Board of Directors #
Juma A M Muhimbi
Jubril Adeniji
Olusegun Agbaje
Non-Executive Director
Hanish Chandaria
Dr. Florence Temu
Ms. Charity Mwakio
Mr. Mbaraka Hussein Igangula
Mr. Habibu Juma Suluo
Mr. Muhimbi holds a National Accountancy Diploma from Dar es Salaam School of Accountancy, Master of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Birmingham, UK and is a Certified Public Accountant in Public Practice - CPA.
He his currently CEO and Managing Director of IMMMA Consultancy Services Limited and has vast board membership experience on the Boards of Akiba Commercial Bank, Unit Trust of Tanzania (Asset Management and Investor Services, AMIS & Microfinance Plc, MFI), Governing Council of the National Board of Accountants and Auditors, National Board of Accountants and Auditors NBAA, Ardhi University and Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH).
He is a member of the Institute of Directors in Tanzania and is currently the Chairman of the Social Security Regulatory Authority (SSRA).
Mr. Adeniji was appointed the pioneer Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Tanzania in July, 2016, after joining the International Banking Division in January 2016 with primary responsibility for the establishment of the Tanzania franchise. His last role prior to the recent appointment was responsibility for management of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc's Abuja and North Central Commercial Banking Division, a position he held for over four years.
His banking career spans over 20 years during which he covered banking operations and several front office roles with specific reference to Business Development, Credit and Marketing in Corporate, Commercial and Retail banking segments. Prior to joining GTBank in 2006, he worked with MBC International Bank Ltd and First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Ibadan (1997) and MBA with specialization in Finance and Accounting from the University of Liverpool (2015). He has also attended several senior management courses including the IMD High Performance Leadership, Cranfield and Michigan Ross Executive Leadership Development programs.
Mr Agbaje has over 26 years of investment and international banking experience, Mr. Agbaje is the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank plc, a position he holds since June 2011.
Mr. Agbaje joined Guaranty Trust Bank as a pioneer staff in 1991, after a rewarding stint at Ernst & Young, San Francisco, USA. His experience cuts across most aspects of the Bank's business including commercial banking, investment banking, treasury, corporate planning and strategy, settlements and operations.
Mr. Agbaje serves on the board of several other companies, which include Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) and its subsidiaries and Guaranty Trust Bank (UK) Limited. He is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School and holds a B.Sc and MBA from the University of San Francisco, USA.
Mr. Chandaria holds a BSc. in Economics & Mathematics from the University of Bristol, UK; a Master in International Business from ESC Grenoble, France and an M.Sc in International Securities, Investment & Banking from the University of Reading in the UK.
He serves as Non-Executive Director on the boards of Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Ltd and its subsidiaries. He also serves as a Director on the Boards of Kenpoly Manufacturers Ltd and Blowplast Group, both entities are incorporated in Kenya. Mr. Chandaria served as Partner with Kinetic Capital LLP, UK and Director Mosaic Capital Research Limited, London, UK.
His 21years working experience has spanned over credit analysis, financial modelling, debt financing, business investments, funds management, manufacturing, sales and banking.
Dr. Temu holds a First Degree in Medicine, Masters in Public Health and Diploma in Palliative Care, as well as a University Certificate in Geriatric Health Care Management.
She is currently Country Director for AMREF Health Africa in Tanzania, having worked for AMREF Health Africa for over ten (10) years in different capacities. While in AMREF Health Africa she served as Project Manager, Head of Programmes, Deputy Country Director in Tanzania and Country Director for Ethiopia. Prior to joining the organisation she worked with the Tanzanian Government for several years in various roles, which includes; Head of Cancer Prevention at Ocean Road Cancer Institute in Tanzania, and as a General Medical Practitioner and Researcher under Maternal and HIV Research Projects at Muhimbili National Hospital.
Dr. Temu has expertise and skills in public health, health strategy development, organisational development, strategic leaderships, health programme development and leadership, operational research, training and counselling. Her areas of interest fall under reproductive and maternal health, HIV and AIDS, non-communicable diseases, geriatric health and palliative care. Florence has taken several leadership and management courses including being part of PEAK Fellowship by Population Fellows Programs by the University of Michigan, USA. She is a member of the Institute of Directors of Tanzania (IoDT). Florence is currently enrolled in the Women Leaders for the World Programme of the Global Women Leadership Network.
Ms. Mwakio holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of Dar es Salaam, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nairobi, Diploma in Sales Management and Marketing from Cambridge Tutorial College, Diplome de langue - French from Alliance Francaise – Dar es Salaam and Diploma in Global Finance Core Program from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business (ABInBev University).
Moreover, Ms. Mwakio is a member of Institute of Directors in Tanzania (IoDT) and a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCCA).
Ms. Mwakio has 29 years post graduate experience serving as Asst Electrical Engineer, Teacher, Marketing and Administration Manager, Sales Engineer, General Manager, Finance Trainee, Management Accountant, Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, Finance Manager and Budget and Business Performance Manager East Africa.
Ms. Mwakio is a seasoned finance professional having worked in corporate finance for over 15 years. She worked for Tanzania Breweries PLC for over 13 years in various roles in finance and later worked for 2 years at Alistair Tanzania, a logistics group, as Head of Finance.
Ms. Mwakio has expertise and skills in Management, Accountancy, Sales, Marketing, Planning, Analysis and Finance.
Ms. Mwakio is currently Finance Manager and part of the Executive Committee of Irvine's Tanzania, a company that produces and sells day old chicks. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Dar-es-Salaam Mikocheni where she also serves as Board Member.
Mr. Igangula holds a Master's degree of Engineering Management (project management) from the Collage of Engineering and Technology, University of Dar es Salaam.
He also holds a Diploma in Architecture and Building design both from Ardhi Institute, Dar es Salaam and International Certificate in Architecture, Energy and Environment (Tools for climate Design) awarded by Lund University, Sweden.
Moreover, Mr. Igangula is an experienced Architect in design and construction and he currently work as a Managing Director at National Estate and Designing Consultancy Co. Ltd and has over 39 years post graduate experience serving as Architect II, Architect I, Senior Architect, Principal Architect and Director of Operations.
Mr. Igangula has anchored several special management assignments including a role in policy implementation as Director of Operations with NEDCO Ltd, President of Yanga Co. Ltd and National Chairperson of Tanzania Mines Construction, Energy and Allied Workers Union (TAMICO).
He has also served in several board roles including but not limited to; President East African Institute of Architects (EAIA), President Architects Association of Tanzania (AAT), Board Member Architect & Quantity Surveyor Registration Board (AQRB), President School of Architect and Design (SADE), Ardhi University, Board Member Parastatal Pension Fund, Board Member Minimum Wage Board (Private Sector), Board Member Sectoral Wage Board (Mining) – Ministry of Labour and Board Member Tanzania Extractive Industry, Transparent Initiative (TEITI).
He is a certified member of the Institute of Directors of Tanzania (IoDT) and is currently Vice Chairman of Board of National Estates and Designing Consultancy Co. Ltd company based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Mr. Suluo holds Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Sheffield, UK. He also holds a Bachelors of Commerce Degree in Finance from the University of Dar es Salaam. He is professionally qualified in Accountancy [Certified Public Accountant - CPA (T)] and has a registration status as a Fellow Certified Public Accountant.
He also holds a Diploma in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (Diploma in IPSAS) issued by the National Board of Accountants & Auditors (NBAA). Mr. Suluo is a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and holds Certificate in MS Windows 2000 Server and MS SQL 2000 Database Design and is an Associate Chartered Management Institute Member (ACMI) of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) of the UK, and a member of Tanzania Association of Accountants (TAA).
Mr. Suluo has 28 years post graduate experience serving as Systems Analyst Trainee, Systems Analyst, Zone Accounting Systems Analyst, Business Analyst, Senior Business Analyst, Senior Principal Accountant, Senior Principal Accountant Cum Quality Manager, Manager Financial Systems Cum Quality Manager, Manager Expenditure Accounting Cum Quality Manager, Finance Manager, Director of Corporate Affairs, and Director of Finance, Human Resource & Administration. He is currently the Director of Finance and Accounts at Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC).
Moreover, Mr. Suluo is also a Certified Director by the Institute of Directors in Tanzania (IoDT), and Certified Balanced Scorecard Professional (BSCP) issued jointly by the Balanced Scorecard Institute and The George Washington University College of Professional Studies, USA.
Mr. Suluo has expertise and skills in Corporate Affairs, Leaderships, Human Resources, Administration, Accountancy and Finance.
Management Team #
Jubril Adeniji Managing Director
Odunayo Akinyede Chief Operating Officer
Edwin Oscar Mhande Company Secretary/Head Legal
Beatrice Njau Head, Treasury
Irene Stephen Head, Systems & Control
Jacob Kamasho Head, Risk & Compliance
Janeth Mkali Head, Human Resources and Administration
Kelvin Mkwawa Head, SME Banking Group
Peter Mkande Head, Financial Control
Robert Rutahoile Head, Information Technology
Mercy Uriyo Head, Retail Banking Group
Daniel Charo Head, Digital Banking Group
Jacob Isaya Head, Operations
Robinson Ndosi Head, Credit Administration