Steven Mwesige is a technology, cybersecurity, and risk governance executive with over 15 years of experience spanning information technology, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk management. Since rejoining the Bank in 2020, he has led the transformation of its cybersecurity function, strengthened the Bank’s security posture, and successfully led the Bank in achieving internationally recognised ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and PCI DSS certifications.
His expertise spans cybersecurity strategy, enterprise risk governance, cyber risk management, data protection, regulatory compliance, security operations, and responsible AI governance. Beyond his executive responsibilities, Steven serves as Governor of the Uganda Chapter of the Global Council for Responsible AI and as Board Chairperson of the Pearl Bank Staff SACCO.
Before his confirmation as Chief Information Security Officer in July 2026, Steven served the Bank as Ag. Chief Information Security Officer, Pearl Bank UG, Jul 2025 – June 2026, Head of ICT Security & Governance, March 2024 – Jun 2025, Manager, ICT Security & Data Protection , Sept 2020 – Feb 2024, ICT Risk Officer, Bank of Africa Uganda Ltd from Feb 2019 – Sep 2020, ICT Solutions Architect & Lead Pen Tester, Summit Consulting Ltd from Jan 2015 – Mar 2016, ICT Security Officer – Pearl Bank from 2018–2019, Manager & Senior Trainer – Institute of Forensics & ICT Security from 2015–2016 and Systems Administrator – Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda from 2010–2013.
He holds an Executive MBA in Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain with distinction from Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy and a BSc in Information Technology from Uganda Christian University. His professional credentials include the DCRO Institute Certificates in Risk Governance® and Cyber Risk Governance®, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Harvard University’s executive programme in Managing Risk in the Information Age, and participation in the Journey to the Boardroom leadership programme.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Steven is passionate about developing local technology talent, mentoring the next generation of technology leaders, and fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and innovation within Uganda’s technology ecosystem.
