
Mr. Narcis Tumushabe Rwangoga
Chairperson, University Council
Professional Summary
- Narcis Tumushabe is an accomplished private sector professional, manager, strategist and a leader with a broad range of experience in agricultural businesses with regard to management, investment, capacity building, financial and marketing management, startups, restructuring for growth etc.
- He is and Agricultural Economist and also a Computer Scientist with a high-level mastery of ICT fields of Software Engineering, Information Systems and Information Technology.
- He has over 20 years of working experience in management positions. Until now, he is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of one the reputable successful seed companies in the East African Region, Farm Inputs Care Centre (FICA) Limited for twelve (14) years.
- He has coordinated many donor funded projects, especially with organizations involved in the agricultural sector like Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA), The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (commonly called by its Spanish acronym CIMMYT) the Rockefeller Foundation, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Common Fund for Commodities (CFC), Agri-Business Initiative Trust (aBI Trust), Mercy Corps and Technoserve.
- He has led project teams and completed many projects successfully. Narcis is a well-rounded management professional, with an ICT expertise that blends well with business management practices, which emphasize processes, policies, systems and people.
- He holds a Masters degree in Computer Science; a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics; a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, and other professional qualifications in various business management and agricultural fields.
- He is a graduate of the Advanced Leadership Programme under from the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA), 2023.
- Narcis Tumushabe continues to make a positive impact on the agricultural sector in Africa. He is a respected and sought-after leader, consultant, and expert in the field who has empowered farmers and agribusinesses through his technical expertise and leadership. His dedication to transforming the agricultural sector in Africa is unmatched, and he has made significant contributions to the industry.
- Tumushabe's passion for excellence, analytical and problem-solving skills, work ethic, personal responsibility, and willingness to accept responsibility for his actions and outcomes have made him a trusted consultant and advisor to many organizations in the agricultural sector.
- Through his vast experience, expertise, and knowledge in the sector, Tumushabe has played a critical role in developing the agricultural sector in Africa. His efforts have led to improved productivity, increased income for smallholder farmers, and economic growth and development in the region.
Email: narcis2005@gmail.com
