Core Team Members

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Anthony C Grant

Chief Executive Officer

Anthony C Grant

Chief Executive Officer

Three decades in banking, financial inclusion and innovation. Led the launch of mobile banking as MD at Tanzanian industry leader Exim Bank, and earlier as Finance Bank Zambia CEO drove nationwide delivery of MSME financial and business services. Elsewhere in Africa, he has held positions with Citibank and with an HSBC affiliate.

Mainga Bwalya

Chief Financial Officer

Mainga Bwalya

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Mainga Bwalya

Chief Financial Officer

A qualified Chartered accountant with over 14 years’ finance and accounting experience; having previously worked for Mahtani Group of Companies Property division Zambia, Eltech Investments Limited in Zambia, Royal Bank of Canada Offshore Fund Managers in Guernsey Channel Islands, AON Insurance Managers in Bermuda and Ernst & Young Zambia. Previously worked in the roles of Senior Accountant, Finance Director, Valuations analyst, Account Executive and Audit Senior.

Chipo Chawanda

Head Information Communication Technology

Chipo Chawanda

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Chipo Chawanda

Head Information Communication Technology

Award winner in innovation with 16 years’ work experience in the banking industrial managing information technology systems with 5 years at management level. participated in the implementation of national projects (National Financial Switch, Cheque Truncation System Centralized Direct Debit Mandate). Worked for ZECHL and FNB as Operations Manager and Senior support System respectively. Holds MSc: Information System Management. BSc (Hons): Computing, Higher Diploma: Management of Information Systems, Network+, ATM and Certification.

Astrida Chomba Willombe

Head Business Development and Operations

Astrida Chomba Willombe

Head Business Development and Operations

Chartered Marketer with over 22years banking experience with 10 years at senior management, 5years experience in agriculture and livestock retail industry. Focus on start-ups, organizational process restructure, business development and management. Holds a master in Business Administration (DMI).

Bertram Shim Muzandu

Systems Administrator

Bertram Shim Muzandu

Mr Bertram Shim Muzandu

Systems Administrator

Work history includes 4 years in the field of information technology, Systems Administrator, and Network Support staff for Neurotech Zambia Limited, and as IT Support Staff for Better Now Financial Services Limited.

Chilombo Silwembe

Accountant

Chilombo Silwembe

Accountant

A qualified Accountant with over 19 years’ experience in the retail and travel industry environments. Her many skills range from financial reporting, management accounts preparation and budgeting.

Prudence Mwenya Chimbukuma

Compliance Officer

Prudence Mwenya Chimbukuma

Customer Service Officer

Has 17 years banking experience with focus on customer service, operations, credit facility reviews and securities in both corporate and retail. Was member of implementation of cheque truncation system, currency rebasing and the National Financial Switch. Holds bachelors’ degree in Financial Services (UNZA).

Claudius Mudala Fundi

Agent Network Manager

Claudius Mudala Fundi

Agent Network Manager

Over 30 years experience in Banking, Micro Finance and Mobile Money / Digital Payments. Member of first Zoona Zambia Agency distribution network recruitment and setup. Spearheaded introduction of mobile money agencies onto the Zambian Market, supervising first mobile money agent transaction in Zambia.