Mr. Yona K. Shimishi
Mr. Shimishi is a seasoned Insurance Professional with vast Underwriting, Claims Management, Reinsurance, and Insurance Broking experience spanning nearly two (2) decades.
In his role as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Mr. Shimishi provides Goldman with overall direction and leadership. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr. Shimishi served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer (“COO”).
Mr. Shimishi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree with an Entrepreneurial Management focus from the Australian Institute of Business, a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree from Texila American University, an Advanced Diploma in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute of UK (Adv.Dip.CII-UK), as well as a Diploma In Insurance Studies (DIS) from Zambia Insurance Business College Trust, now Zambia College of Pensions and Insurance Trust.
Additionally, he is a Senior Associate of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance, a Chartered Insurer, an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Zambia, and an Affiliate of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management.
Ms. Chimwemwe Chikosha-Banda
Ms. Chikosha-Banda is an Accounting Professional with over ten (10) years experience performing Accounting, Payroll, Budgeting, and Auditing functions at the Company.
In her role as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), Ms. Chikosha-Banda is responsible for Goldman’s overall Finance and Accounting functions, and through her extensive knowledge of the applicable laws and regulations, is also responsible for stimulating operational metrics across the entire Company.
Ms. Chikosha-Banda is an accredited Chartered Accountants, and an affiliate of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (FZICA).
Mr. Lukundo Simfukwe
Mr. Simfukwe started his career in insurance as one of Goldman’s Branch Managers well over a decade ago. He is an accomplished insurance specialist with an extensive Claims Management, Underwriting, Broking, and Reinsurance track record.
Serving as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), he is charged with overseeing the overall operations of the Company with regard to Claims Management, Underwriting, and Reinsurance. Mr. Simfukwe is also responsible for the implementation of internal systems and controls to monitor risks, and improve operational efficiency throughout Goldman.
He holds an Insurance and Sustainable Risk Management focused Master of Sciences (MSc) Degree from Glasgow Caledonian University, a Bachelor of Economics (B.Econ) from the University of Namibia, and a National Diploma In Insurance (NDI) from the Zambia College of Pensions and Insurance Trust.
Additionally, Mr. Simfukwe is a Chevening Scholar, as well as an Associate Member of the Insurance Institute of Zambia.
Mr. Bwalya Chiti Jnr
Mr. Chiti is a Business Development expert with a track record spanning in excess of fifteen (15) years. As Goldman’s Chief Commercial Officer (“CCO”), Mr. Chiti oversees all Commercial aspects of the Company including Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, and Client Retention. He is also responsible for all Internal and External Communication from and on behalf of the Company and its Board of Directors.
His academic accolades include an International Business focused Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Curtin University of Business and Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degrees in Business Marketing and Business Management from Edith Cowan University, and Diplomas in Business Marketing (Dipl.Mktg) and Business Administration (Dipl.BA), both from the Perth Institute of Business and Technology.
Additionally, Mr. Chiti is an Affiliate of the United Kingdom’s Investor Relations Society, an Associate of both the Zambia Institute of Marketing and the Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication, and a Member of the Insurance Institute of Zambia.
