Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) are integral to CFG-Holdings’ governance framework. They bring independent perspectives, diverse expertise, and unbiased oversight to guide the organization’s strategy, ensuring accountability, transparency, and long-term success.
As a Non-Executive Director (Board Member) of CFG-Holdings Plc, Professor Kelly Mua Kingsly provides strategic oversight on regulatory governance, financial policy, and institutional compliance across CFG’s operations. His deep involvement in Africa’s fiscal architecture makes him instrumental in shaping CFG’s approach to public-private sector engagement, macroeconomic planning, and sustainable investment.
Prof. Kingsly advises CFG-Holdings on regional policy alignment, with a focus on the Central African markets, where he holds advisory responsibilities with institutions like COSUMAF and the BEAC. His expertise helps ensure that CFG's regional expansion strategies are aligned with prevailing financial regulations, public finance policies, and compliance requirements.
He supports CFG in positioning itself as a policy-aware financial group capable of responding to the diverse needs of sovereign and institutional clients. His dual exposure in state finance operations and financial technology innovation gives CFG-Holdings a rare advantage in bridging traditional governance with modern fintech solutions.
Director of Finance Operations – State of Cameroon (2016–Present)
Leads national-level financial operations, overseeing budgeting, financial monitoring, and strategic expenditure for the government of Cameroon.
Board Director – African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI)
Guides risk management and investment policy across Africa’s trade and development insurance space, enhancing CFG’s ability to navigate cross-border financial risk.
Censor – Central Bank of Central African States (BEAC)
Provides financial regulatory oversight, ensuring CFG’s regional financial practices adhere to BEAC regulations.
Vice Chair – Procurement & Logistics Committee, UNDP Africa Bureau
Leads public procurement strategy, regional policy planning, and institutional reforms in the development sector.
Consultant – African Development Bank (AfDB)
Worked on regional financial policy development, institutional investment strategies, and national budgetary frameworks.
Deputy Resident Representative – United Nations
Led mission-level financial strategy, development program implementation, and donor coordination.
Chairman & Founder – Prima Finance and Investment
Established a digital micro-merchant bank and lending platform focused on inclusive financial access.
Founding Board Member – Quantum Blockchain Technology and Definer
Pioneered regional fintech innovation in digital assets, distributed ledger technology, and decentralized finance.
Associate Professor – Financial Forensics and Audit, Copperstone University (Zambia)
Teaches applied audit, corporate governance, and forensic finance.
Visiting Professor – Harvard, Leipzig, Charisma University
Delivers lectures in financial markets, public policy, and ethical governance.
Publications
Authored over 20 books and 99+ peer-reviewed papers on financial reform, digital finance, public policy, and governance across Africa.
PhD in Public Policy & Business Management – Charisma University
Master of Public Administration (MPA) – Harvard University (Public Finance)
Bachelor of Law (LLB) – University of Dschang
Financial Markets Regulation
Institutional Policy & Governance
Digital Finance & Blockchain Innovation
Strategic Procurement & Risk Management
Academic Research & Higher Education Leadership
With a distinguished career in executive banking, including a tenure as Managing Director of KCB and BPR banks in Rwanda, Maurice brings unparalleled expertise to CFG Holdings. His extensive knowledge of the East African financial sector and proven leadership abilities makes him a valuable asset to our team.
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Non-Executive Director
Pr. KELLY MUA Kingsly
Prof. Kelly Mua Kingsly is a Cameroonian financial strategist, policy expert, and academic with over two decades of cross-continental leadership experience in public finance, banking, policy advisory, and education. He currently serves as Director of Finance Operations of the State in the Cameroon Ministry of Finance, with strategic roles across regional and international financial institutions.
🎓 University of Dschang | Harvard University | Charisma University
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