Swedfund appoints new regional director for East Africa
Siongo Kisoso has over 16 years of experience in banking, corporate finance, and investments.
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Swedfund, Sweden's development finance institution, has appointed Siongo Kisoso as its new regional director for East Africa.
"With over 16 years of experience in banking, corporate finance, and investments, he brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the region’s opportunities and challenges – experience that will help guide our efforts and strategy to increase our support for sustainable growth in East Africa," Swedfund said in a statement.
“I’m excited to join Swedfund because of its ambitious and open approach to development finance, which is closely aligned with local development priorities across East Africa. The strong emphasis on impact – particularly in areas such as job creation, and climate resilience – resonates deeply with me. I see a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully across diverse markets and help scale sustainable investments that drive long-term change,” Kisoso said.
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