Photo Gallery: 10 July 2025, CFO East Africa ESG Summit - The CFO’s Role in Sustainability, Nairobi

Bobby Sumanth, group director of finance at Amsons, has spent 26 years building his career across East Africa, where his role has grown beyond finance to leadership. He believes the strongest finance leaders are those who prepare others to lead.

A formative conversation with his father set Jambojet cfo Ira Kaviti on a path that changed how he thinks about purpose and leadership. He now applies the lessons he learned about trust during a stint in Bermuda to his work at the airline, where he is focused on keeping costs tight and making clear, practical decisions.

At the CFO East Africa Leadership Summit in Dar es Salaam, finance leaders opened up about the moments that tested them and what they learned outside of the classroom.

Vodacom Tanzania finance director Hilda Bujiku made history as the telco’s first native Tanzanian and woman to hold the position. But behind the public triumphs is a hard-won battle with self-doubt. With renewed confidence and a track record of transformation, she is ready for what comes next.

Cold Solutions CFO and 2025 Finance and ESG Award winner Jackline Engefu Aluda explains why the modern CFO must transcend the traditional.

For over 25 years, Fredrick Nshekanabo has shaped CRDB Bank’s evolution. His strategic leadership and commitment to long-term value have made him a cornerstone of the bank’s success.