TransUnion Africa has announced the appointment of Didier Mutabazi as its new Country Manager for Rwanda, replacing Sam Tayengwa who had served in the same capacity for nearly three years.

Until his appointment, Mutabazi was the Country Manager for Asante Financial Services Group in Rwanda. He previously served as Head of Digital Finance and Innovation at AB Bank Rwanda.

TransUnion, a credit reporting agency, announced the appointment on Monday, March 9.

According to the firm, Mutabazi will lead TransUnion’s Rwandan operations, focusing on strengthening the company’s operations in the market, deepening partnerships across the financial ecosystem, and advancing data-driven solutions for businesses and consumers.

He joins the agency with over 16 years of leadership experience spanning the financial technology (fintech), banking, and telecommunications sectors.

"We are delighted to welcome Didier to lead our Rwandan business at such a pivotal time for the region,” Jeannine Naudé, Head of Africa Regions at TransUnion, said in a press statement.

"His proven track record in driving bank-wide digital transformation and his deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, having worked closely with the National Bank of Rwanda, makes him the ideal leader to accelerate our growth,” she added.

Mutabazi’s mandate includes driving the adoption of innovative solutions that extend beyond core credit into areas such as fraud, risk, and advanced analytics.

The new country lead holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Heriot-Watt University and is a Certified Expert in Microfinance Banking from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.