Sylvia Jagwe Owachi
Sylvia Jagwe Owachi | |
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| Born | Uganda |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, banking professional, corporate leader |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Known for | Acting chief executive officer of Cairo Bank Uganda (since January 2021) |
Sylvia Jagwe Owachi is a Ugandan entrepreneur, banking professional, and corporate leader currently holding the position of acting chief executive officer at Cairo Bank Uganda since 1 January 2021. Prior to this role, she served as the bank's executive director from July through December 2021.
Early life and education
A native of Uganda, Owachi completed her secondary education at Gayaza High School. She earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on finance from Makerere University. Subsequently, she pursued and obtained a Master of Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Career
Owachi launched her professional journey in June 1996 at Standard Chartered Uganda (SCBU), where she progressed through various positions such as credit analyst, relationship manager, and corporate service manager. By 2010, she had advanced to senior risk manager and subsequently led the commodity traders and agribusiness division. In 2016, she transitioned to Guaranty Trust Bank Uganda, assuming the role of head of corporate banking for more than four years. In June 2020, she was appointed executive director at Cairo Bank Uganda and elevated to acting CEO/managing director in January 2022.
Family
Owachi is married and has three sons.
Other considerations
In her capacity as acting CEO at Cairo Bank Uganda, Owachi took over from Ahmad Maher Nada, who had been at the helm for over three years.