Michael Katalaga

Head Strategic Partnerships and Projects at Pivot Payments

A results-driven and self-motivated professional with a proven track record in the fintech industry. Experienced in working under pressure to meet deadlines, Michael excels in independent work while maintaining a goal-oriented and programmatic mindset.

Skills & Expertise:

- Global & Local Partnerships: Expertise in engaging, negotiating, and closing international prospects, facilitating transactions, user acquisition, and brand positioning in both local and cross-border markets.

- Product & Pricing: Developed niche solutions to address specific customer needs, including Rent Edge, School Management Systems, SACCOs, Hijja/Umra, and Asset Financing.

- Revenue Justification & Assurance: Proficient in analyzing and building business cases, focusing on cost acquisition through Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Plans & Activities (GOSPA).

- Fintech Landscape & Regulatory Environment: In-depth understanding of current economic trends, regulatory environments, and system integrations.

Professional Experience:

- Manager Strategic Partnerships and Projects at Pivot Payments Limited, Kampala, Uganda (Jun 2023 - Present)

- Operations and Client Engagement at Pivot Payments Limited, Kampala, Uganda (Aug 2022 - Jul 2023)

- Flexipay Schools Regional Manager and Supervisor Central Region at Pegasus Technologies Limited

- Supervisor Tingg Mobile App Central Region at Cellulant Uganda Limited, Kampala, Uganda

- Supervisor Agency Banking Central Region and Accounts Supervisor at Ecobank Uganda

- Ass. Operations Manager at Trevour Investments Ltd

- Marketer at Airtel Uganda, Kampala, Uganda

Languages: Luganda, English

Hobbies: Traveling, Listening to music

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Links

Previous companies


Org chart


Teams


Offices


Pivot Payments

4 followers

Pivot Payments aims to provide easy, secure, and affordable digital solutions. Their services include custom solutions, payment as a service, mobile apps, and digital money transfer.


Industries

Headquarters

Kampala, Uganda

Employees

51-200

Links