Our Team
Meet the dedicated individuals driving our mission forward
In a fast-changing world, with increased human and environmental challenges, transformational and ethical leadership becomes a critical tool to build better societies, and indeed a better world.
William Babigumira
Senior Faculty & Member of the Board of Directors
Governing Board of Directors
Our distinguished board members bring diverse expertise and leadership experience to guide LEO's strategic direction.
Magnus Mchnguzi
Co-Founder & Chairman
A distinguished leader with extensive experience in organizational development and strategic leadership. Magnus drives innovation in governance and ethical leadership across East Africa.
Awel Uwihanganye
Co-founder & Program Lead
A passionate advocate for ethical leadership and social innovation in Africa. Awel brings extensive experience in policy, governance, and social entrepreneurship.
Catherinerose Barreto
Board Member
Human Capital, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Gender Consultant
Kevin Langley
Board Member
Head Of Marketing, Visa CEMEA
William Babigumira
Board Member
Certified Trade Advisor, Private Sector Federation Rwanda
Conrad Mugisha
Board Member
Business Development & Project Management Expert
Fiona Mbabazi
Board Member
Media and Communication Professional
Rosie Lore
Board Member
Leadership Coach
Our Secretariat Team
Meet our dynamic team committed to shaping leadership that actively contributes to building the Africa we want.
Awel Uwihanganye
Co-founder & Program Lead
A passionate advocate for ethical leadership and social innovation in Africa. Awel brings extensive experience in policy, governance, and social entrepreneurship.
Nelson Asiimwe Mushabe
Fellowships & Program Manager
Manages fellowship programs and coordinates program implementation.
Nnanda Kizito Seruwagi
Communications & Media Officer
Leads communications strategy and media engagement.
Abdallah Zubedah
Finance & Administration
Manages financial operations and administrative functions.
The Founders' Blog
Coming soon! Join our founder in exploring critical insights about leadership, innovation, and Africa's transformative journey.
Discover thought-provoking perspectives on:
- Ethical Leadership in Practice
- Innovation & Social Impact
- Africa's Development Journey
Stay tuned for the launch!