Executive Council Members

Ozewell Chiengwa

Ozewell is a versatile Anti-Money Laundering Specialist with extensive experience in developing and implementing the organisation’s enterprise risk management framework that effectively deals with financial crime, regulatory and compliance violations. Adept in overseeing the implementation of internal controls and systems that successfully mitigate risk including frequently testing internal controls to identify areas of improvement and implement optimized solutions.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Administration from the University of Zimbabwe, an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degree from Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe and a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from the University of South Africa. He is also a Full CIS holder (ICSAZ). Ozewell is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS), Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) from the International Academy of Business and Financial Management (IABFM). He also completed a Barclays & University of Cambridge Compliance Career Program. Ozewell is the AML Manager for a regional financial services company.

Davison Mupasiri

Davison Mupasiri is the Group Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer for First Mutual Holdings Group. Davison is a holder of a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Applied Accounting (ACCA/Oxford Brookes University) and has more than 20years experience in accounting, internal audit and compliance. Additionally, Davison has attended several courses in General Taxation, Tax Planning and Compliance (Compliance Institute of South Africa).

Ellistas Gapu

Ellistas has extensive experience in the financial services sector spanning for more than 13 years having worked for a Banking Institution and various Asset Management companies. She is a professional with a diverse background covering Risk and Compliance, Financial Reporting, Internal Auditing and Compensation and Benefits Administration. She holds a Bachelor’s (Hons) Degree in Accounting, a Diploma in Banking and is an Affiliate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Chipo Tarisai Mpofu

Chipo holds a Masters of Science in Risk Management and Insurance and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Insurance & Risk Management from National University of Science and Technology. She is an ambitious, goal-oriented Risk & Compliance Professional offering expertise in regulatory compliance, monitoring & testing, Anti Money Laundering (AML) legislation including: Know Your Customer experience, training and ensuring compliance with the legislation, risk management. Chipo has six (6) years’ experience in the Insurance industry having been with Old Mutual Life Assurance Company initially as an administrator then as a Compliance Officer. Currently she is employed by Cassava Smartech as a Compliance Officer.

Takunda Marere

Mr. Takunda Marere is the Group General Manager responsible for Operations and Risk for Imara Capital Zimbabwe Pvt Ltd and its subsidiaries. He has over 15 years of experience in leading audit teams and has been directly involved in establishing a compliance and risk culture for group companies in Sub Saharan Africa. Takunda is a qualified accountant with the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants and is a holder of a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Gloucestershire. He also holds certifications in IT Audit (CISA, QiCA), IT Risk (CRISC), and Internal Auditing (CIA, PIIA, CRMA).

Stancy Makuyana

Stancy is currently Group Legal Advisor for First Mutual Holdings since June 2020. She previously worked for CABS as a Compliance Manager in charge of Legal and Regulatory Affairs and before that as an Assistant Company Secretary for Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited. Stancy is a governance, legal and compliance professional with a demonstrated history of working in the financial sector. She is skilled in Commercial and Corporate legal work, Corporate Governance, Company Secretarial, and Compliance Risk Management.

Stancy is a holder of a Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree from the Midlands State University; is a Certified Compliance Professional by the International Academy of Business and Financial Management (IABFMA) and holds an International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance from the International Compliance Association in association with Alliance Manchester Business School. Stancy enjoys travelling, taking part in endurance sports and exercising and participating in philanthropic work.

Jeffrey Tafara Mugwagwa

Jeffrey is a Certified Anti Money Laundering Professional with extensive and expansive experience in Risk Management & Compliance. Jeff also is also a Certified Financial Crime Specialist with ACFCS. Jeff has extensive banking experience amassed though graduate traineeship and various roles within Financial Institutions. He holds a first-class degree in Economics, and Masters Degree in Business Administration with the University of South Wales. Jeff also holds various certifications in Anti Bribery and Corruption, Sanctions Compliance and Transaction Monitoring. Currently, he is working on getting ISO Certified in Anti Bribery and Corruption. He holds professional membership with the Institute of Risk Management and the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa.