Meet the Pearl Capital Team

Our dedicated professionals bring together decades of experience in microfinance, business development, and community empowerment to serve Rwanda's growth.

Our Leadership

Expertise You Can Trust

At Pearl Capital, we believe that our greatest asset is our team. Each member brings unique skills and perspectives, united by a common commitment to responsible lending and client success. Our diverse expertise ensures we can provide tailored financial solutions that meet the specific needs of SMEs, salaried individuals, and farmers across Rwanda.

Board of Directors

Our board leadership brings strategic vision and operational excellence to Pearl Capital's mission of financial inclusion.

Mr Ibambasi Simon

Chairman

Simon is a retired man with high profile during his career after studying. After finishing Diploma course in business studies in National College of Business Nakawa/UGANDA he first worked with Auditors (Central Accountants and Associates).

Théoneste KABANDA

Director

Theoneste is a Chartered Professional Accountant whose entire professional life has been in North America (Canada) where he was working for over 30 years as an Accountant.

Jeannette MUTIMUKEYE

Director

Jeannette graduated in 2012 from Umutara Polytechnic with Bachelor of Technology in Information and Communication Technology. She is an entrepreneur and self-employed for the last 10 years.

Management Team

Led by seasoned professionals with deep industry expertise, our management team architect the financial products and seamless experiences that empower our clients and advance financial inclusion.

Dr. Gatabazi Emmanuel Thomas

Dr. Gatabazi Emmanuel Thomas

Managing Director

Dr. Emmanuel Thomas Gatabazi is a seasoned, high profile Finance and Banking professional, with a vast knowledge of financial management, institutions and banking.

He is a former Executive in charge of Rwanda Public Financial Management (PFM) reforms and PFM Trust Fund with donor contribution from the World Bank, EU and DFID and later on oversaw the PFM basket fund that was established by PFM Donor Group. He was responsible for the coordination of all PFM reforms across the country including fund raising for and managing the activities under the PFM trust fund.

For the past 25 years he has held a variety of positions including lecturer, director of finance, accountant general supervising two directorates, public accounts and national treasury, vice-rector in charge of administration and finance of a Government University and as a Senior Bank official.

Dr Gatabazi got his PhD from the University of Fort Hare, his thesis investigated why SMEs don't get adequate bank financing and has an MBA specialising in Finance, he holds a certification in Financial Programming and Policies, Corporate Governance, Risk management and Financial Modelling.

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Aaron IRERA

Accountant

Aaron graduated in 2024 from college of Business and Economics specialized in Accounting.

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Angelique Kubwimana

Loan Officer

Kubwimana Angelique is a dedicated Loan Officer with expertise in credit analysis, loan processing, and client relationship management. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking from the University of Rwanda, which has equipped her with a strong foundation in finance, risk management, and customer service. In her role, she specializes in assessing financial capacity, evaluating collateral, and structuring loan agreements that align both client needs and institutional requirements.

Ready to Work With Our Team?

Contact us today to discuss your financial needs with one of our experienced loan officers.