The Coronation
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Dr Lance Shingai Mambondiani is an award winning and vastly experienced financial services executive over many years. He is a former CEO of ABC Holdings Zimbabwe and Managing Director of BancABC Zimbabwe. Prior to BancABC, he was CEO at Steward Bank, a subsidiary of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe. He has worked for several regional and international financial institutions and was lecturer in International Finance for Development at the University of Lancashire in the United Kingdom. He is a renowned turnaround strategist and recognized internationally as a digital banking thought leader, with an established track record of innovating and delivering financial results in challenging environments.

He has a combination of skills in financial markets, retail banking delivery channels, private wealth management, corporate finance, business law and development finance and economics. He is a global expert on Fintech, Innovation and Digitisation of Banks and speaks at conferences and forums across the world.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLBS. Hons) from the University of Zimbabwe, an MSc in Development Finance (First Class) at the University of Manchester and completed his PhD in Banking and Finance in 2011, analysing Bank Ownership and Profitability in the Zimbabwean Banking Sector at the same University. He is also a recipient of the highly prestigious Chevening Scholarship by the British Council.

Ms Cloete is an accomplished African-focused commercial executive with over 15 years of experience in business development, market expansion and the execution of cross-border commercial opportunities across Africa, Europe and Latin America. Throughout her career, she has worked extensively with multinational corporations, governments, financial institutions, investors and entrepreneurs across Southern, East and West Africa.

Her expertise spans the intersection of business, capital and emerging markets, with significant experience in market entry strategies, strategic partnerships, commercial negotiations and cross-border transactions. Her sector exposure includes commodities, infrastructure, logistics, energy and industrial markets. Having established and operated businesses across multiple African jurisdictions, she brings valuable practical insight into navigating complex operating environments, managing commercial risk, building sustainable enterprises and unlocking opportunities for growth.

A strong advocate for Africa’s economic transformation and investment potential, Ms Cloete has contributed to industry dialogue and thought leadership at prominent forums, including Africa Innovation Week and the Africa Energy Indaba. Her combination of international commercial exposure, deep understanding of African markets and entrepreneurial experience brings a valuable perspective to board-level strategic leadership and governance.

Rinos is an award-winning business executive, board director and entrepreneur with a distinguished track record in strategic leadership, corporate governance and business transformation across multiple African markets. He brings a wealth of experience spanning telecommunications, energy, construction and professional services, complemented by a strong track record in customer experience management, commercial strategy and multi-sector entrepreneurship.

He built his corporate career through senior leadership roles at Telecel, TelOne and Zuva Petroleum, where he held key positions, including Head of Client Experience and Head of Marketing Services. In these roles, he developed significant expertise in customer strategy, market positioning, service excellence and business performance, before transitioning into executive leadership, entrepreneurship and board-level governance.

As an entrepreneur, Rinos has founded and led several ventures, including Picco Construction, Tech24 Group, the Chartered Institute of Customer Management (CICM) and Energy Plus. His entrepreneurial journey reflects a strong commitment to building sustainable enterprises, developing institutional capacity and creating innovative business solutions across diverse sectors.

A respected governance and industry leader, Rinos currently serves as President of the Southern Africa Customer Experience Council and sits on the executive committees of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) and the Construction Industry Federation of Zimbabwe (CIFOZ). Through these roles, he contributes to industry development, business advocacy and the advancement of professional standards.

His leadership credentials have also received international recognition. He is a Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow and a Crans Montana New Leader of Tomorrow, distinctions that reflect his commitment to leadership development, institutional advancement and broader socio-economic progress.

Rinos holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Midlands State University (MSU) and an Executive Leadership credential from the University of Oxford. His professional qualifications include Certified Project Director (PMI, New Zealand) and Certified Professional Director (Chartered Institute of Corporate Directors). He is currently completing a Doctorate in Strategic Management at Chinhoyi University of Technology.

Rinos brings to the Coronation Board a valuable combination of corporate leadership, entrepreneurial experience, governance expertise and strategic insight. His experience in building businesses, leading organisational transformation, strengthening customer relationships and navigating complex operating environments will be particularly valuable as the Coronation Group advances its diversification and growth strategy across financial services.

Widely recognised as The STEMLady, Ms Dube is an accomplished Zimbabwean science and technology entrepreneur, educator and advocate for innovation-driven development. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of STEMLady Holdings, through which she leads initiatives at the intersection of science, technology, education and entrepreneurship. Her work is centred on empowering young people and women to leverage scientific knowledge and digital technologies to address societal challenges, expand economic participation and advance sustainable development.

Through Thuthuka Tech, Ms Dube has championed the development of innovative digital platforms across the financial services and education sectors, contributing to improved access to technology-enabled solutions and learning opportunities. She is also an active leader in the science and technology start-up ecosystem, having spearheaded nationwide hackathons during Money Week in schools and universities, with a particular focus on financial technology (FinTech), digital innovation and financial literacy.

Her contribution to technology and youth empowerment has attracted international recognition. Among her notable distinctions are her selection as a UNESCO Girl Empowerment Champion under the L’Oréal Foundation Young Talents programme in 2023, and her recognition as a Mandela Washington Fellow. She has been recognised through several prestigious awards, including the ZNCC Women Business Innovator Award, which she has received for three consecutive years, the 40 Under 40 Business Leadership Award among other honours. Ms Dube holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and is actively involved in mentoring and coaching start-ups, supporting the development of entrepreneurial talent and strengthening youth-led innovation ecosystems.

Ms Dube brings to the Coronation Board a valuable combination of entrepreneurial leadership, technology expertise, innovation experience and a strong understanding of the opportunities presented by Africa’s evolving digital economy. Her appointment is particularly relevant as the Group advances its ambitions to build an integrated, technology-enabled financial-services firm, with a focus on expanding access, driving financial inclusion and delivering innovative solutions to individuals, businesses and institutions.