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Mr Vilipo Munthali - Chairman
Mr. Munthali is a seasoned chartered accountant. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from the University of Malawi and MBA (Management College of Southern Africa), Gaborone, Botswana. He is a Fellow, Chartered Professional Accountant- FCPA, Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA), he is a Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi, he is a Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - FCCA and a Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – ACCA. He is the Managing Consultant at Swift Resources. He has previously held the position of Chief Finance Officer for First Capital Bank plc both in Malawi and Botswana. He has over 20 years’ experience in the banking sector. He joined the Board in September 2020.
Mr Gladson Kuyeri
Mr Gladson Kuyeri is a Fellow and Chartered Marketer with a background in electronic Payment Systems, Telecoms and Retail Management. He holds a Master of Communications Management from the University of Strathclyde, UK and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Malawi. He is the current Chief Commercial Officer at Malawi Telecommunications Limited. He has held various senior positions in Business Development with Malawi Switch Centre Limited and Telekom Networks Malawi Limited. He has been on the Board since 2017.
Ms Moureen Mbeye
Ms Mbeye is the Acting Financial Controller for Press Corporation plc. She holds Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Malawi, she is a Fellow, Chartered Certified Accountant and a Certified Public Accountant. She has previously worked as a senior auditor at KCC Finance Associates and Peter Holdsworth & Company. She has vast experience of over 15 years, in audit and assurance and sits in a number of boards. She joined the Board in April 2022.
Prof. Betchani Tchereni
Prof. Tchereni is the current Secretary to Treasury in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs. Before the current position, he was Executive Dean at Malawi University of Business and Applied Studies (MUBAS). He has also held a number of senior management in various institutions, including the position of Vice President of the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA). Prof. Tchereni holds a PhD in Economics from the North-West University in South Africa, a Master of Arts (Economics) from the University of Malawi, an Advanced Certificate in Econometrics from the University of Pretoria, and a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Malawi. He is also a public and motivational speaker, a Minister of the Word of God, a community leader and author.
Mr Chancy Simwaka
Mr. Simwaka is the current Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism. He has previously served as Secretary to Treasury in the Ministry of Finance Economic Planning and Development. Mr Simwaka has also served the Government of Malawi in various senior capacities. He joined the Board in September 2020.
Ms. Neema Chambalo
Ms. Chambalo is a legal practitioner. Currently, she works as a Legal Services Manager and Company Secretary for National Economic Empowerment Fund Limited. She has previously worked as a Legal and Compliance Officer at United General Insurance Company Limited. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) from the University of Malawi.
Mr. Chipiliro Phiri
Mr. Phiri is the Executive Director of Development Concept where he leads programming of various interventions in environment, education, governance, economic empowerment and health. He has served in various boards for non-governmental organisations and has vast experience in resource mobilization, project management, people management and monitoring and evaluation. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Development Studies from the University of Africa, a Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Development from The DO School in Germany and a Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation from the Catholic University of Malawi.
Ms. Pirira Ndaferankhande
Ms. Ndaferankhande is an Information Technology and Leadership and Change Management Specialist. She is currently working as an Executive Director in Malawi Interfaith AIDS Association. She has previously worked with MTL and John Hopkins and UNC Universities. She holds Master of Science in Leadership and Change Management with Leeds Metropolitan University through MIM Campus obtained in 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with London Metropolitan University. She is an expert in Monitoring and Evaluation with 5 years’ experience. She has experience working with the Donor Community, Local and National organizations and different funding partners.
Mr. Godfrey Mtongola
Mr. Mtongola is an Irrigation Engineer with experience in providing agricultural extension services in irrigation and construction and maintenance of irrigation systems. He has worked as an Irrigation Manager at East Africa Plantations Limited Mchezi Hill estates in Kasungu and currently runs a private consulting company Aqua-tech Irrigation and Sanitation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Irrigation Engineering obtained from Lilongwe University of Agricultural and Natural Resources, Bunda College.
