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The People Behind the Work

Meet Our Team of
Expert Coaches & Consultants

24 passionate professionals. One shared mission: to build a generation of exceptional Ugandan leaders.

24
Team Members
12+
Years Average Experience
5
Countries Reached
200+
Leaders Coached

Our Leadership

Our founders and directors bring decades of hands-on experience from Uganda's most demanding corporate, development, and government environments.

Pine River Landing leadership team in a presentation session
Grace Namukasa — Founder & Managing Director
Founder & Managing Director
Grace Namukasa

Grace founded Pine River Landing in 2014 after 15 years in HR leadership across Stanbic Bank, Airtel Uganda, and the UNDP. She holds an MBA from Makerere University Business School and an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential. Grace is passionate about women in leadership and has personally coached over 200 female executives across East Africa.

ICF-PCC  |  MBA (MUBS)  |  20+ Years Experience
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David Ssali — Director of Coaching & Development
Director of Coaching & Development
David Ssali

David leads our coaching practice and oversees curriculum design for all Pine River Landing programmes. With a background in organisational psychology and over 14 years of coaching experience, he brings rigour, warmth, and cultural sensitivity to every engagement. David is a MasterCoach (ICF-MCC) — one of only 12 in Uganda.

ICF-MCC  |  MSc Org. Psychology  |  14+ Years
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Head of Organisational Consulting
Harriet Ochen

Harriet leads our organisational development consulting practice. She specialises in culture transformation, change management, and HR strategy. Before joining Pine River Landing, she served as Group HR Director at Mukwano Industries and as a consultant to the Government of Uganda.

MHRM  |  SHRM-SCP  |  16+ Years
RK
Head of Training & Facilitation
Robert Kizza

Robert is one of Uganda's most sought-after facilitators and trainers. He has designed and delivered training programmes for over 10,000 professionals across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. His energetic, practical approach makes even the most complex leadership concepts accessible and actionable.

Certified Facilitator  |  BA Education (Makerere)  |  12+ Years

Our Coaches & Consultants

A diverse, credentialed team bringing specialist expertise across executive coaching, communications, team dynamics, and professional development.

LA
Lydia Akello
Senior Executive Coach
ICF-ACC  |  8 Years
PM
Paul Muwonge
Leadership Development Specialist
MBA  |  CliftonStrengths Certified
SN
Sarah Nakato
Communications Coach
MA Communications  |  7 Years
JO
James Otim
Team Dynamics Facilitator
ICF-ACC  |  DISC Certified
FA
Florence Akena
Mentoring Programme Manager
MHRM  |  6 Years
BM
Brian Mutebi
Professional Growth Trainer
BA Psychology  |  Certified Trainer

Operations & Client Success

The dedicated professionals who ensure every client experience is seamless, responsive, and exceptional — from first enquiry to final delivery.

CM
Christine Mutebi
Operations Manager
TO
Thomas Okello
Client Success Lead
AN
Amina Nantongo
Programme Coordinator
PK
Patrick Kabugo
Finance & Admin

Join Our Growing Team

Pine River Landing is more than a consultancy — it is a community of professionals committed to making a lasting difference in how Uganda leads. We offer a culture of continuous learning, generous mentoring, and meaningful work with clients who are genuinely invested in growth.

  • A collaborative, values-driven work environment
  • Regular professional development and ICF-accredited training
  • Opportunity to shape leadership culture across East Africa
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
  • Competitive compensation aligned to impact

What Drives Our Team

Four principles that shape every interaction — with each other, and with the leaders we serve.

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We Listen First

Before we advise, we pause. Deep listening is the foundation of every coaching relationship and every consulting engagement we undertake.

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We Grow Together

Our team learns continuously — through peer coaching, shared case studies, and ongoing professional development — so we can bring our best to every client.

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We Celebrate Difference

Uganda's diversity is its greatest strength. Our team reflects the breadth of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives that make our work richer and more effective.

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We Measure Impact

We are accountable to outcomes, not just outputs. Every programme we deliver is evaluated against clear, agreed metrics that matter to our clients.

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Work With Our Team

Whether you are looking for executive coaching, leadership development, or organisational consulting, our team is ready to design the right solution for your context.

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