Tanzania

CFO and executive coach Jay Atara outlines the vital transition from a numbers-focused finance director to an influential strategic partner. Drawing on deep industry experience and the rise of AI, he delivers a roadmap for finance leaders ready to step off their technical island and lead with commercial foresight.

Frederick Nshekanabo, CFO at CRDB Bank, is among the nominees for the 2026 CFO East Africa Awards, having spent nearly three decades at one of Tanzania's largest banks.

Transitioning from the predictive world of insurance to the heavy machinery of mining is a massive operational shift. Gabriel Msabi, chief accountant at Mantra Tanzania (Uranium One), explains how his core finance skills easily translated to support major infrastructure projects.

Ezekiel Lovililo, CFO at NICOL, is among the nominees for the 2026 CFO East Africa Awards, with over a decade of financial leadership across insurance and the public sector in Tanzania.

Every finance leader eventually comes face to face with the need for automation. The harder question is which change actually earns a permanent place once the systems are in and the old habits are gone. CRDB Bank CFO Fredrick Nshekanabo, Heritage Insurance GM finance and administration Luke Magambo, and Vodacom Tanzania finance director Hilda Bujiku share the one process they automated that changed their work for good.

Doreen Mangesho, director of finance and administration at PASS Trust, is among the nominees for the 2026 CFO East Africa Awards, with nearly two decades of financial leadership across Tanzania's non-profit and banking sectors.

Bernard, who joins the second cohort of nominees competing in the annual ‘Oscars of Finance’, has led the bank's financial performance agenda since his appointment as CFO in 2024. 

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

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.

Dr Neema Kiure, assurance partner at EY and former Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania finance director , knows a CFO’s true influence is often revealed during moments of stress. As a judge for the 2026 CFO Awards, she is on the lookout for finance leaders who do bring clarity and disciplined recommendations to the board when tradeoffs get hard.

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.

As the 2026 CFO Awards cycle gets underway, the judges tasked with evaluating East Africa's finest finance leaders reveal what they believe will define the next generation of outstanding CFOs. WPP Scangroup COO Miriam Kaggwa, Fintech Forensics founder Shereena Wilson, RSM Tanzania founding partner Lina Ratansi, and Africa Centre for Applied Digital Health co-founder Fiona Nuwamanya share their thoughts.

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.

Speaking at CFO South Africa's CFO Day, Juma Kimori laid out a rigorous case for why the finance leader's job is to deploy cash with discipline and what happens when they get that wrong.

Jubilee Health Insurance Tanzania CFO Nickson Motta believes a CFO's most important skill is a forecasted mindset. It is a conviction that has helped him unlock growth consistently across insurance and renewable energy.

The company's senior finance leadership will connect with East Africa's most influential network of financial minds following its sign-up as a corporate member of CFO East Africa.

Still treating tax as just a compliance box to tick? 2026 CFO Awards judge and RSM Tanzania managing partner Lina Ratansi explains why the best finance leaders step out of their silos and use tax planning to build stakeholder trust.

Gabriel moves up from his role as head of finance and operations at the non-profit, which he has held since February 2025.

Stivin brings over 13 years of experience in financial services, audit, and strategic finance to his new role.

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.