Michael Katalaga

Head Strategic Partnerships and Projects at Pivot payments

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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

Cellulant logo
Airtel Uganda logo
Pegasus Technologies logo
Ecobank logo

Work style

How I prefer to work

Remote & Office

Morning

Mostly in a team

Qualities I value in my colleagues

  • Honesty
  • efficiency
  • integrity
  • reliability
  • sense of humor

My communication style

  • Polite
  • thoughtful
  • proactive
  • overcommunicative

Timeline

  • Head Strategic Partnerships and Projects

    Current role