David Masiko is a strategic planning and analytics professional with over 14 years of experience in the financial services sector, spanning Uganda and broader African markets. His career reflects a unique blend of technical depth and purpose-driven leadership, consistently delivering results through data-led transformation and strategic execution.
In his current role as Senior Manager, Planning & Analytics at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda, David leads high-impact initiatives that accelerate digital transformation, improve organisational performance, and enable smarter, data-informed decision-making. He has been instrumental in aligning corporate strategy using the Balanced Scorecard framework, contributing to the Fund’s achievement of its strategic targets.
As the Chairperson of the Funds Procurement Contracts Committee, David has strengthened governance by embedding transparency, regulatory compliance, and accountability into procurement practices, helping mitigate risk across the organisation.
Before joining NSSF, David held roles that shaped regional digital finance ecosystems. At Tiaxa, he developed digital lending models that powered mobile financial services across five African markets. At MTN Uganda, he led revenue analytics initiatives, while at AIG, he supported more robust underwriting frameworks.
David holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, alongside certifications in Data Science and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). He combines these credentials with deep operational insight to drive performance at scale.
Beyond his technical and strategic roles, David is deeply passionate about people development. He currently serves as a leadership mentor and coach at NSSF, where he supports emerging leaders in unlocking their potential and driving a high-performance culture.
Journey to the Boardroom is committed to shaping the next wave of corporate and institutional leaders. The initiative grooms professionals for boardroom participation, emphasizing succession planning, mentorship, inclusivity, talent utilization, and growth.
It identifies and nurtures untapped talent, ensuring that experienced professionals gain the knowledge and exposure needed to step confidently into governance roles.
Journey to the Boardroom exists to ensure that leadership continuity is deliberate, inclusive, and impactful, creating a legacy of capable, forward-thinking board members.