Nathalie Mpaka, Chief Finance Officer, BK Group Plc

Ms. Nathalie Mpaka is the Chief Finance Officer of BK Group Plc (BK) since 2014. She is dynamic and passionate about Financial excellence and value creation, which earned her the 2019 nominations as Finalist for the Chief Financial Officer of the Year and Business Women of the Year. She joined the Bank’s Management Team in 2011 as the Financial Reporting and Investor Relations Manager. She has vast experience in financial planning, analysis and reporting as well as systems implementation. Nathalie is qualified Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and holds a Master of Science degree in international Banking and Finance. Nathalie was previously a Governing Council member of ICPAR.

Nathalie is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Finance strategy that supports the profitability, growth, and sustainability of BK Group PLC. Further, the position coordinates the Group’s strategy development and implementation to ensure the achievement of its vision and mission. One of the key areas for the position is also to coordinate Investors relationship management as a listed entity, to ensure timely funding is achieved for the business’s growth objectives. During the recent HR restructuring, Nathalie was also tasked to setup and lead the Bank’s Business Intelligence Department, a team passionate about using data and insights to help drive informed decisions for the Customer and the Group.

Before returning to Rwanda in 2011, Nathalie studied and worked in the UK for over 10 years and held various financial positions. She is very confident of her determination to succeed, hence her strength interacting with different cultures. She is a strong supporter of positive energy to create extraordinary results through authenticity. Her leadership style focuses on taking courage, motivate, inspire and being able to influence change through efficiently working in teams, communicating openly and being persistent in seeking growth.