GardaWorld

Before an audience of more than 100 CFOs, CFO East Africa’s trusted partners had just four minutes to make their pitches before the buzzer sounded at the community’s first-ever Pitch Parade.

The second annual CFO East Africa Summit, held in Kigali on 17 April, brought together the region’s finance leaders for an evening defined not by forecasts and models, but by reflection, introspection and renewed intent. Against the backdrop of a fast-evolving economic landscape, the gathering created space for CFOs to pause, recalibrate and engage with the deeper questions shaping their leadership journeys.

Among the partners are AAR Insurance, ALN, Cold Solutions Kenya, EABL, Equity Bank, GardaWorld, ICEA Lion, Kenya Power, Safaricom and SBSL.

Rishi Ahluwalia is the country director for GardaWorld Security’s Kenya operations, overseeing more than 8,000 professionals delivering integrated security services. In this interview with CFO East Africa, he reflects on guiding the rebrand of KK Security to GardaWorld Security Africa and steering the company through complex regional challenges.

A year after the launch of its Dar es Salaam chapter, CFO East Africa returned to the financial hub of Tanzania with a renewed focus on leadership and resilience. The CFO Summit: Reflections and Aspirations saw finance leaders convene at the Dar es Salaam Serena hotel to share perspectives on the evolving role of CFOs.

Francis Musyoka is currently serving as the finance director for Africa at GardaWorld Africa. His role involves leading cross-functional teams and implementing strategic financial planning initiatives, reinforcing his expertise in managing complex financial landscapes.