Isaac Masusu (ECAF, MBA, ADCA, Camb. Bus Mgt)

Isaac Masusu is a seasoned banking professional with over 24 years of experience, particularly in agribusiness and financial services. He currently serves as the Head of Agribusiness Advisory at NMB Bank Plc in Tanzania, a role he has held since December 2022. In this position, he is responsible for the bank's agribusiness strategy as part of its Medium-Term Plan for 2021-2025.1

Career Background

• Early Career: Masusu began his career in 1999 as a Credit Officer and transitioned to the Corporate Department at CRDB Bank PLC in 2003, where he worked as a Senior Relationship Manager for corporate clients.1
• Agribusiness Focus: From 2006 to 2011, he specialized in agribusiness finance. He later joined GroFin Fund Africa as a Country Senior Investment Manager, focusing on supporting SMEs in Tanzania.1
• NMB Bank: He joined NMB Bank in December 2012 as a Commercial Manager for Agribusiness and has since progressed to his current leadership role.12

Education and Qualifications

Masusu holds an undergraduate degree and an MBA from Mzumbe University, Dar Es Salaam Business School. He is also certified in Agriculture Finance from the Kenya School of Monetary Studies and has pursued further training in equity and venture finance from Strathmore University, Nairobi.1 His qualifications include:

• ECAF (Executive Certificate in Agriculture Finance)
• MBA
• ADCA (Advanced Diploma in Credit Analysis)
• Camb. Bus Mgt (Cambridge Business Management)

Additional Roles

In addition to his primary responsibilities at NMB Bank, Masusu serves on several boards:

• Director and Board Committee Chairman at the Agriculture Inputs Trust Fund (AGTIF)
• Member of the Industrial Advisory Committee for the Agricultural Sciences and Food Technology Cluster at the University of Dar Es Salaam.1

Expertise

Isaac Masusu's extensive experience includes working with various sectors within the food and agricultural value chains, focusing on financial needs across micro, small, and corporate enterprises. He has participated in international conferences related to agriculture and has gained insights into agri-commodities trading in countries like China and Turkey.1