity as Chief Operating Officer, Rose holds the overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the bank. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring the execution of the bank's strategic business plan. Her responsibilities extend to overseeing and managing the bank's Domestic, International, and Digital transactions, which are essential pillars of our banking operations. Rose's commitment to delivering exceptional service quality across all customer touchpoints is instrumental in driving extensive and sustainable growth for the bank.

Rose's journey within the Bank of Kigali has been marked by her exceptional contributions in various managerial positions. She has previously served as the Head of Customer Experience Management and Consumer Banking, as well as Premier Banking and Marketing Manager. Her tenure in these roles has been characterized by her unwavering focus on customer-centricity, a keen eye for transforming businesses to generate long-term shareholder value and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

One of Rose's distinctive strengths is her ability to identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency through the application of cutting-edge technology advancements. Her solution-driven approach has been instrumental in propelling the bank forward into the digital era.

Before her career with the bank, Rose served at the Rwandan High Commission in London, United Kingdom, as an Administrative Attaché in charge of communication and public relations. This experience has equipped her with a unique perspective on international relations and effective communication strategies.

Rose is a highly educated and well-rounded professional, holding a Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) degree and a Masters in International Relations and Globalization from the United Kingdom. She has also honed her leadership skills through various management and leadership training programs conducted by renowned institutions such as PWC, Digital Frontiers, and the John C. Maxwell team.

As the Chief Operating Officer of the Bank of Kigali, Rose Ngabire continues to steer the bank towards new horizons, combining her extensive experience with a forward-thinking approach to banking in the modern era.

Levi Gasangwa boasts an impressive 16-year career in the dynamic realm of banking, having made significant contributions to institutions such as Fina Bank, Access, KCB Bank, and most recently, Bank of Kigali. Throughout his career, Levi has held pivotal roles in Credit Administration, Digital Transformation Programs, and in Business Relationship Management.

For the past 5 years, Levi has been with Bank of Kigali, where he has served in various capacities. In his current role as Chief Business and Corporate Solutions, he holds the reins for driving revenue generation, fostering business development, and implementing cutting-edge marketing strategies tailored to corporate entities, SMEs, and agric-business customers.

He earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Management and Marketing from Damelin College in Johannesburg in 2007,

In 2018, Levi completed the Certificate of Professional Banking from the Uganda Institute of Banking in partnership with the Rwanda Banker's association. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Finance at Oklahoma Christian University, where he was inducted into the esteemed Delta Mu Delta honor society in 2019.