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EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EABC
June 19, 2021
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Saturday, 19th June 2021, Arusha, Tanzania: The Board of Directors of the East African Business Council (EABC) has appointed Mr. John Bosco Kalisa as the new Executive Director / CEO of the EABC – the apex body of private sector associations and corporates in the East African Community.

Prior to this appointment, Mr. John Bosco Kalisa served as the Country Director of South Sudan for TradeMark East Africa (TMEA).

Mr. Kalisa brings a wealth of experience in promoting private sector development and competitiveness in the East African region, having spent over 20 years in various roles championing the business community involvement in the EAC region integration agenda.

The new EABC CEO, Mr. John Bosco KALISA is an economist by profession with extensive experience in research & analysis and private sector development matters. He has an in-depth understanding of the international, continental and regional trade agreements. He is an expert in taxation, commerce, international trade policy & law and economics having studied at leading universities in Pretoria, South Africa and Kigali, Rwanda.

Mr. Kalisa has extensive knowledge in global trade negotiations and deep networks with international development partners including USAID, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) African Development Bank and World Bank, Trademark East Africa, among others.

He also has a good rapport and network with the Government and industry captains in East Africa and beyond having previously worked with the Rwanda Private Sector Federation (PSF-Rwanda) and Rwanda Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.

Mr. John Bosco KALISA brings on board rich experience and knowledge vital to steer the East Africa private sector agenda to higher heights in a bid to drive socio-economic resilience and growth EAC region. As the new Executive Director, he will lead the EABC Secretariat team to implement the strategic plan in close collaboration with EABC National Focal Points, members and the business community at large and in close partnership with East African Community Secretariat Organs and Institutions. He will also spearhead resource mobilization and high-level advocacy at the Heads of State and Ministerial level to push forward the EABC’s purpose and vision of a borderless East Africa for increased business and investment.

The position follows the appointment of Dr. Peter Mathuki as the Secretary-General of the East African Community by the 21st EAC Heads of States.

Issued by:

Mr . Nicholas Nesbitt, OGW

Chairman, East African Business Council (EABC)

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About East African Business Council: The East African Business Council (EABC) is the regional apex body of private sector associations and Corporates from the 6 East African countries. It was established in 1997 to foster the interests of the private sector in the integration process of the East African Community. EABC vision is a borderless East Africa for business and investment. The primary mission is to promote sustainable private sector driven in the EAC.

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