Peace Masozera Uwase is a seasoned finance professional committed to the nexus
between business and government to foster inclusive economic growth and
development. With over two decades' experience, she brings a wealth of expertise in
public policy, regulation, leadership, strategy, finance, risk management, compliance,
and personnel management.
Ms. Uwase has worked as a financial sector regulator and supervisor at the National
Bank of Rwanda, as Chief Financial Officer at Ecobank in Rwanda and Guinea Bissau,
as an external auditor at PwC Uganda, and as a business advisory consultant. Her
boardroom experience spans both the public and private sectors, having served on the
boards of Access to Finance Rwanda, Old Mutual Rwanda, the Rwanda Revenue
Authority (RRA), the Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning, BDF, and the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR). Her diverse expertise aligns to
maximize shareholder value while simultaneously preserving other stakeholders’
interests over the long term.
Ms. Uwase is a chartered accountant, a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA). She holds a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard
University John F. Kennedy School of Government, where she is also a fellow of the
Edward S. Mason Program in Public Policy and Management. Additionally, she has a
Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma Christian University and a Bachelor of
Commerce from Makerere University.