Former Commissioner General of Rwanda Revenue Authority appointed to lead African tax body

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has appointed Mary Baine as its new Executive Secretary, effective 1 July 2025. She succeeds Mr. Logan Wort, who has held the position since ATAF’s founding in 2009. Baine, a respected tax expert, has been Deputy Executive Secretary of ATAF. She previously held the role of Commissioner General of the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA). Announcing her appointment, ATAF Chairperson Mr. Edward Kieswetter stated “Ms. Baine’s appointment marks a new and exciting chapter in ATAF’s journey. Her extensive expertise, proven leadership, and unwavering commitment

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has appointed Mary Baine as its new Executive Secretary, effective 1 July 2025. She succeeds Mr. Logan Wort, who has held the position since ATAF’s founding in 2009. Baine, a respected tax expert, has been Deputy Executive Secretary of ATAF. She previously held the role of Commissioner General of the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA). Announcing her appointment, ATAF Chairperson Mr. Edward Kieswetter stated “Ms. Baine’s appointment marks a new and exciting chapter in ATAF’s journey. Her extensive expertise, proven leadership, and unwavering commitment to the Forum’s mission uniquely position her to lead ATAF into its next phase.” Before being named Executive Secretary, Ms. Baine served as ATAF’s Deputy Executive Secretary, where she was responsible for the organization’s strategic planning, engagement with international partners, and promotion of African multilateral tax initiatives. Her prior service also includes a distinguished public sector career in Rwanda, where she held senior positions such as Commissioner General of the Rwanda Revenue Authority and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Over the years, Baine has consistently focused on strengthening tax systems and enhancing domestic resource mobilization as key drivers of sustainable economic development across Africa. As Executive Secretary, she will lead ATAF’s efforts to promote inclusive, efficient, and resilient tax systems, while supporting member states and contributing to the broader African development agenda. With 44 member countries, ATAF is Africa’s leading network for improving tax administration through knowledge sharing, capacity building, and influence on regional and global tax policy.