Speakers

A business leader, Registered Public Accountant, Financial services Marketer, Certified Internal Control Professional, Insurance practitioner, and corporate governance professional with
qualifications in Finance, Business studies, Insurance and Marketing coupled with diverse experience spanning over thirty-two years in Operations, Finance, Marketing, Business Development, Underwriting, Insurance broking and Risk Management. A dedicated and enthusiastic professional with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate concisely
and articulately at all levels. Has ability to work well on own initiative whilst demonstrating
the organization and prioritization required in achieving deadlines and objectives. Enjoys being part of a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurized and challenging
working environments.
Lovemore is a Fellow of the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute of Zimbabwe
and the UK. He is also a registered Accountant the Public Accountants and Registered Board
(PAAB). A certified internal control Specialist, a holder of BCom Marketing degree and an
MBA from the University of Zimbabwe. Also obtained Qualifications in Business studies
(MoF), Business leadership (ZIM) and Insurance (IISA & CII). He has done doctoral research in
Economics. A member of the Institute of Bookkeepers in South Africa and an Alumnus of the
Henley Management College in the UK. Also, a Commissioner of OATH.
Lovemore is currently the CEO and Secretary of the Chartered Governance and Accountancy
Institute in Zimbabwe (CGI Zim). He is part of the International Insurance Society (IIS Board)
where he sits as Ambassador for Africa. He currently sits on the Old Mutual Insurance Board
and a member of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee where he is Chair until his
recent appointment, he was Managing Consultant for Hugo Moore Risk and Advisory International,
Previously he was Country Head at Metropolitan Zambia and Tanzania subsidiary companies of MMI International South Africa. Lovemore also sat on MMI Regional Board as Chief
Commercial Officer for East Africa Region responsible for six countries. He also worked as
Managing Director of Alexander Forbes Risk Services Zimbabwe and Willis International
Country Manager. Had working stints with Marsh Zimbabwe as the Marketing and Business
Development Director responsible for Marsh Africa growth expansion for both short term
and Employee Benefits companies. Also worked for Zurich (Eagle Insurance Company) for 12
years heading Operations, Marketing and Business Development. Started insurance career
with Zimnatlion Insurance Company being involved in credit control, claims, underwriting
and customer service. Has experience in industry having worked as an Extrusion Technician
for Saltrama Plastex. A visiting lecturer in various areas of insurance as well as strategy and
corporate governance. A Seasoned conference presenter/speaker, mentor and life coach.
Insurance (IISA & CII). He has done doctoral research in Economics. A member of the Institute of Bookkeepers in South Africa and an Alumnus of the Henley Management College
in the UK. Also, a Commissioner of OATH. Lovemore is currently the CEO and Secretary of
the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGI Zim). He is part of
the International Insurance Society (IIS Board) where he sits as Ambassador for Africa. He
currently sits on the Old Mutual Insurance Board and a member of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee where he is Chair until his recent appointment, he was Managing Consultant for Hugo Moore Risk and Advisory International, Previously he was Country Head at
Metropolitan Zambia and Tanzania subsidiary companies of MMI International South Africa.
Lovemore also sat on MMI Regional Board as Chief Commercial Officer for East Africa Region
responsible for six countries. He also worked as Managing Director of Alexander Forbes Risk
Services Zimbabwe and Willis International Country Manager. Had working stints with Marsh
Zimbabwe as the Marketing and Business Development Director responsible for Marsh Africa
growth expansion for both short term and Employee Benefits companies. Also worked for
Zurich (Eagle Insurance Company) for 12 years heading Operations, Marketing and Business
Development. Started insurance career with Zimnatlion Insurance Company being involved
in credit control, claims, underwriting and customer service. Has experience in industry having worked as an Extrusion Technician for Saltrama Plastex. A visiting lecturer in various areas
of insurance as well as strategy and corporate governance. A Seasoned conference presenter/speaker, mentor and life coach.