Mathias Katamba

Mathias is the Board Chairman of UNOC. He is a Governance, Leadership, and Strategy Consultant, as well as an Executive Coach, with over 25 years of high-level corporate experience. He is the Founder and Team Leader at MAKLEAD, a consulting and business advisory firm, and currently serves on several Boards across multiple sectors. Mathias is also an accomplished banker, having previously served as Chief Executive of three commercial banks: Finance Trust Bank, Housing Finance Bank, and dfcu Bank. In addition, he co-founded Progression Capital Africa, an East African private equity fund focused on financial inclusion. He has also served as Chairman of the Bankers Association, the Institute of Bankers, and the Association of Microfinance Institutions in Uganda. An advocate of corporate leadership development as a driver for inclusive socio-economic transformation, Mathias continues to champion initiatives that drive long-term growth and impact.

Session Overview

Thursday, 6 November

10:00

Global strategy ICC Hall A 10:00 - 10:40

Transforming energy through leadership development

Energy leaders are navigating an increasingly volatile and complex ecosystem where cultivating exceptional talent has become the cornerstone of industry resilience. The challenge now is how to lead and mentor talent to ensure they are equipped with the right tools to succeed.

Achieving this requires a spirit of collaboration and a strong sense of community among industry leaders, stakeholders, and emerging talent. Through leadership initiatives and collective coaching, today’s CEOs can ensure their legacies are passed on to capable future leaders, empowering them to work together to implement strategies that meet the world’s rising energy needs responsibly and effectively.

Additionally, with the industry’s rapid transformation on sustainability, digitalisation and AI, today’s energy leaders must seek to attract and develop their successors who can be mentored to embrace the energy sector’s ongoing evolution. Companies need to attract the best talent to solve emerging challenges whilst cultivating an inclusive and engaging employee experience.

Attendee insights:

Gain insights from industry leaders on their key strategies to navigate the complexities of the energy world, more specifically regarding tackling the talent challenge and succession planning.