Mr. Bakunda Patrick is the pioneer and Chief Executive Officer of UCCFS. He heads a team of 4 managers that assist him in running the institution. He holds a Master’s Degree in Economics and has over 15 years in corporate governance and business management. He has previously worked with European Development Fund as the Microfinance officer and regional manager Microfinance Unit in Uganda Cooperative Alliance (UCA) and possesses massive knowledge in cooperatives development.

Mr. Patrick has been recognized and consulted for by both national and international bodies in the cooperative and Microfinance Industry. He is a member of the Technical Working Committees at Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives and Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.