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Susan Situma

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Director of Programmes at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)

Nairobi County, Kenya

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About

Susan Situma is Director of Programs at the AECF, where she oversees programs across more than 13 African countries. Her work focuses on SME development, private sector and development finance, gender-inclusive economic growth, and climate and agribusiness investments, with over 28 years of experience in the field. She has developed partnerships with governments, development finance institutions, foundations, corporates, and development agencies.

Experience

  1. AECFProgram Directorcurrent2024 — present
  2. Absa Bank KenyaVice President, Head of SME Banking, Business Banking2020 — 2024Kenya
  3. BarclaysHead SME Banking2016 — 2020Kenya
  4. KCB KenyaHead of SME & Agribusiness2014 — 2016Kencom House
  5. NIC Bank LimitedRelationship Manager Corporate Banking2012 — 2014
  6. NIC Bank KenyaSenior Business Development Manager2008 — 2012
  7. Fina Bank LtdTeam Leader, SME Banking2006 — 2008

Skills & more

Policies & Procedures DevelopmentNonprofit BoardsEstablishing Strategic PartnershipsLoan PricingTeam BuildingRevenue & Profit GrowthService QualityClientelingGender MainstreamingNew Business OpportunitiesSecurity AuditsCoaching
+12 moreStakeholder EngagementProgram ImprovementCustomer Value PropositionCompetitive AnalysisMarket PlanningStrategic PartnershipsWomen's EmpowermentSME sectorPersonal BrandingCreativity and InnovationEnglishDecision-Making
  • Oxford Executive Strategy Programme — Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership — Raiser Resource Group
  • Leading Sustainable Business transformation — IMD
  • Certification in Board Competence — Federation of Kenya Employers
  • Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant on Option B: Building Resilience — LinkedIn

From Susan's professional profile.

Colleagues at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)

Ada Osakwe
Board Member at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
Adidjatou Hassan
Board Member at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
Colin Campbell
Partner at Zouk Capital
Daphine Kemunto-Korir
Head of Legal and Company Secretary at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
David Governey
Board Member at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
Dr. Ernest Poku
Board Member at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
Enock Chikava
Board Member at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
Frank N. J. Braeken
Board Chair at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)

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Who is Susan Situma?
Susan Situma is Director of Programs at the AECF, where she oversees programs across more than 13 African countries. Her work focuses on SME development, private sector and development finance, gender-inclusive economic growth, and climate and agribusiness investments, with over 28 years of experience in the field. She has developed partnerships with governments, development finance institutions, foundations, corporates, and development agencies.
Where does Susan Situma work?
Susan Situma is Director of Programmes at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF).
Where did Susan Situma go to school?
Susan Situma studied at United States International University - Africa (Bachelor's degree, Psychology); United States International University - Africa (Bachelor of Arts).

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