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Locally Led Leadership
Who We Are
Meet the team going the distance.
Cycle Connect is 100% locally led, with a team committed to creating access and opportunity for last-mile farmers across Uganda.
Locally Led
Leadership rooted in the communities we serve.
Our team is made up of people who understand the realities of last-mile communities and are passionate about helping smallholder farmers access the tools, financing, and support they need to thrive.
Our Team in Numbers
Built for last-mile impact.
15,000+
Loans Disbursed
Last Mile
Field-Based Support
Uganda
Rooted in Local Communities
Senior Leadership Team
Cycle Connect Leadership
Our Senior Leadership Team guides Cycle Connect’s strategy, operations, field delivery, and organizational growth.
All Staff Members
One team across operations and support.
Cycle Connect’s full team includes credit field operations, risksand impact, people & culture, finance and administration, marketing & sales, customers support agents, and support staff working together to serve last-mile farmers.
Add the complete staff directory here once updated photos, names, titles, and branch assignments are confirmed.
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Leadership
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Risks & Impact
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People & Culture
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Credit Field Operations
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Finance & Administration
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Marketing & Sales
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Customers Support Agents
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Support Staff
Governance
Governing Board
Cycle Connect’s Governing Board provides strategic oversight, accountability, and guidance to strengthen our mission of creating access and opportunity for last-mile farmers.
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Julius Kigundu
Partner at Julius.K & Company
Finance & Audit Committee
CPA Julius Kigundu brings more than 18 years of experience across accounting, finance, auditing, credit, microfinance, banking, operations, and strategic leadership. He previously served as Cycle Connect’s Head of Finance and joined the Governing Board in 2020.
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Molly Burke
Co-Founder, Cycle Connect
Governance & Strategy
Molly Burke co-founded Cycle Connect and helped guide its growth from an early-stage organization into a social enterprise creating access and opportunity for last-mile farmers. She transitioned from CEO in 2022 and continues to support the mission through board leadership.
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Nathanial Peterson, PhD
VP, Strategic Partnerships at Busara Center for Behavioral Economics
Impact Measurement & Partnerships
Dr. Nathanial Peterson brings deep expertise in behavioral economics, impact measurement, climate resilience, partnerships, and evidence-based program design. He supports Cycle Connect’s work in strengthening impact learning, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.
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Kathryn Dutille
Chief of Staff, Microsoft
Operations & People Leadership
Kathryn Dutille has served on Cycle Connect’s board since 2018 and previously served as Chief Operating Officer. She brings strong experience in operations, budgeting, compliance, organizational culture, and people-centered leadership.
Accountability
Locally led, globally accountable.
Our governance structure helps ensure that Cycle Connect remains mission-aligned, financially responsible, and focused on measurable impact for last-mile farmers and rural communities.
Join Our Team
Create access and opportunity in the last mile.
Join a locally led team working to equip last-mile farmers with the tools, financing, training, and support they need to thrive.