Centenary Bank has announced the appointment of Godfrey Byekwaso as its new Managing Director, succeeding Fabian Kasi, who has led the institution for the past 16 years.
The appointment, which takes effect in July 2026, was announced by Bwoch Gustavio on behalf of the Board of Directors of the bank.
According to the statement, the shareholders have approved Byekwaso’s appointment following his distinguished service within the Centenary Group and his proven leadership record in the banking and finance sector.
The baord applauded Kasi for the stellar performance over the years, controbuting to the bank’s growth.
“The entire Board extends thanks to the incumbent Managing Director, Mr. Fabian Kasi, for the years of service to our institution to bring it to the status it holds in the banking industry and private sector business at large.”
Biography
Byekwaso joined Centenary Bank in 2012 as General Manager in charge of finance.
In 2023, he was appointed Deputy Managing Director at Centenary Bank Limited in Malawi before later being elevated to Managing Director.
Before joining the Centenary Group, Byekwaso served in several senior executive positions within the financial services industry, including Regional Finance Manager at FINCA International for Africa Region between 2009 and 2012.
He also previously served as Finance and Administration Manager at FINCA Uganda between 2004 and 2007,.
Byekwaso has also served on several boards and professional bodies across the region.
He previously served as a Board Member and Chairperson of the Operations Committee at the Bankers Association of Malawi and was also a member of the Finance Council of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe in Malawi.
He is also recognized as a member of the Global Preparers Forum, a committee affiliated with the International Financial Accounting Standards Board, reflecting his strong expertise in accounting, governance and financial reporting standards.
Byekwaso brings more than 26 years of progressive experience in banking, finance, operations, advisory and consultancy, much of it at executive leadership level, including 11 years with Centenary Rural Development Bank in Uganda.
He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, both from Makerere University.
Byekwaso is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda.
He has also undertaken several executive leadership and management development programmes at Strathmore University Business School, including the Advanced Management Programme and the CEO Apprenticeship Programme organized in partnership with CEO Summit Uganda.
