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I am a results-driven executive with 15+ years of experience in strategic growth, operational excellence, and business development. I thrive on transforming vision into measurable outcomes, building high-value partnerships, and guiding organizations through change. I excel at digital transformation, market expansion, and governance, delivering sustainable revenue growth and strong stakeholder confidence. In leadership roles, I empower teams, drive cross-functional collaboration, and translate strategy into tangible financial and operational results. I am passionate about leveraging partnerships across government and the private sector to unlock opportunities for large-scale impact. My approach blends practical problem-solving with strategic foresight, ensuring programs are efficiently executed, compliant, and aligned with long-term goals.…I am a results-driven executive with 15+ years of experience in strategic growth, operational excellence, and business development. I thrive on transforming vision into measurable outcomes, building high-value partnerships, and guiding organizations through change. I excel at digital transformation, market expansion, and governance, delivering sustainable revenue growth and strong stakeholder confidence. In leadership roles, I empower teams, drive cross-functional collaboration, and translate strategy into tangible financial and operational results. I am passionate about leveraging partnerships across government and the private sector to unlock opportunities for large-scale impact. My approach blends practical problem-solving with strategic foresight, ensuring programs are efficiently executed, compliant, and aligned with long-term goals.

Stephen Sebugwawo

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I am a results-driven executive with 15+ years of experience in strategic growth, operational excellence, and business development. I thrive on transforming vision into measurable outcomes, building high-value partnerships, and guiding organizations through change. I excel at digital transformation, market expansion, and governance, delivering sustainable revenue growth and strong stakeholder confidence. In leadership roles, I empower teams, drive cross-functional collaboration, and translate strategy into tangible financial and operational results. I am passionate about leveraging partnerships across government and the private sector to unlock opportunities for large-scale impact. My approach blends practical problem-solving with strategic foresight, ensuring programs are efficiently executed, compliant, and aligned with long-term goals.…I am a results-driven executive with 15+ years of experience in strategic growth, operational excellence, and business development. I thrive on transforming vision into measurable outcomes, building high-value partnerships, and guiding organizations through change. I excel at digital transformation, market expansion, and governance, delivering sustainable revenue growth and strong stakeholder confidence. In leadership roles, I empower teams, drive cross-functional collaboration, and translate strategy into tangible financial and operational results. I am passionate about leveraging partnerships across government and the private sector to unlock opportunities for large-scale impact. My approach blends practical problem-solving with strategic foresight, ensuring programs are efficiently executed, compliant, and aligned with long-term goals.

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I am a results-driven executive with 15+ years of experience in strategic growth, operational excellence, and business development. I thrive on transforming vision into measurable outcomes, building high-value partnerships, and guiding organizations through change. I excel at digital transformation, market expansion, and governance, delivering sustainable revenue growth and strong stakeholder confidence. In leadership roles, I empower teams, drive cross-functional collaboration, and translate strategy into tangible financial and operational results.

I am passionate about leveraging partnerships across government and the private sector to unlock opportunities for large-scale impact. My approach blends practical problem-solving with strategic foresight, ensuring programs are efficiently executed, compliant, and aligned with long-term goals.

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Country Project Lead Consultant at Farm Radio International

June 1, 2024 - Present

Converted 10M smallholder farmers to commercial operations through nationwide impact assessment and transition strategy. Secured $2.7M annual funding, increasing proposal success rate by 47% after cultivating 250 strategic leads created through stakeholder mapping. Expanded East African market reach and agro-processor accessibility via in-depth market analysis. Forged partnerships with government ministries, building capacity for 5M farmers in rural finance and post-harvest handling, reducing waste and increasing profitability. Optimized operational efficiency through strategic resource allocation, staff upskilling, and mentorship.

Chief Executive Officer at Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS)

April 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025

Drove financial turnaround, achieving a 29% surplus on the balance sheet in the 2024 audited financials. Implemented stringent cost controls and aggressive resource optimization, resulting in an industry-leading 65:35 revenue:cost ratio. Developed and executed a comprehensive business strategy expanding revenue collection to Upcountry regions and online platforms, generating a 37% increase in overall revenue. Secured UGX 300 million in annual funding by onboarding Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through expert high-stakes strategic stakeholder engagements. Led pivotal digital transformation initiatives, automating assessment, certificate issuance, and payment functions, reducing administrative costs by 35% and improving operational speed. Championing policy advocacy for Copyright Law reforms, significantly enhancing intellectual property protection and commercial viability. Directed complex organizational change management efforts, fostering robust collaboration between governm

Deputy CEO / CBO at Kampala City Traders’ Association (KACITA)

December 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025

Led massive resource mobilization efforts, raising UGX 12 billion in membership fees from a base of 3.7 million members. Executed country-wide marketing and brand enhancement activations, directly contributing to the addition of 579,000 new members. Cultivated strategic partnerships through extensive stakeholder engagements, which increased monthly trade volumes by UGX 3.2 billion, particularly among new market entrants. Enhanced operational efficiency across departments, streamlining processes to support a rapidly expanding membership base and service delivery. Played a pivotal role in trade and tax policy review and impact assessment, ensuring alignment with National Development Goals, notably through media dialogues promoting import substitution. Managed the Traders SACCO, providing expert advice and granting loan approvals, while collaborating with multiple financiers to expand traders' credit lines.

Business Banker at ECobank

December 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025

Loan portfolio of UGX 3.7B with 11% NPA with 31% business in western Uganda. Revenue growth by 37% through new customer acquisition and 87% retention. Digital innovation through introduction of wallets with 27,000 opened in the one year. Designed and executed Community activations at Nakasero market, Safeboda attracting 23,500 participants.

Head of Business Development at Prime Concept Packaging

January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025

Oversaw comprehensive sales and business operations, fostering strong inter-departmental collaborations to consistently achieve and exceed aggressive sales targets. Spearheaded aggressive market expansion strategies into new territories, including Burundi, and introduced innovative solutions like Group Packaging, which successfully increased monthly sales volumes by 29%. Drove significant performance management improvements through effective team mentorship and motivational strategies. Managed complex logistics operations, ensuring efficient supply chain management and timely delivery of products. Implemented critical cost control measures through intelligent route optimization, directly contributing to a 27% reduction in monthly fuel costs and improving overall profitability.