Pride Bank Limited has appointed Ms. Beatrice Lugalambi as Executive Director, bringing on board one of Uganda’s seasoned banking professionals as the institution accelerates its growth and strengthens its position in the country’s financial services sector.

With over 30 years of experience spanning business development, corporate banking, marketing, customer experience and institutional leadership, Ms. Lugalambi brings a wealth of expertise at a defining moment in Pride Bank’s transformation.

Her appointment comes as the Bank consolidates the gains of its transition to a Tier II credit institution, a milestone that has expanded its capacity to mobilize deposits, offer a broader range of financial solutions and serve the evolving needs of individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses across Uganda.

Prior to joining Pride Bank, Ms. Lugalambi held several senior leadership positions at Centenary Bank, including General Manager, Corporate Communications and Marketing, and General Manager, Business Development and Marketing. Her career also includes leadership roles at Barclays Bank Uganda and Bank of Africa, giving her extensive experience across Uganda’s competitive banking landscape.

Welcoming her appointment, Pride Bank’s Managing Director, Veronicah Namagembe says, “Beatrice joins us at a particularly exciting time when we have built a strong foundation in financial inclusion, earned the trust of communities across Uganda and taken important steps towards becoming a more competitive and diversified financial institution.”

“Our next chapter calls for experienced leadership that can translate this foundation into greater value for our customers and sustainable growth for the Bank. Beatrice brings a deep understanding of the market, a strong commercial perspective and a proven ability to build relationships that drive business. We are delighted to welcome her to the leadership team and look forward to the contribution she will make as we pursue our ambitions,” she adds.

The appointment exhibits Pride Bank’s continued investment in leadership capacity as it builds on its longstanding commitment to financial inclusion while responding to the changing expectations of Uganda’s banking customers.

Ms. Lugalambi holds a Master of Business Administration from the Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI), a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from Uganda Management Institute and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Makerere University.

Beyond banking, she is actively involved in community service and mentorship, including leadership within Rotary, reflecting a commitment to social impact that resonates with Pride Bank’s purpose of empowering people and communities to achieve sustainable economic progress.

Her appointment signals a further step in Pride Bank’s evolution from an institution traditionally associated with microfinance to a growing financial services provider with broader ambitions, while remaining firmly rooted in its mission of making financial services accessible to Ugandans.