Photo Gallery: 27 November 2025, CFO East Africa Awards, Emara Ole-Sereni, Nairobi

Alfred Ramosedi, FCMA, CGMA, president at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and co-chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, who is based predominantly in Africa, and Tariro Mutizwa, FCMA, CGMA, vice president – Africa at CIMA, agree that AI will change what finance professionals do, but not who leads. They speak to CFO East Africa about the shifts changing the profession across the continent.

The long-serving CFO, who has steered the bank through two CEO transitions, has now been confirmed in the top role with immediate effect.

In today’s business environment, leadership is increasingly measured by influence, adaptability, accountability, and the ability to shape culture in uncertain times. For senior leaders navigating economic transformation, technological disruption, and evolving stakeholder expectations, leadership has become a strategic asset rather than a functional role.

Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania CFO George Binde explains why finance leaders must choose action over excessive planning to successfully navigate a changing landscape.

Alkarim has been nominated for the 2026 CFO East Africa Awards, recognising over two decades of financial leadership and corporate strategy experience in the banking sector.

Marathon runner and PwC partner Brian Ngunjiri brings the discipline of long-distance racing to leadership in Rwanda.