Felistas Gurajena appointed Seed Co Acting managin...

Felistas Gurajena appointed Seed Co Acting managing director

Zim Now Writer

Felistus Ndawi-Gurajena has been appointed Seed Co Zimbabwe acting managing director.

In a circular, Seed Co said Gurajena has been appointed effective March 16, 2024 following the resignation of Terrence Chimanya as the managing director on the same date.

Seed Co has described Gurajena as a seasoned professional with over 18 years of experience within the Seed Co Group.

“Prior to this role, Gurajena served as the General Manager, overseeing the Seed Co Group Vegetables Business Segment. Earlier in her career, she held various leadership positions including Group Head of Treasury and Finance Director for Seed Co Zimbabwe.

“She possesses a deep understanding of the Zimbabwean business landscape and is recognized for her astute business acumen,” reads the circular.

Gurajena holds both an Honours and Master’s degree in Accounting Sciences from Unisa, complemented by certificates in International Cash Management and Financial Director Planning and Analysis from the Association for Corporate Treasurers (UK) and the Association for Finance Professionals (USA) respectively.

Additionally, she is an alumna of the Executive Development Business Transformation program at Stanford Graduate school of Business, class of 2023.

Gurajena began her career as an articled clerk with KMPG Chartered Accountants, where she trained between 2000 and 2006.

In her extended professional endeavours, she serves as a board member and chairperson of the Audit Committee and Loans Review Committee at the AFC Land and Development Bank of Zimbabwe.

She previously held the position of deputy chairperson of the Competition and Tariffs Commission Board for six years.