Absa Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Henry Tumusiime as its new Human Capital Director, effective 16 April 2025.
Henry brings with him over 18 years of experience in organizational leadership and development, human resource management, and cultural transformation. He joins Absa Bank Uganda from Abacus Pharma (Africa) Limited, a Carlyle Group Portfolio Company, where he served as Group Chief Resource Officer.
Throughout his career, Henry has developed and implemented transformative strategies that foster behavioral and cultural change across diverse organizations—expertise he now brings to Absa Bank Uganda.
His previous leadership roles include: Head of Human Resources, Bidco Uganda Limited; Director of Human Capital and Shared Services, Movit Products Limited; Manager – People and Change, PricewaterhouseCoopers Uganda and Head of Human Resources, Unilever Uganda.
He also served as Organisation Development Specialist, Uganda Revenue Authority and Consultant at Reev Consult International.
Announcing the appointment, David Wandera, Interim Managing Director at Absa Bank Uganda, said: “Please join us in welcoming Henry to this key role. I have no doubt that his broad experience will enhance our team and drive Absa Bank Uganda’s strategic goals forward. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Lillian Akot for her leadership during this transitional period.”
Henry holds a Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration from Makerere University, and a Master of Science in Organisational and Social Psychology from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK. He is a member of both the Chartered Institute for Personnel Development (UK) and the Human Resource Manager’s Association of Uganda.
