close Lawrence AdjeiANALYSTKigali Lawrence is a graduate of Master’s in Economics and Business from the School of Management and Innovation at Sciences Po Paris, France, and holds a BSc (Hons) in Business Administration from Ashesi University, Ghana. Prior to joining Southbridge, he worked as an Investment Analyst at Investisseurs et Parternaires (I&P), Paris where he helped the investment team with …
Norbert Musana
close Norbert MusanaANALYSTKigali Norbert joined SouthBridge in November 2020 as an Analyst working on Sovereign Advisory, Multilateral Development Banks advisory and project financing. ExperienceBefore joining Southbridge, he worked for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning in the National Department of Planning and Research. At the Ministry, he oversaw the strategic plans of ICT and Private Sector Development & Youth …
Assoumpta Wibabara
close Assoumpta WibabaraADMINISTRATION OFFICERKigali Assoumpta has a comprehensive experience of 10 years in the Administration management working with local and international organizations. ExperiencePrior to joining Southbridge, she worked as Credits & Collection Manager at Airtel Rwanda Ltd, where she was in charge of reconcile transactions and balances to maintain accurate accounts and ensuring professional relationships between clients and the Company. …
Bob Nkubara
close Bob NkubaraANALYSTKigali Bob joined SouthBridge in November 2020 as an Intern. Prior to joining Southbridge, he worked as an Analyst with Brean Strategic Advisors in New York. ExperienceHe spent most of his time at Brean working on mortgage servicing rights and loan portfolio analysis for some of the biggest banks in America such as Bank of America, UBS and …
Olivia Gao
close Olivia GaoANALYSTKigali Olivia has experience in sustainable finance and venture capital in emerging markets. She previously worked with development finance institutions and multilateral agencies on renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. ExperienceOlivia joined SouthBridge Investments in November 2020. Prior to SouthBridge, Olivia worked as an Analyst at Future Hub, an early-stage investor with a focus on tech-enabled startups in Africa. …
John B. Birungi
close John B. BirungiPARTNERKigali John is a finance and investments professional with experience in the US banking industry and a track record of having managed successful companies in Africa. ExperienceJohn joined SouthBridge in October 2019 as CEO of SouthBridge Rwanda and the Director for East, Central and Southern Africa charged with the responsibility for originating and executing deals within the …
Caroline Ndirangu
close Caroline NdiranguGROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERKigali Caroline has more than 15 years of experience in the advisory and consulting sector including 10 years in the management and business administration. She specializes in different aspects of operational effectiveness, internal controls, risk management, accounting and finance. ExperienceCaroline joined Southbridge in November 2019 as the Senior Director, Finance and Administration. She has extensive …
Chiedza Mufunde
close Chiedza MufundeEXECUTIVE BUSINESS MANAGERKigali Based in Kigali, Chiedza manages priorities and special projects in the Chairman’s Office and provides business support in the areas of business development and operations, strategy and client relations at SouthBridge Rwanda. ExperienceChiedza brings skills, training and experience in strategy, research and policy in global development. Prior to joining Southbridge, she worked with various organizations …
Donald Kaberuka
close Donald KaberukaMANAGING PARTNER— Dr. Donald Kaberuka, serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors with a strong focus on developing infrastructure and policies to strengthen African institutions. ExperienceThe African Development Bank is Africa’s premier development finance institution. During his tenure as President Kaberuka significantly bolstered the franchise value of the Bank. Under his leadership the Bank tripled its …