Stephen Sebugwawo

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

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.

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.