Wilbrod Humphreys Owor
Wilbrod Humphreys Owor | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth year and age Tororo District, Uganda |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, banking executive, management advisor |
| Years active | –present |
| Known for | Executive secretary of Uganda Bankers Association |
Wilbrod Humphreys Owor, also known as Wilbrod Humphrey Owor, is a prominent Ugandan entrepreneur, banking executive, and management advisor. Since 8 September 2016, he has held the position of executive secretary at the Uganda Bankers Association, the main organization representing Uganda's 25 commercial banks along with one development bank. He took over from Emmanuel Kikoni, who served as the association's leader from 2000 until 2016.
Background and education
Owor was born circa 1966 in Tororo District, located in Eastern Uganda. He completed his secondary education at St. Peter's College Tororo before obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce degree specializing in finance from Makerere University. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration in strategic management through a joint program by the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute and the Maastricht School of Management.
Career
Throughout his professional journey, Owor has occupied several senior roles such as:
- Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at United Bank for Africa (Uganda)
- Retail Banking Head at DFCU Bank
- Channels Head at Barclays Bank of Uganda
- Financial Controller at Sara Lee (East Africa)
- Budget Head at Colgate Palmolive (East Africa)
In his capacity with the Uganda Bankers Association, he has spearheaded consultations among stakeholders aimed at tackling the issue of elevated credit costs in Uganda. Working alongside the association’s executive leadership, he advocates for industry interests to government officials and proposes policy enhancements that reflect evolving market dynamics.
Other responsibilities
Owor is also the national chairman of the St. Peter's College Old Boys Association.