Charles is serving AFR as the Head of Digital Financial Services (DFS) and Market Infrastructure. In this role he leads programmes development and implementation of AFR’s Digital Financial Services (DFS) and Market Infrastructure Pillar; ensuring that a comprehensive portfolio of impactful projects is developed and implemented to high standards; providing thought leadership and utilising influencing strategies to support the achievement of AFR’s strategic goals.

He has 10 years of working experience in FinTech and Digital Products Sales and pioneered the market rollout of various e-money wallets in Rwanda. Prior to joining AFR, Mr. Charles has worked with different institutions and held various positions including Head of Digital Experience, Digital Payments Manager, Chief Technology Officer, and Software Engineer.

He led different products implementation in digital Space: cards project implementation, merchant acquiring, and microloans projects. He is a strong information technology professional with a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Computer Engineering and Information Technology. He is now pursuing a master’s degree in Business administration at the Quantic School of Business and Technology.