KAMPALA, UGANDA — dfcu Bank has appointed Marsha Nyonyozi Walusimbi as its new Chief of People and Culture Transformation, a move signaling the bank’s continued focus on people-centered growth.
Walusimbi joins dfcu Bank with nearly 20 years of experience in leading human capital strategies across prominent organizations in Africa. Her extensive background includes a strong emphasis on culture transformation, talent development, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and purpose-driven leadership.
Before this appointment, Walusimbi held several strategic leadership roles at American Tower Corporation (ATC), where she served as HR Lead for ATC Nigeria, Head of Talent and DEI for ATC Africa, and Head of HR for ATC Uganda. Her professional journey also includes key positions at Monitor Publications and Airtel Uganda.
“Marsha brings with her a wealth of experience in building empowered, high-performing workplaces that are inclusive and forward-looking,” dfcu Bank said in a statement.
Charles Mudiwa, CEO of dfcu Bank, added, “She has a deep appreciation of both global people strategies and local organizational realities, which positions her perfectly to drive our transformation agenda.”
Throughout her career, Walusimbi has championed initiatives that elevate talent and nurture the next generation of leaders. Her efforts in designing mentorship and coaching programs have had a lasting impact on organizational culture and employee development across various sectors.
Walusimbi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Business Administration from Makerere University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Organizational Development from the Uganda Management Institute. She is also a Chartered Member of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) and an alumna of the INSEAD Developing Emerging Leaders Program.
