Mary Mulili, the Managing Director and CEO of UBA Kenya, shares her leadership journey and the key drivers of success in the banking industry. She emphasizes the importance of customer centricity, innovation, and strategic partnerships in driving growth and inclusion. Mary also discusses the challenges faced by women in finance, such as work-life integration and stereotypes, and suggests actionable steps organizations can take to reduce these challenges. She highlights the significance of investing in oneself, building professional networks, volunteering, and raising one's hand for opportunities.

Takeaways

- Customer centricity, innovation, and strategic partnerships are key drivers of success in the banking industry.

- Women in finance face challenges such as work-life integration and stereotypes, but organizations can take actionable steps to reduce these challenges.

- Investing in oneself, building professional networks, volunteering, and raising one's hand for opportunities are important for career growth in the financial sector.

Following a successful gathering in Kigali last year, the Angaza Forum heads to Nairobi, Kenya, from October 16th to 18th, 2024, bringing together the 2024 Angaza Award winners and women in the financial sector from across the Continent. The Angaza Forum 2024 will feature a lineup of compelling speakers, knowledge presentations, and training sessions, alongside ample networking opportunities.

This episode features:

Mary Mulili - Managing Director and CEO UBA Kenya

Ally Mwakaneno Gakweli - Host and Producer