LIVE AT THE BENCH

SEASON TWO:


Courageous Leadership and Influence
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Courageous leadership is about inspiring and empowering others to achieve greatness, even in the face of adversity. It requires leaders to be bold, resilient, and influential. This series will explore the essential elements of courageous leadership and influence, including building trust, fostering a culture of courage, and developing persuasive communication skills.
Live at the Bench 17:00hrs on 12th April 2025











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Fred 
Panelist
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With over 20 years of hands-on experience in diverse industries and regions, I am a seasoned and result-driven HR executive who champions transformation and delivers world-class people services. 

I have been operating at C-level for over a decade in large multinationals such as Placer Dome, Zanzibar Telecom (Zantel), Vodacom, Coca-Cola, Citi Bank, Diageo, and my current role in Umeme, Uganda's main electricity distribution company.





David
Panelist
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I am a robust and effective Senior Executive with experience in developing and implementing microfinance programs for the benefit of all stakeholders. 

My strength lies in Strategy and operations management, developing a productive workforce that delivers value for Institutional sustainability; resource mobilization; and building and improving processes for efficiency






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Doreen
Guest Speaker
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A Chartered director, Certified trustee, Qualified accountant, Senior banker with Non-Executive Director, Chair of Board, Chair Audit Committee experience and acknowledged as an effective leader with strategic vision at senior corporate level. Recognized for expertise of financial management, internal audit, external audit, board governance, risk management, training, and general business administration and over 22 years’ experience working across utilities, commercial and microfinance banking, professional associations, tertiary, insurance, private and public sector institutions.

A respected speaker on strategy, financial management, internal auditing, corporate governance, risk management, quality assurance and a trainer certified by the Institute of Internal Auditors-Florida, USA. I am the ICPAU Award winner for the 2024 CPA of the Year.


Susan
HOST
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As the Human Resources team leader at Kakira Sugar Limited, my mission is to enhance organizational effectiveness by implementing strategic workforce planning, and performance management, and fostering a culture of integrity.

With a proven track record in HR brand development, I am steadfast in my focus on embedding the company's values and advancing diversity, equality, and inclusion.

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