John Rwangombwa

John Rwangombwa is a Rwandan accountant, politician and banker. He is the former governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, the central bank and national banking regulator. He held that position from 25 February 2013 until February 25, 2025.

Background and education Rangombwa studied at Makerere University, in Kampala, Uganda, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in accounting. He also holds a Master of Business Administration, specializing in accounting, from the Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands.

Career Rangombwa started at Rwanda Revenue Authority where he ascended to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Customs for Operations, serving in that capacity from June 1998 until February 2002. In this capacity, he oversees the modernization of the bank's monetary policy framework, by targeting inflation and abandoning the targeting of monetary aggregate, in anticipation of the creation of the East African Currency Union. In 2019, Rwanda's cabinet approved an extension of six years to Rwangombwa's term of as governor.

Other responsibilities Presidential Advisory Council, Member World Economic Forum, Member of the Global Agenda Council East African Development Bank, Member of the Board of Governors (2008-2013)