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Stephen Tio Kauma, a distinguished organizational transformation leader and human capital strategist, currently serves as Group Managing Director and Global Head of Human Resources at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). With over two decades of experience spanning financial advisory, human resources, and organizational development, Stephen has played a pivotal role in shaping Afreximbank’s talent agenda and supporting its inspiring mission to transform Africa through trade.

Stephen’s academic foundation is robust, with a BA in Political Science and Public Administration, an MBA from Makerere University, Uganda, and a Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Uganda Management Institute. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and has furthered his executive education at INSEAD, demonstrating his deep understanding of human resources and organizational development.

Since joining Afreximbank in 2008, Stephen has advanced from Senior Manager to Director and now Group Managing Director, overseeing the Bank’s global HR strategy and organizational culture. He is recognized for leveraging Africa’s rich resources to drive real-time growth and development, and for championing initiatives that empower employees and foster inclusive, high-performance environments.
Stephen’s influence at Afreximbank extends beyond HR management. He is deeply committed to the organization’s broader impact, supporting creative industry programs like the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) and the Afreximbank Art Program. These initiatives aim to catalyze Africa’s socio-economic transformation through culture and innovation, a mission Stephen is deeply passionate about.

His leadership is marked by a passion for capacity building, mentorship, and a profound belief that Africa’s greatest asset is its people, making every individual feel valued and integral to the continent's progress.