Biography
Linda has spent more than 25 years in both the private and public sectors.
An experienced transaction advisor, ex-diplomat, trade facilitator, accredited negotiator, chartered arbitrator, and taxation and customs expert, Linda brings a deep understanding of domestic and international, public and private sector bodies and matters. Her work focuses especially on commercial advisory and transactional structuring in sectors such as corporate finance, energy and natural resources, construction and real estate.
Linda also played an integral role in Rwanda’s regional and international integration as one of the negotiators on the lead technical teams that worked on Rwanda’s admission to the East African Community and the Commonwealth.
Career
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Now
Corporate Governance Lead
International Finance Corporation (IFC), Rwanda
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Previously
First Counsellor
Rwandan High Commission in the United Kingdom and Ireland
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Previously
Head of the Legal Department
Rwanda Revenue Authority, where she contributed significantly to customs and tax law reforms
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Previously
Legal Expert
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
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Previously
Negotiator, lead technical teams
Rwanda’s admission to the East African Community and the Commonwealth
Board appointments
Linda currently sits on the boards of:
- Aviation Travel & Logistics Holding (ATL)
- East African Business Council (EABC)
- Sanlam Insurance Company Rwanda
- Afriprecast Ltd
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- And others
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Master of Laws (LLM)International Economic Law, University of Warwick
Memberships
- Rwanda Bar Association
- Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC)
