Cathrine M. Nyachionjeka is the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Directors Zimbabwe (IoDZ) spearheading promotion and development of corporate governance best practices in Zimbabwe. An institute fostering diversity, inclusivity and ethical leadership for sustainable development. Cathrine is the first female, and the youngest CEO to be appointed by the Institute. She is an Information Scientist and Marketing Communications expert with over 10 years diverse experience working in Non-Profit Membership institutes, training and development organisations. She has held positions at Management Training Bureau (MTB) and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe (ICSAZ). Cathrine holds a Masters and Bachelorʼs Degree in Information Science from National University of Science and Technology, a Bachelor of Philosophy in Marketing Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management from the Institute of Marketing Management (IMMGSM). She is currently a Post Grad candidate for Corporate Governance. She is a member of Marketers Association of Zimbabwe and sits on the IODZ Board (ExOfficio), Non-Executive Director for ZIMCODE Trust Board and is the 2022 Chairperson of the steering committee for African Corporate Governance Network Director Week Celebration in Africa. Cathrine is passionate about effective Board governance, Strategic planning, communication, personal branding, mentorship and public relations She is a loving mother to a beautiful boy and a wife.
Farai is a seasoned business executive with over 20 years experience spanning Financial services, Fmcg, Agriculture, Media and Technology in local, regional and international markets. Farai has a wealth of leadership experience in both start-ups and established entities, He recently occupied the position of Group Head Strategy, Channel Development & Innovation for a Media House, he has held positions of Chief marketing Officer, Divisional Managing Director for business in the technology and fmcg sectors. He is the founder of Acuity group an entity with interests in Agriculture, Logistics and Technology where he is the Chief Resource Mobilisation Officer. Farai holds an Executive Masters in Administration (EMBA) from Africa University, BTech(Hons) in International Marketing from Chinhoyi University of Technology, Executive Development Program From ICAZ & Pathways, Digital Marketing Certificate from MAZ, Customer Experience Certificate MAZ, Strategic Sales Certificate from MAZ, Marketing Practitioner Status from MAZ & IMM and is in the final stages of an Executive Development program with Winfield Strategy & Innovation Institute focusing Strategy, Innovation and Transformation. Farai is passionate about Marketing, Business transformation, Innovation and Governance issues.
Gilfern Moyo is part a cohort of 22 academic ambassadors who represented Zimbabwe in the prestigious British Chevening Scholarships in 2015. He is a double master who graduated with a taught Master of Business Administration-General management (Merit) from the University of Hull in England and a Master of Public Administration (Merit) from the University of Zimbabwe. He holds a Chartered Management Institute United Kingdom Level Seven Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership and a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Training from Arnhem University in the Netherlands.
Gilfern holds a B.Sc. Honors in Politics and Administration from the University of Zimbabwe and an IPMZ Diploma in People Management. Gilfern Moyo is currently Director Administration and Human Resources for the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration and was its Acting Chief Executive Officer in 2020 before the appointment of the substantive incumbent. Gilfern has held the positions of Group Human Resources Director, Group Human Resources and Administration Executive, Business Development Executive, and Manager Human Resources for several listed and non -listed entities in both the private and public sectors in a career spanning over 21 years.
Mr. Wellington Makamure is the Regional Chief Executive Officer for Liquid Intelligent Technologies (LIT) Central Africa. The countries under Southern African Region are Botswana, DRC, Angola, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. He oversees and sits on several boards of the Group Companies in Southern Africa. He is directly responsible for the leadership, strategic and operations management of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zimbabwe.
He has served on several Boards and currently sits on the board of directors of LIT Zambia, LIT Botswana, ZOL Zimbabwe, University of Zimbabwe (Executive Council) and Air Force of Zimbabwe Charity Fund. He has been heavily involved in the planning, set up and build of the LIT network and business in Zimbabwe. He holds a B.Sc. degree and an MBA.He has worked for international big brand companies in telecommunications, consumer electronics and industrial electronics industries in both the UK and Africa since early 1980s.
He has held positions in the respective industries at both technical and senior executive levels. He has worked in senior executive positions in both public and private sectors. Mr. Wellington Makamure is a committed Christian and is imbued by Christian principles and values in all that he does. Contribution to Zimbabwe • Under his leadership LIT has built the largest local fibre network and continues to increase provision of broadband, voice and data in Zimbabwe. Additionally, LIT became the first Internet Access Provider to offer Cloud services to local businesses in Zimbabwe through the CSP agreement that LIT signed with global software giants Microsoft in 2017. • LIT through Mr Makamure’s stewardship has connected the major cities /towns on fibre within the shortest time than any other service. • Under Mr. Makamure’s leadership, LIT also became the first IAP to launch FTTH in 2013, which is currently the largest service provider. Regional Contribution •
Powerhouse banker Emmah Mungoni is ZB Financial Holdings’ Chief Financial Officer. In this role she is responsible for leading the financial component of the group’s transformation, ensuring that its financial performance is aligned with the business strategy.A chartered accountant who began her career by serving her articles with Ernst and Young more than 20 years ago, Mungoni rose to the position of Audit Supervisor before making the tactical move into industry and commerce. Since then, she has found her unique passion in the banking sector, and has strengthened her aptitude in business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiation. When she is not scaling the leadership heights of the banking sector, Mungoni shares her gifts with the broader community in the philanthropy space.
She is the former Chairperson of the Kunashe Foundation. She also chairs the Audit and Governance Subcommittee of the National Executive Committee of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC: 2019-2023) and the Finance Committee for the Green Building Council of Zimbabwe.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Executive Development Program, Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
• Masters in Business Administration, Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
• Chartered Accountant Zimbabwe (CA) (Z), Institute of Chartered Accountancy, Zimbabwe
• Registered Member of the Public Accountants and Auditors Board
• Executive Diploma in Risk Management, SIDA, Sweden
• Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Accounts (CTA equivalent), University of Zimbabwe
• Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Degree, University of Zimbabwe
AWARDS AND RESEARCH PAPERS • Outstanding Finance Director Award by Zimbabwe CEO’s Network (May 2022) • Outstanding Woman in Accounting and Finance, Gold Winner by the Zimbabwe CEO’s Network (March 2023)• Women entrepreneurship: the critical success factors for business growth in women-owned enterprises: a case for Zimbabwe, GIBS, University of Pretoria (2009) • Female director of the year nomination (IODZ, August 2022) • Presented a paper to the CEO Africa Roundtable on the impact of the monetary policy on the financial services sector • Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Zimbabwe.
Garainashe Changunda is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB), seeking a more challenging Non-Executive director’s position to leverage on proven leadership and digital skills to take the business of State-Owned Enterprises to new heights.
A results-oriented and accomplished Executive with more than 25 years’ experience in strategic and operational performance management in several banking institutions and Parastatals in Zimbabwe focusing on business growth and creation of sustainable shareholder value through good corporate governance, sound financial and risk management principles.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of Zimbabwe
- Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) (NUST) 2017
- Final Qualifying Examination: Institute of Chartered Accounts Zimbabwe (2004)
- Advanced Certificate in Financial Management: University of Cape Town (2004)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Auditing: University of South Africa (2003)
- Bachelor of Accounting Science Honours Degree: University of South Africa (2002)
- Certificate in Theory of Accounting: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (2001)
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting: NUST (1999)
Basel is a Seasoned Professional and expert, in various Minerals specializing in Marketing, Sales and Logistics, a Corporate Governance Specialist and an Entrepreneur. He has over 17 years Practical, Professional Minerals Marketing experience of which over ten (10) years have been at management and board levels. Started his Minerals Marketing career at (MMCZ) Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe in 2003. He later joined DED Trading T/A Marunic Trading a South African Company with regional and International various Minerals Production and Trading Strategic Partnerships as Head of Commercial and Corporate Affairs.
Has worked for Marange Resources (Pvt) Ltd a Subsidiary of (ZMDC) Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation and subsequently (ZCDC) Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company, in both Organisations specializing in the Marketing, Sales and Logistics of Diamonds.
He is a Founding part (Owner) Shareholder in Mineral Resources Engineering Services (Pvt) Limited, a mining consultancy services, minerals development and base metals mining and exploitation company, which has worked on several projects including overall economic viability assessment and recommendation to ZB Bank of the installation and operationalization of the Sands Retreatment Plant at the formerly owned Metallon Gold, Mazowe Gold Mine.
Shingi is a business strategist with more than 18years experience in Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the mining, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, broadcasting, agro-processing, transport, and commodity trading sectors. He has extensive experience in structured finance, global sourcing, project planning & delivery, business development, logistics & transport operations.
He is currently the Procurement Executive for the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and prior to joining ZBC, Shingi was the Chief Supply Chain Officer for the state-owned Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company. Before, he was with Alliance One International subsidiary Mashonaland Tobacco Company a privately held tobacco merchant with operations in Africa, Europe, South America, North America, and Asia, managing the logistics function. Shingi is also a finance and supply chain consultant under various bodies including the Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute for Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI).
He is a holder of a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Degree, Certificate in Business Finance, Certificate in Humanitarian Assistance and Programme Management all from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (BUSE), International Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport (CILT-UK), CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Diploma (CIPS), Advanced Certificate in Company Direction (IoDZ), Certificate in Fundamentals of Mining from the Zimbabwe School of Mines (ZSM), Certificate in Cost & Management Accounting, Certificate in Purchasing and Materials Management both from the Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC) as well as a Certificate in International Sports Management from West Virginia University (USA) among other qualifications.
Shingi is the Chairman for Tasishi Projects, an architectural design & project management firm. Non-Executive Director for VITA-PACO Plc, Institute of Directors Zimbabwe, and current Gateway High School PRC Vice Chairman. He is also into sports administration and has served in the premier league side Manica Diamonds FC executive as Secretary General. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) as well as the Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA). He is a member of various professional bodies including CIPS, ZIPS, and CIMA-AICPA.
Millicent Banda is the General Manager for Alliance Health and Northern Medical Aid Society. She has vast experience across a number of sectors including financial services, rewards and loyalty, aviation and legal.
Millicent is a seasoned marketer with over 20 years marketing experience. A strategist, she has extensive experience in project management, business development, relationship management and operations management.
Millicent is a holder of a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Advanced Leadership Certificate (Gordon Institute of Business Science), Advanced Project Management Diploma (UNISA) and a Marketing Management Diploma (IMM).
Richard is the current Managing Director of Zimbabwe Fertilizer Company
Holds the following qualifications
MBL, Master of Business Leadership (UNISA, 1994)
PhD. Chemical Engineering (University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK 1988)
BSc. Chemical Engineering (University of Manchester, UK, 1984)
Professional Courses
• Integrated Financial Management Programme –Euromoney PLC, UK
• Project Finance - World Bank. USA.
Board Membership and Professional Associations
• Board Member - ZFC Limited
• Board Member – Africa Centre for Fertiliser Development
• Board Member – Agriculture Finance Corporation Land and Development Bank
• Institution of Chemical Engineers, UK
• Zimbabwe Institute of Directors
• National Council Member – Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries
• Past Chair – Infrastructure Standing Committee – CZI
• Incoming Chair – Business Enablers Standing Committee, CZI
• Rotarian
Simba Chinyemba is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK). He studied for a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Insurance and Risk Management (NUST) before switching to study for the actuarial fellowship exams in London while working for Deloitte (UK). He eventually became probably the first black Chief Actuary of a London Market Insurance Company when he was appointed Group Chief Actuary and Executive Director at IGI (UK). IGI is an international general insurance company with offices in London, Bermuda, Amman, Mailta, Dubai, Casablanca and Kuala Lumpur. It is listed on Nasdaq in the USA.
After some stints in North America and the Middle East, Simba was subsequently appointed Group CEO of Momentum, Metropolitan Holdings in East Africa, overseeing their portfolio in 6 countries. Momentum Metropolitan Holdings is a South African based financial services company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
In search of new challenges, Simba then ventured into the wider field and worked in Lagos, Nigeria for nearly 3 years at Zenith. Fulfilling his desire to return home, he was asked to come and lead the transaction that created the largest mining group in Zimbabwe. He is now the Group CEO of the same company, Kuvimba Mining House (Pvt) Ltd.
A highly professional and experienced councillor with 10 years experience leading a local authority. Strong knowledge of governing bylaws. Successful motivator.
As a professional I bring good communication, interpersonal and strategic management with several years of professional experience. I am able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Professional Qualifications
Post graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership – Midlands State University (MSU)
Master of Commerce in Strategic Management – Great Zimbabwe University (GZU)
Advanced Certificate in Company Direction – Institute of Directors Zimbabwe (IoDZ)
Executive Diploma in Business Leadership – Zimbabwe Institute of Management (ZIM)
Diploma in Business Administration (ZIM)
Diploma in Accountancy – Sothern Africa Association of Accountancy (SAAA)
Membership of Professional Bodies
Zimbabwe Institute of Management – Member
Institute of Directors Zimbabwe – Member
Southern Africa Association of Accountancy (SAAA) - Member
Addmore is the current, Country Director (Zimbabwe Member Association)
Holds a Post graduate Studies: Master of Arts Development Studies, University of Leeds, MA Development Studies- Human and Sustainable Development), Post graduate diploma: media and communication University of Zimbabwe, post grad. Diploma media and communication, BSC.Hons. Politics and Administrationof Zimbabwe, B.SC. (hons) politics and administration.
Professional Qualification
1: Sphere standards and Red Cross code of conduct application in Food Aid Emergencies, Christian Aid / Red Cross, Zimbabwe, 2003
2: Monitoring and Evaluation Training of Trainers Course (Food Aid): WFP, Zimbabwe 2004
3: Report writing Course: WFP, Zimbabwe 2004
4: HIV and AIDS awareness in Emergencies Training of Trainers: WFP, Zimbabwe 2005
5: Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in Emergencies: WFP, Zimbabwe 2005
6: Conflict Management and Prevention, DPC (UK), ICCO Netherlands, 2011
7: Child Protection and Policy Formulation, NCCA Australia/Save The Children/KCS UK, 2012
8: Cash Transfer Programming and Management Level 2: Cash Learning Partnership/CFGB 2013 / Oxfam 2016
9: Results Based Management - SOS Germany / SOS Children’s Villages International 2019
10: Child Safeguarding – SOS Children’s Villages International 2018
Cathrine M. Nyachionjeka is the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Directors Zimbabwe (IoDZ) spearheading promotion and development of corporate governance best practices in Zimbabwe. An institute fostering diversity, inclusivity and ethical leadership for sustainable development. Cathrine is the first female, and the youngest CEO to be appointed by the Institute. She is an Information Scientist and Marketing Communications expert with over 10 years diverse experience working in Non-Profit Membership institutes, training and development organisations. She has held positions at Management Training Bureau (MTB) and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe (ICSAZ). Cathrine holds a Masters and Bachelorʼs Degree in Information Science from National University of Science and Technology, a Bachelor of Philosophy in Marketing Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management from the Institute of Marketing Management (IMMGSM). She is currently a Post Grad candidate for Corporate Governance. She is a member of Marketers Association of Zimbabwe and sits on the IODZ Board (ExOfficio), Non-Executive Director for ZIMCODE Trust Board and is the 2022 Chairperson of the steering committee for African Corporate Governance Network Director Week Celebration in Africa. Cathrine is passionate about effective Board governance, Strategic planning, communication, personal branding, mentorship and public relations She is a loving mother to a beautiful boy and a wife.
