GMB appoints new CEO

Zim Now Writer

The Grain Marketing Board has appointed Clemence Guta as the acting chief executive officer, taking over from Rockie Mutenha who retired last month.

Guta’s tenure began on April 1, 2023.

Mutenha was in charge of the organisation since May 2017 on a five-year contract which was extended by another year, ending on March 31 this year.

His retirement is in compliance with the GMB retirement policy.

In a notice to announce the appointment of the new CEO, the board, management and staff of GMB, thanked Mutenha for his contribution to the organisation.

“Mr Mutenha provided leadership to the GMB during a period of significant business challenges and successfully achieved grain intake rebound from a low of 208 311 tonnes in 2016 to a high of 1 099 117 tonnes in 2021.

“He also successfully oversaw the rebranding of the GMB for the first time since its establishment in 1931,” read the statement.

Before the current appointment, Guta was finance director for the grain firm since June 1, 2016, and at one stage served as operations director.

A qualified chartered accountant and a holder of a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the University of Zimbabwe, Guta previously held non-executive directorship positions in companies in the financial and medical insurance sectors.

Guta brings to the GMB over 25 years of experience at senior management level in various sectors, including financial, manufacturing, distribution and insurance.