Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
Michelle Umurungi is a seasoned professional in investment and business development, currently serving as the Chief Investment Officer at Rwanda Development Board (RDB) since November 2024. Previously, Michelle held the roles of Deputy Managing Director and Business Development & Partnerships Manager at Norrsken from March 2022 to November 2024. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Strategy & Policy Analyst at Rwanda Finance Ltd. and a Project Business Analyst at PACCAR. Michelle also gained experience as an Associate Program Officer at Ashesi University Foundation and as a Seller Support Specialist at Amazon. An internship at the Oklahoma State Treasurer's office and an Analyst Intern role at MassMutual further contributed to professional development. Michelle earned a Master's degree in International Business from Hult International Business School between 2017 and 2018 and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Oklahoma Christian University from 2012 to 2016.
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Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
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The Rwanda Development Board is evidence that Rwanda is open for business. It is truly a one stop shop for all investors. The Rwanda Development Board was set up by bringing together all the government agencies responsible for the entire investor experience under one roof. This includes key agencies responsible for business registration, investment promotion, environmental clearances, privatization and specialist agencies which support the priority sectors of ICT and tourism as well as SMEs and human capacity development in the private sector. The RDB is independent and influential. It reports directly to the President and is guided by a Board that includes all the key Ministers (e.g., finance, commerce, infrastructure, agriculture) The RDB is built with global expertise. It is modeled on international best practice examples of Singapore and Costa Rica. It has advisory and hands-on support from global entrepreneurs and experts from Singapore Development Board, World Bank, IFC and the Office of Tony Blair. The RDB is here with you all through the process and is ready to show you that It is better to do business in Rwanda.