Ms Goretti Masadde the Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Institution of Banking and Financial Services has been recognized among the 100 Most Influential Women in Africa in ahigh level event held at M. Hotel Kigali, Rwanda.
Top 100 Women Leaders in Africa recognition is awarded to Women Leaders who have made significant contributions to their industries and communities.. This recognition emphasizes the challenges and opportunities facing women in Africa, and seeks to promote gender equality and empowerment in the region.
“This remarkable achievement is a testament to her visionary leadership, dedication, and impact in shaping the banking and financial services sector,”The Africa Women Leaders Summit and Awards Organizers said in statement.
The Africa Women Leaders Summit & Awards 2025 is an empowering platform dedicated to recognizing and advancing women’s leadership across all sectors.
This summit transcends traditional narrative of women’s empowerment, fostering a deeper conversation on the evolving roles of women as decision-makers, innovators, and leaders in today’s world.
Despite historical contributions to society and leadership, women continue to be underrepresented in key positions across industries.
Globally, only 6% of women hold leadership roles, a figure that worsened during the pandemic. This summit seeks to address that gap, not just by celebrating past achievements, but by actively shaping the future of women’s leadership.
Building on the success of the Women Leaders Summits in the Africa, the Africa Women Leaders Summit & Awards gathered together distinguished women from diverse fields—business, politics, technology, healthcare, and more—to share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs.
These leaders provided invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of women’s leadership and the bold steps necessary to continue breaking barriers.
A movement that celebrates the new-age leadership paradigm—one that is collaborative, inclusive, and disruptive.
By creating a thriving ecosystem where women can share, learn, and grow together, the summit ignited the next generation of women leaders who will drive change, challenge conventions, and reshape the future
In Uganda Masadde has been at the helm of Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), over seeing its rebrand
The Institute is a Body Corporate registered under the Companies Act (Cap 110) of the Laws of the Republic of Uganda as a Company Limited by guarantee.