This archive report was first published on 2 September 2021.
Published on September 2, 2021, Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Jonas Mushosho as a Non-Executive Director to its board, following the retirement of Christopher Newson, a seasoned banker who served the board for a year.
Jonas Mushosho brings a wealth of leadership experience, having led multi-national portfolios in different lines of business, particularly in financial services. He has served in senior leadership positions in both the private and public sectors.
Before joining Equity Group, Jonas Mushosho served as the Chief Executive Officer at Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited between 2012 and 2019. He also held the position of Managing Director for Old Mutual Rest of Africa, where he was responsible for strategy implementation, stakeholder management, investment performance management, governance, and compliance.
Jonas Mushosho is currently a Director at Brooks & Oracle, a council member at Zimbabwe Open University, and serves as a non-executive director at Delta Corporation.
Speaking on his appointment, Jonas Mushosho said, “I am thrilled to be joining the board at a time when the company has reached a Kes 1.12 trillion total assets base and is focused on strengthening its regional business. By working together with the highly skilled management and staff at Equity, we will be able to further grow our business and continue to provide inclusive financial services in the countries we serve in furtherance of the Group’s vision of championing the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa.”
Jonas Mushosho holds a Bachelor of Accounting Science from the University of South Africa, a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, and an MBA from the University of Zimbabwe. He also has postgraduate qualifications from the University of Cape Town, Graduate School of Business, London Business School, and Harvard Business School among others. He is a Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
