Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 38 years of experience in investment banking, trade, and finance, this expert is a specialist in financial sector development and governance. Expertise includes leading both international and local initiatives in investment and business environment reforms, financial inclusion, and MSME access to finance. Successfully managed projects across Southern and East Africa, achieving significant accomplishments such as reducing business start-up times in Harare and developing comprehensive investment policies. Previously held leadership roles as Managing Partner and Team Leader, demonstrating strong project management and strategic development skills.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the EU, USAID, African Development Bank, and the Global Fund. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in governance, financial inclusion, and investment promotion sectors. Led regional and national projects in Southern Africa, including Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi, and Zambia, focusing on enhancing investment environments, financial sector development, and business regulatory reforms.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in trade, banking, SME development, and the private sector, the expert has held roles such as Managing Partner, Team Leader, and Financial Consultant. Focus areas include investment banking, financial inclusion, and business environment reforms. Interdisciplinary expertise includes project management and governance, with a geographic scope covering Southern and East Africa. Career highlights include facilitating cross-cutting initiatives like financial sector development and foreign direct investment, contributing to regional economic growth and development. Extensive geographic experience includes working in Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, as well as the UK, USA, and Belgium.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Shona, with English being extensively used in professional settings across multiple countries. Basic proficiency in Portuguese and French, utilized in supervising teams reporting in these languages. Language skills have supported work in diverse, multilingual environments, including in-country projects and international collaborations. Background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) from the University of Zimbabwe. Additionally, obtained a Chartered Secretary & Accountancy Diploma from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators, now the Corporate Governance Institute, in Zimbabwe. Holds a Diploma in Banking from the Institute of Bankers in Zimbabwe and a Bachelor of Theology degree from the Catholic University of Zimbabwe.