Jonathan MUGENYI AHMED
Kampala,102
Summary
Dynamic Senior Executive and Board Member with a proven ability to enhance operational performance and scale businesses effectively. As CEO of HTC-ES Investment Ltd, directed a portfolio of 7 startups, achieving significant milestones with projected revenues of UGX 140M+ by Year 3. At Korka Sarl, facilitated $200,000 in cost savings and drove $1M+ in gold revenues through improved operational efficiency. Strong background in financial planning and risk management, with a commitment to delivering measurable results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder & CEO
HTC-ES Investment Ltd
07.2024 - Current
- As the Executive Officer of HTC-ES Investment Ltd, I lead a portfolio of seven strategic startups in FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, Tourism, AI, Waste Management, and Supply Chain.
- Under my leadership, HTC-ES has developed MVPs and pilot projects projected to generate UGX 140M+ by Year 3, while advancing a pan-African roadmap to 2035.
- I coordinate senior engineering and management teams across Africa, the USA, and Europe, ensuring global standards and innovation capacity.
- Through strong international partnerships, HTC-ES is shaping Africa’s digital and socio-economic transformation, positioning itself as a hub for sustainable growth and cross-continental collaboration.
- Guided by our long-term strategy, we are building an investment capacity expected to exceed tens of millions of USD within the next decade fueling large-scale projects and delivering sustainable impact across Africa.
Director of HR, Administration & Strategic Operations
KORKA Sarl
01.2021 - Current
- Defined corporate policies and strategic vision, driving organizational growth and effectiveness post-COVID-19.
- Led executive teams, fostering collaboration, and managing change initiatives across departments.
- I represented KORKA Sarl with public authorities and stakeholders, enhancing the corporate reputation.
- Oversaw operations and financial strategy while ensuring compliance and governance across subsidiaries.
- Implemented workforce planning and succession strategies to align human capital with business objectives.
- Revenue Expansion: From 2022 to 2024, enabled the company to achieve over $1,000,000 in semi-industrial gold exploitation revenues by driving resource allocation and operational efficiency.
- Strategic Government Negotiations: Led high-level discussions with the DRC government, securing $150,000 in tax relief, which was reinvested into new mining site development.
Deputy Manager and Now Strategy Consultant (Part-Time)
Procet mining support logistic
Bunia
02.2018 - Current
- Directed operational activities to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Designed strategic action plans aligning with corporate objectives.
- Managed cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration and agility.
- Conducted diagnostics to identify improvement opportunities and led change initiatives.
- Negotiated supplier agreements, optimizing costs while ensuring quality.
PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE IN THE EAST AFRICA
KORKA Sarl
Mombasa
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Operational & Risk Leadership: (2019–2022), managed cross-border logistics and negotiations across EAC ports, generating $200,000 in cost savings during COVID-19 through proactive risk anticipation.
- Directed operations and administrative teams to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Designed operational strategies focused on cost optimization and resource allocation.
- Led staff training in Agile and Scrum methodologies to improve project management and team collaboration.
- Negotiated supplier contracts to secure advantageous terms and reduce operational costs.
Education
MBA - Business Engineering
EPIM AFRIQUE
01.2025
Master's - International business/Supply Chain Management
ESC Clermont school of business
12.2024
Advanced Graduate Diploma - Security & Intelligence
CIRJUS PARIS-INSTITUT THALES AFRIQUE
12.2023
Bachelor - Business Administration
ESC Clermont School of Business
12.2022
Advanced Diploma - Economic Intelligence and Geoeconomics
CIRJUS PARIS-INTITUT THALES AFRIQUE
06.2022
Certificate - Contract Negotiation Skills
GB CORPORATION
03.2022
Certificate - Development and Project Management
GB CORPORATION
03.2022
Undergraduate Studies - Financial and Accounting Management
CEPROMAD University
12.2017
Bachelor of Management and Economic Sciences -
CEPROMAD University (UNIC)
08.2009
State Baccalaureate Diploma - Business and Administration
Mahagi Technical Institute
08.2009
Skills
- Strategic leadership and governance
- Operational excellence
- Business scaling and transformation
- Financial planning and resource management
- Organizational development
- Executive leadership and decision-making
- Stakeholder communication and influence
References
References available upon request
Personal Information
Languages
Swahili
First Language
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
Certificate in Development and Project Management, GB Corporation, Professional
Development platform, Kinshasa
Certificate in Contract Negotiation Skills, GB Corporation, professional
Development platform, Kinshasa
Education
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Accomplishments
- Directed operational activities to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Designed strategic action plans aligning with corporate objectives.
- Managed cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration and agility.
- Conducted diagnostics to identify improvement opportunities and led change initiatives.
- Negotiated supplier agreements, optimizing costs while ensuring quality.
Work Availability
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Interests
Reading and Reseach
Networking and leadership development
Innovation and digital transformation
Timeline
Co-Founder & CEO
HTC-ES Investment Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Director of HR, Administration & Strategic Operations
KORKA Sarl
01.2021 - Current
PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE IN THE EAST AFRICA
KORKA Sarl
08.2019 - 12.2022
Deputy Manager and Now Strategy Consultant (Part-Time)
Procet mining support logistic
02.2018 - Current
MBA - Business Engineering
EPIM AFRIQUE
Master's - International business/Supply Chain Management
ESC Clermont school of business
Advanced Graduate Diploma - Security & Intelligence
CIRJUS PARIS-INSTITUT THALES AFRIQUE
Bachelor - Business Administration
ESC Clermont School of Business
Advanced Diploma - Economic Intelligence and Geoeconomics
CIRJUS PARIS-INTITUT THALES AFRIQUE
Certificate - Contract Negotiation Skills
GB CORPORATION
Certificate - Development and Project Management
GB CORPORATION
Undergraduate Studies - Financial and Accounting Management
CEPROMAD University
Bachelor of Management and Economic Sciences -
CEPROMAD University (UNIC)
State Baccalaureate Diploma - Business and Administration
Mahagi Technical Institute