Leadership

John, a seasoned Transaction Advisor, currently a Director at Deloitte with over 13 years of professional experience, excels across diverse industries. As a CFA Charterholder and Chartered Accountant (SAICA), he is a critical thinker passionate about problem-solving and mentorship.



In his spare time, John is an avid runner, reader, and enjoys captivating movies, competitive sports, and good company with a nicely aged whiskey.  He is the Board Member and Chair Member Services Committee.

Juliet, a CFA Society East Africa member since August 2020, boasts over 9 years of professional experience as an Economist in the financial sector. Currently a global markets Investment Analyst at the Bank of Uganda, she designs investment strategies ensuring growth while meeting capital preservation and liquidity objectives.

Previously a banking sector regulator, Juliet conducted full-scope examinations of commercial banks, focusing on corporate governance and risk management frameworks. Holding an MA in Policy Economics from Williams College, USA, and a CFA qualification, she has also served in financial advisory roles with the Uganda Revenue Authority. Beyond finance, Juliet is passionate about financial literature, hiking, and traveling. She is the Vice President and Chair Candidate Services Committee.

George Jato Otim, CFA is a corporate finance professional with 10 years of experience, having executed business strategic financial reviews and valuations, mergers and acquisitions, and privateequity and debt transactions in microfinance, telecommunication, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and agribusiness and consumer retail sectors.

He heads the corporate finance function at BDO East Africa and is a Management Accounting Lecturer at MAT Abacus under the ACCA curriculum.

Gilbert Twinamasiko, FCCA, joined CFA Society East Africa This year (2021). Gilbert has supported the society’s activities in Rwanda and has volunteered in various areas including the CFA Institute Research University Research Challenge.

He is currently Chief Financial Officer at HQ Power Rwanda and Board Chairman Mvend Limited. Gilbert is the Board Secretary and Chair PR and Branding Committee. 

Fassil Gebretsadik is a seasoned finance and investment professional with over 20 years of experience across East Africa and the United States. He has built a career advising on capital markets development, transaction structuring, private equity, venture capital, and financial institution strategy.

With a track record spanning capital markets infrastructure projects, cross-border transactions, and blended finance solutions, Fassil is known for pragmatic leadership in emerging market environments and a focus on building sustainable investment ecosystems.

Fassil is a past member of both the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and passed the Uniform CPA exams in California. He studied accounting, finance, and economics at the Addis Ababa University.

Annamaria Mwamyalla is a seasoned investment professional with over a decade of expertise in asset management, investment advisory, and wealth management. She currently serves as Senior Investment Officer at the Workers Compensation Fund in Tanzania, focusing on portfolio management and performance evaluation. Her career spans roles at social security firms and fund management institutions, where she has overseen diverse portfolios, presented insights to high-level committees, and led stakeholder capacity-building workshops.

At the Unit Trust of Tanzania, Annamaria managed high-net-worth client portfolios, launched innovative services, and developed portfolio evaluation tools.   An advocate for financial literacy, she simplifies complex financial concepts to empower institutional and individual clients.

Annamaria holds an MSc in Development Economics and Emerging Markets from the University of York, a BSc in Economics with Project Planning and Management from Mzumbe University, and is a CFA Charterholder and MCSI member. She is a results-driven leader with a passion for financial empowerment and strategic decision-making. 

Escar, currently serving as an Investment Manager at GenAfrica Asset Managers Uganda Limited, is a seasoned professional in the banking and asset management industry in Uganda. Her expertise spans macro-economic analysis, equity and fixed income research, portfolio management, and client relationship management.

Over her career, Escar has undertaken various roles contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape. In her current role, she executes investment strategies for GenAfrica Asset Managers Uganda Limited's clientele.

As a dedicated member of the CFA Society of East Africa, she has volunteered in the Research Challenge as a grader and remains committed to contributing in various capacities as the society pursues its mandate. Escar is the Board Member and Chair Advocacy Committee.

David is an experienced strategy and finance professional with 11 years industry experience leading and working with strategy and finance teams. He has proven experience in fundraising, financial modelling, structuring, carbon markets, development of processes and policies, and financial planning and analysis.

He has worked in the audit, corporate finance, technology, and real estate industries. David has also been a CFA lecturer at Strathmore University.  David is the Board Member and Co-Chair PR and Branding Committee.

Happy is a seasoned finance professional with more than 10 years of experience in financial due diligence, investment analysis, and portfolio management. She currently serves as a Senior Manager at EY Parthenon, where she specializes in due diligence execution, valuations, and delivering strategic insights to support executive decision-making.

A CFA charterholder and MBA graduate from the United States International University–Africa, she has also completed a range of leadership, investment analysis, and financial modelling trainings.

Her career has taken her across multiple markets—including Kenya, South Africa, and Tanzania—giving her strong cross-border financial expertise. She is currently volunteering as a mentor in the CFA Institute Research Challenge. Outside of work, Happy enjoys reading, experimenting with new recipes, and relaxing with a good glass of wine.