Professional History
Abridged Resume
June 2017 - Present
Adjunct Lecturer (Business Ethics, Corporate Governance and Marketing Research) Catholic University of Zimbabwe
Designed and introduced the Corporate Governance Module for the Faculty of Commerce at the Catholic University of Zimbabwe (2019)
Proficient in use of Blended Learning Practices of instruction including synchronous and asynchronous on-line lecturing using Google Meet, Big Blue Button, Zoom, Powerpoint, videos, and WhatsApp.
Evaluation of students and supervision of research.
Designing, preparing and developing courses and teaching materials.
Currently reading and researching for a PhD in Commerce and Post Graduate Diploma in Education.
February 2016 - Present
Managing Consultant - Nom-One Enterprise Solutions
Providing strategic vision and leadership to a highly competitive management consulting firm.
Key client facing role centres on providing consultancy and advisory services to build client shareholder value and reduce risk through strategic advisory insights in strategy formulation, organisational development, innovative approaches to unlocking optimum value and mitigating risk in procurement, supply and value chains, executive recruitment, HR training, compliance and adoption of good corporate governance practices and business ethics.
March 2002 - January 2016
Chief Executive Officer - Blue Ribbon Industries Limited
Led a team of six executives in managing and operating a group of three companies comprised of Blue Ribbon Foods (Wheat and maize milling), Mitchells PL (Confectionery) and Nutresco Foods (Nutrition Supplements)
Developed business strategies and recommended to the Board annual business plans and budgets to attain the company’s financial, operating and social responsibility objectives.
Managed day to day business affairs of the company to attain set key performance indicators.
Sourced, negotiated and contracted for major high value grain commodity supplies and service contracts.
Ensured adherence to good corporate governance principles, compliance requirements, risk management and sound business ethics.
Provided strategic leadership in the organization and skills development to meet succession planning needs.
Managed key Supplier and Stakeholder relations by interacting with critical government and quasi government organisations, as well as private local and international commodity brokers and suppliers.
January 2000 - March 2002
Group Procurement Executive – TA Holdings Limited
Established a green field centralized Procurement Department for TA Holdings Foods Division encompassing Blue Ribbon Industries, United Refineries Ltd and Aroma Bakeries delivering substantial savings.
Formulated and implemented procurement strategies for key raw materials, services and projects.
Negotiated supply, service contracts and conducted supplier relationship management to improve supply chain efficiencies and business profitability for group companies.