Chairperson Profile

Dr. Theoneste Sikubwabo is a distinguished executive leader with profound expertise in strategic management, business development, corporate governance, and financial oversight. Holding a PhD in Business Administration and Strategic Management, an MBA in Project Management, and certifications as a Certified Monitoring and Evaluation Professional and Project Management Professional (PMP), he brings critical insights and technical proficiency essential for driving institutional effectiveness, entrepreneurship development, financial inclusion, and operational excellence.

Throughout his impactful career, Dr. Sikubwabo has played a pivotal role in advancing high-impact strategies across both the private and nonprofit sectors leading financial innovation, organizational restructuring, and governance reforms. His strategic leadership has consistently enhanced programmatic efficiency, mitigated institutional risks, nurtured high-potential talent, and guided multimillion investments to ensure long-term sustainability and meaningful social impact.

With a professional journey that spans corporate enterprises and development organizations, Dr. Sikubwabo has served in several influential roles, including Operations Manager, Sales and Marketing Director, Director of Special Projects, Country Operations Director,Board Member and Group Chief Executive Officer. His ability to foster governance excellence, drive high-performing teams, and implement transformative business and development models has made him a trusted advisor to NGOs, donor organizations, and social enterprises across Sub-Saharan Africa.

As the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Prime Corporation Foundation, Dr. Sikubwabo is deeply committed to empowering youth and women through inclusive entrepreneurship, access to capital, skills development, and policy advocacy. In his leadership role on the board, he provides strategic direction, institutional oversight, and governance stewardship to ensure that the Foundation’s mission delivers lasting and equitable impact across communities.

Dr. Sikubwabo’s leadership philosophy is anchored in innovation, visionary and ethical leadership, inclusion, and measurable impact. His vision is to transform challenges into opportunities and aspirations into tangible outcomes. Whether guiding organizational transitions, strengthening accountability systems, or promoting cross-sector partnerships, his influence continues to drive scalable and transformative change.

At Prime Corporation Foundation, we are committed to unlocking potential, transforming livelihoods, and building a resilient and inclusive future for Africa one entrepreneur, one community at a time.

Let’s build sustainable prosperity together.

Dr. Theoneste Sikubwabo, PhD, MBA
Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Prime Corporation Foundation