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

As part of its corporate membership, ATC, which powers mobile connectivity across Africa, brings its senior finance team into the community.

Cross-border payments are not simply about moving money from one country to another for Mark Mwaniki. After more than a decade in sales, and experience across lending and payments, he sees better financial infrastructure as a way to help businesses move faster and enter new markets.

Ira Kaviti, CFO at Jambojet, is among the nominees for the 2026 CFO East Africa Awards, with over 20 years of leadership across aviation, insurance, asset management and financial services.

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.