The UK High Commissioner to Uganda, Lisa Chesney has emphasized the need for openness in a bid to take boardroom governance to higher levels.
Speaking during the annual grand finale of the Journey to the Boardroom at Kampala Sheraton Hotel, Lisa emphasized the transformative power of diversity.
“Boardrooms should be accessible to all professions. Companies with diverse boards are 43% more likely to achieve higher profits. Let your journey be a movement—toward just, inclusive, and visionary leadership,” she said.
The UK High Commissioner to Uganda also noted that leadership requires empathy, integrity, and vision beyond profit.
“Diversity in thought, experience, and leadership styles is crucial. Diverse boards consider a wider range of viewpoints, leading to more informed decisions and driving innovation,” she said.
MTN Uganda CEO, Ms. Sylvia Mulinge, said, empowering professionals with boardroom readiness is key to driving sustainable business growth.
During the event, Journey to the Boardroom (JTB) honoured the accomplishments of the 2025 cohort and unveiled key developments in the organization's mission to foster inclusive and diverse leadership.
Over the past two years, JTB has been instrumental in preparing seasoned professionals for boardroom excellence.
This year's cohort comprises 35 participants, including 21 women, reflecting significant progress toward gender equality in corporate leadership
Janet Bugembe, JTB Founder, reflected on the cohort’s growth.
“During our retreat, I watched these leaders lean into discomfort, challenge norms, and emerge ready to govern with integrity. Corporate governance isn’t about ticking boxes—it’s about stewardship. Tonight, we raise a generation equipped to shape Africa’s future boardrooms,” she said.
The winners
Ambassadors award - Silvester Bwetabure
Founders Award - Tina Wamala
Founders Award 1st runner up - Samuel Jjuuko
Founders Award 2 runner up - Joseph Kigozi
Boardroom award winners - Fernandez Circle
Boardroom award 1st runner up - Chiefs Vanguard
MultiChoice Award - Aliker Inc
MultiChoice Award 1st runner up - Chiefs Vanguard
MultiChoice Uganda Managing Director was applauded for the support to the Journey to the Boardroom that also included offering the company boardroom for the cohorts to the study but also giving the shs5 million and shs3 million awards to the first and second runners up at the 2025 JTB awards.
