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REGISTERED OFFICE

Plot 4970, Manda Road,
Industrial Area,
Lusaka, Zambia

Tel:+260 211 369 000
Fax:+260 211 369 050

Postal Address:
Private Bag 17, Woodlands,
Lusaka, Zambia

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    Our talented team has helped us grow into one of the most recognisable brands in Zambia.

    Leadership team

    Faith Mukutu

    Chief Executive Officer

     

    Nationality: Zambian

     

    Qualifications: Chartered Accountant, a Fellow of Association of Certified Chartered Accountants and Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants

     

    Experience: Over 15 years’ experience in senior finance positions of major corporates, including Zambia Sugar Plc and Zambian Breweries (part of the SABMiller Group).

     

    Patrick Kalifungwa

    Chief Financial Officer

     

    Nationality: Zambian

     

    Qualifications: Chartered Accountant, a Fellow of Association of Certified Chartered Accountants and Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants, post graduate diploma in International Business.

     

    Experience: Over 20 years’ experience in the financial services sector. He has served in various senior management roles and been responsible for overseeing the overall financial management and control processes of these organisations. He has been responsible for executing key financial actions across the board, including coordinating and management of quarterly profit forecasts, and advising on annual departmental budgets.

     

    Mwansa Mulumba Mutimushi

    Executive – Company Secretary, Legal Counsel and Head of Administration

     

    Nationality: Zambian

     

    Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Zambia, master's degree in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Turin and post graduate diploma in Management, Leadership and Sustainability from the University of Cumbria. A qualified mediator and an associate arbitrator.

     

    Experience: A legal practitioner with over 20 years post bar qualification experience as corporate counsel and company secretary. Commenced her career in renowned law firms before joining National Savings & Credit Bank as the first in-house counsel. This pivoted her career as she set out to establish legal departments for multinational corporations, namely Zambian Breweries Plc., Zambia Sugar Plc. and Zambeef Products Plc.

     

    Nyangu Kayamba

    Executive – Human Resources

     

    Nationality: Zambian

     

    Qualifications: MBA, post graduate diploma in Financial Management, and BA degree in Library Studies.

     

    Experience: Over 26 years of experience in HR with senior positions at Multichoice Zambia, Barclays Bank Zambia, and Zambian Breweries Plc. Her expertise includes leadership development, organisational transformation, employee engagement, risk and compliance management, performance management, and strategy formulation and alignment. She also has experience serving on boards.

     

    Gys White

    Executive – Poultry & Milling

     

    Nationality: South African

     

    Qualifications: B Com Honours in Accounting and MBA from the University of Stellenbosch.

     

    Experience: He played a pivotal role in transforming Darling Dairies into one of South Africa's largest independent dairies, spearheaded the development of Namib Poultry, a ground-breaking ZAR 800 million integrated poultry broiler project for NMI Group, and was Managing Director at Goldenlay, Zambia's premier egg producer, before joining Zambeef.

     

    Mike Lovett

    Executive – Cropping

     

    Nationality: Zambian

     

    Qualifications: Studied in the United Kingdom at the Royal Agricultural College, under-studied at Mbala Farms.

     

    Experience: Worked in Mazabuka on a mixed farm of wheat, maize and soya beans, then on a mainly sugarcane farm for 16 years before joining Zambeef in 2008 to start the Palm plantation in Mpika. He has held the roles of General Manager, Director of Farming and Chief Operating Officer. He currently manages Chiawa, Huntley and Mpongwe farms as Executive of Cropping.

     

    Gerrie Kapfidze

    Executive – Commercial

     

    Nationality: Zimbabwean

     

    Qualifications: MBA in Marketing and Operations from ESADE Business School; BSc in Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Zimbabwe.

     

    Experience: Over 25 years of multi-country expertise in business and talent development for commercial entities in the FMCG industry, working with Delta Beverages (part of SABMiller), Edrington, PepsiCo Foods, Mars Inc. and Unilever South Africa. Holds memberships with the Institute of Business Advisers (South Africa) as a Certified Business Advisor, and the Zambia Institute of Marketing.

     

    Ezekiel Sekele

    Executive – Corporate Affairs and Sustainability

     

    Nationality: Zambian

     

    Qualifications: MBA from Oxford Brookes University; Master of Commerce in Development Finance from the University of Cape Town; post-qualifying diploma in Corporate Governance from the Chartered Governance Institute; fellow of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.

     

    Experience: 20 years of experience in senior management. Previously Director of Corporate Affairs at Zambian Breweries. He has held positions at multinational companies, such as SABMiller Mozambique (CDM), Deloitte & Touche, and the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) at Mpongwe Development Company.

     

    Tiri Mandava

    Executive – Logistics and Operations

     

    Nationality: Zimbabwean

     

    Qualifications: BCom Economics and Information Systems, University of KwaZulu-Natal.

     

    Experience: Over 17 years of experience in FMCG, supply chain, transport and distribution. Has overseen the construction of new distribution centres, implemented sales and operations planning, warehouse management systems, transport management systems, achieved ISO certifications for various organisations, and seamlessly integrated new supply chain networks. Led the supply chain and distribution operations for one of the largest manufacturing organisations in Zimbabwe and managed one of Zimbabwe's largest transport companies.

     

    Walter Roodt

    Executive – Large Livestock and Strategic Projects

     

    Nationality: Namibian

     

    Qualifications: Master’s degree in animal nutrition from the University of Pretoria; Senior Executive Programme at the London School of Business.

     

    Experience: Animal scientist. Worked in Namibia as Technical Manager at Feedmaster. Joined Zambeef in 2008 to start up Novatek Animal Feeds as a green fields project. Served as General Manager before being promoted to the role of Deputy Managing Director. Appointed to the Zambeef board and served as CEO for two years during a phase of rapid change before stepping down to the position he currently holds.

     

    Staff

    The Zambeef of today would not have been possible without the commitment and hard work of every single employee. Our company’s success can be attributed to our culture of teamwork, integrity, passion and dedication.

    Our team of over 8,000 employees consists mainly of Zambian nationals, with a blend of recent hires and seasoned workers whose tenure ranges from under a year to 30 years. We view our employees as family and are committed to driving diversity and inclusion, with a deliberate action plan to grow female representation within our business. We are proud to have the first indigenous female Zambian Chief Executive Officer.

     

    Our focus is on developing people through training and recruitment. We aim to bring out the best in everyone and ensure that our employees continue to research, innovate, ask questions, and maintain a sense of curiosity while developing daily processes.

    Testimonials

    Discover the untold stories of the faces that have shared in Zambeef's journey. These stories begin with a cup of coffee served with love, setting the mood for the productive day ahead. We share the journey of Peter, who has devoted more than a decade of his life to serving in the administration department.

     

    Peter, in his diligence, has acquired skills that will equip not only the present but his future too. At Zambeef, we celebrate the friendships and commitments that have brought us through our 30-year journey.

     

    Peter Chulu
    ZAMBEEF

    "Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.
    . - Bob Kerrey
    Kasupa is the heart of Zambeef's culture of kindness. Over her decade-long career in the IT department, she has consistently demonstrated compassion and professionalism, ensuring the satisfaction of both employees and customers with her exceptional support.
    Helping others, both in her professional and personal life, is what truly fulfills her. This dedication to service is something we, at Zambeef deeply value and admire.

     

    Mubanga Kasupa

    ZAMBEEF

    We are deeply invested in the potential of young people, which is why our commitment to providing you with the necessary resources starts with the dedication of our Food Safety Manager.
    Enthusiastic and dedicated to upholding the highest food safety standards, Mwangala has been a valued member of the Zambeef family for three years. She is passionate about a sustainable Zambia and is committed to ensuring that Zambeef's customers enjoy the finest quality products compliant to ISO 22000.

     

    Mwangala Sanyambe

    ZAMBEEF

    Strong partnerships are the lifeblood of any thriving business. At Zambeef, we understand the importance of cultivating these connections to enhance livelihoods. Leading this charge is Chivunda, our dedicated Credit Controller who has been with Zambeef for 6 years.
    Balancing the delicate art of maintaining positive client relationships while ensuring meticulous management of credit records and supplier interactions, Chivunda approaches his demanding role with unwavering enthusiasm and passion.

     

    Chivunda Kapende

    ZAMBEEF

    Our story is woven together by the dedication of those who tirelessly strive for excellence.
    Stephany, a sewing machine operator who joined the Zamshu family in 2003, is a testament to this spirit.

    With unwavering perseverance and an eye for detail, Stephany has honed her craft, ensuring that each stitch is a masterpiece. Through her labour of love, she devotedly provides for her family and serves as a beacon of diligence to her community.

     

    Stephania Lumbileni

    ZAMSHU

    At Zambeef we believe in empowering our teams for the future. Evans Silungwe is a multi-skilled gentleman who clocks 21 years with Zamshu. He is the man responsible for ensuring that your shoes are as steady as can be. He is a sole pressing machine operator. His multiple skills allow him to maneuver in different departments such as the PPT.

     

    Zambeef has equipped him with knowledge, understanding and skills in the shoe manufacturing process which he can utilize in the future. With all the knowledge he has acquired, he remains dedicated to excellence in his work.

     

    Evans Silungwe

    ZAMSHU

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