Mukwandi Chibesakunda

CEO Zanaco

Mukwandi has a banking career that stretches over two decades, during which she has held a multitude of high-ranking positions within Zambia's financial sector. Currently, as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of ZANACO, one of Zambia’s foremost banking institutions, Mukwandi has made a remarkable impact. In recognition of her outstanding leadership and contributions to the banking sector, CEO Monthly, a globally acclaimed publication, honoured her with the title of Zambia's CEO of the Year in 2021. Additionally, the Africa Leadership Magazine acknowledged her exemplary achievements by crowning her the African Female Leader of the Year for 2021. In the following year, 2022, Mukwandi received further accolades as she was bestowed with the Inclusive Leader for Zambia award at the Gender Mainstream Awards held in South Africa, which is an initiative by Business Engage. Her momentous strides in the banking sector have not gone unnoticed as she is also nominated for the African Banker Awards in 2023.

Academically, Mukwandi is well-accomplished. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Zambia and furthered her education by earning a Master’s in Business Administration from the Alliance Business School,Manchester University, UK. Apart from her impressive professional and academic achievements, Mukwandi is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School Executive Program and distinguished alumnus of the Insead Business School Female Leadership Program. Her stature within the industry is reflected in her fellowships at the Zambia Institute of Banking and Financial Services and the Institute of Directors, Zambia.

2024 Agenda Sessions

Pan African investment – developing projects through local financing

Why are local banks better suited to navigate dynamic and emerging investment projects across the continent?
Does their expert local knowledge through branch networks provide them an edge to invest wisely?
How can Africa's banks offer mining companies a vital lifeline where hesitant external investors are unwilling to tread?
West Africa leading the way - Are local banks better suited to manage the potential risks towards collective success?

Tuesday 06 February 15:30 - 16:00 Governments Stage 1

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 15:30 02/06/2024 16:00 Pan African investment – developing projects through local financing

Why are local banks better suited to navigate dynamic and emerging investment projects across the continent?
Does their expert local knowledge through branch networks provide them an edge to invest wisely?
How can Africa's banks offer mining companies a vital lifeline where hesitant external investors are unwilling to tread?
West Africa leading the way - Are local banks better suited to manage the potential risks towards collective success?

Governments Stage 1 Africa/Johannesburg

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