Rita Apell Akot

Rita Apell Akot has extensive work experience in the field of information technology and management. Rita Apell is currently the Director of Global Data Management at FINCA Impact Finance, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of the Global Program Management Office at the same company from January 2020 to February 2022.

Before joining FINCA Impact Finance, Rita worked as the Director of Regional Information Technology - Africa from September 2012 to January 2020, where they were responsible for implementing information systems projects, ensuring effective regional information systems, and optimizing the use of IS resources.

Rita Apell also served as the Chief Information Officer at East African Development Bank from January 2011 to September 2012, where they developed and implemented the bank's ICT strategy and policies.

Rita's earlier work experience includes roles as the Head of Information Technology at Barclays from October 2007 to February 2011, as well as similar positions at Nile Bank Ltd. from October 2006 to September 2007, and at Commercial Microfinance from November 2005 to September 2006.

Rita Apell started their career at Centenary Rural Development Bank Limited in October 1999 as a Systems/Database Administrator, and later worked as the Manager of Systems Administration at Centenary Rural Development Bank from September 2003 to November 2005.

Overall, Rita Apell Akot has a strong background in information technology management, with a focus on strategy development, project implementation, and resource optimization.

Rita Apell Akot started their education in 1994 at Makerere University, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Physics in 1997. Shortly after, they pursued further education and received a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Science from Makerere University in 1999. After some time, they decided to further enhance their skills and completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, Rita has obtained certifications in ITIL, CCNA, CISA, and CISSP, although the specific institution and dates of these certifications are not provided.