The Regional Business Development Director for Southern African Countries leads CFG-Holdings’ efforts to expand its presence, forge strategic partnerships, and deliver tailored financial solutions across this dynamic region.
1. Identifying Market Opportunities
The director actively explores high-potential business opportunities, leveraging deep market insights to identify trends and areas of growth in Southern Africa's evolving financial landscape.
2. Building Strategic Partnerships
By fostering relationships with governments, SMEs, corporations, and financial institutions, the director establishes CFG-Holdings as a trusted partner for businesses across the region.
3. Enhancing Financial Inclusion
The director leads initiatives to address financial inclusion, providing tailored solutions to underserved sectors, including SMEs and rural communities.
4. Driving Regional Expansion
The director oversees CFG-Holdings’ market entry strategies, ensuring seamless integration into new markets and sustainable growth in existing ones.
5. Supporting Subsidiary Operations
The director collaborates closely with CFG-Holdings’ subsidiaries to align business development efforts and drive synergy across Southern African markets.
6. Promoting Innovation
By introducing innovative financial products and leveraging digital tools, the director enhances CFG-Holdings’ offerings to meet the unique needs of Southern Africa’s businesses.
Patricia Hamisi has over 15 years of experience in banking, global markets, trade financing, and treasury management, demonstrating significant leadership and expertise in financial markets. Key roles include:
FDH Bank Limited
Head of Global Markets and Trade Finance (2021–2024)
Senior Manager, Treasury and Trade Finance (2018–2020)
Senior Manager, Treasury Sales – South (2016–2017)
Interim Head of Treasury at Malawi Savings Bank (2015–2016)
Progressive Treasury Roles (2010–2015)
Management Trainee (2008–2010)
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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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Regional Business Development Director for Southern African Countries
Patricia Madalo Hamisi
She is a Malawian citizen with over 16 years of experience in Global Markets Trading, Trade Financing, and Treasury Management. She has held key leadership roles, including Head of Global Markets and Trade Finance at FDH Bank and Interim Head of Treasury at Malawi Savings Bank. As former President of the Financial Markets Dealers Association of Malawi, Patricia has a strong grasp of both local and global markets.
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