Crystal Ventures Ltd (CVL) is a leading investment company and the largest private sector employer in Rwanda, with a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries including Inyange Industries, NPD Ltd, ISCO Security, Real Contractors, and East African Granite Industries.
In a statement released on Tuesday, July 15, the company's Board of Directors and Management expressed confidence in Barigye's leadership, citing his extensive cross-sector experience and strong track record in delivering operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.
'Mr. Barigye is a seasoned leader with broad experience across multiple sectors, and a strong track record of driving operational excellence, innovation and sustainable growth,' the statement read.
Barigye steps into the new role after more than five years at the helm of the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), where he successfully led efforts to position Rwanda as a Pan-African financial hub.
Under his stewardship, KIFC gained global recognition and attracted strategic international partnerships and investments that bolstered Rwanda's financial ecosystem.
Barigye's appointment also marks a notable return to familiar ground, having previously served as a Senior Executive at Crystal Ventures Ltd from 2008 to 2014. The board expressed pride in welcoming him back into the fold.
'We're especially proud to welcome him back as an alumnus of CVL and are confident that under his leadership, with valuable global and local perspective, CVL will continue to thrive and advance its strategic goals,' the statement added.
Founded in 1995 as Tri-Star Investments Limited and rebranded to Crystal Ventures Ltd in 2009, CVL has grown into a leading investment firm in Rwanda. Its diversified portfolio spans key sectors such as engineering and infrastructure, construction materials, fast-moving consumer goods, hospitality, security services, agriculture, and mining, with operations expanding across several African countries.
Beyond profitability, CVL is known for its commitment to national development, having played a pivotal role in Rwanda's post-1994 Genocide against the Tutsi economic recovery by investing in ventures that create wealth and improve lives.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
Source : https://en.igihe.com/business-62/article/crystal-ventures-ltd-appoints-nick-barigye-as-new-group-ceo
