Alex Abala is the Senior Manager – Reward & Benefits at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda, one of East Africa’s largest pension and social security institutions. With over 11 years of progressive experience in total rewards, he leads the design and execution of NSSF’s reward strategy, encompassing job architecture and grading, compensation design, pay-for-performance, employee benefits, wellness, and recognition programmes. In this role, he partners closely with executive leadership to align reward practices with organisational objectives and drive sustainable business performance.

Alex holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of East London and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Makerere University. He is a recipient of the WorldatWork Foundation Scholarship and a founding member of the Reward & Benefits Association Uganda.