CRDB Bank joins CFO East Africa as corporate member

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For CRDB Bank's senior finance team, the membership opens up year-round access to East Africa's leading finance community and a platform for professional growth.

CRDB Bank has signed up as a corporate member of CFO East Africa, giving its senior finance leadership a direct line to the region's most influential financial minds.

The membership grants group CFO Fredrick Nshekanabo full access to CFO East Africa's events, insights, and networks, alongside Kenneth Mkama, head of subsidiaries liaison, and Musiba Mugaya, head of budget and statutory compliance. The three will attend CFO summits held across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, as well as affiliated events in South Africa, including CFO Day, Executive Day and the Finance Indaba.

The package also includes print editions of CFO East Africa and CFO South Africa magazines, certificates for up to 56 hours of verifiable CPD, and invitations to the annual CFO Awards in both regions.

Fredrick, who has been with CRDB since 1999, has over two decades of banking experience.Under his stewardship, CRDB Bank's profitability has grown significantly, supported by the group's regional expansion into Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He also serves on the boards of the Tanzania Mortgage Refinancing Company and Tandahimba Community Bank, and is honorary treasurer of the Tanzania Bankers Association.

Corporate membership is available to CFOs who would like to support the community's activities while extending growth benefits to their senior finance team members at an annual investment of $1,950. To learn more or to become a member, please contact partnerships manager Humbu Karugo at hkarugo@cfo-ea.com.

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