Theopista Sekitto Ntale
Theopista Sekitto Ntale,, is a Ugandan banker, social entrepreneur and philanthropist, who serves an ambassador of Global Banking Alliance for Women, on the African continent. She also concurrently serves as the Uganda Country Director of New Faces New Voices, an international non-profit, that aims to empower African women and improve their economic and social well-being.
Early life and education
Theopista was born in the Buganda Region of Uganda. In 1992, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Public Administration, from the National University of Lesotho. Later, she was awarded a Master of Arts degree in Gender Studies, by Makerere University, Uganda's oldest and largest public university.Career
In February 2003, Ssekitto Ntale was recruited by Standard Chartered Uganda, serving there for nearly five years until September 2007. In October 2007, she transferred to DFCU Bank, where she served for nearly seven years, rising to the position of Head of Wholesale Banking and to the rank of senior vice president.Effective April 2010, Theopista has served as the Country Director for Uganda, of New Faces New Voices, a pro-women non-profit, established by Graca Machel.