KAMPALA, Uganda — Martin Mugisha has been appointed executive director of operations for PostBank Uganda, the bank announced.

Mugisha previously served as the chief credit officer at PostBank. He brings more than two decades of banking experience from various local and regional banks in Uganda.

Andrew Owiny, chairman of the PostBank Board, said Mugisha’s “leadership and proven track record in Risk Management will go a long way to elevate the bank as we navigate evolving market dynamics and pursue sustainable success.”

PostBank CEO Julius Kakeeto added that Mugisha’s “extensive experience in Business origination and Risk Management positions him to steer critical areas of the Bank as we accelerate PostBank’s growth ambitions and its Purpose of Fostering Prosperity.”

The bank stated that the increase in executive directors on the board is a response to increased demands from the bank’s significant growth in recent years.