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At I&M Bank Tanzania
Mr. Zahid Mustafa
Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) and Managing Director (MD)
Mr. Zahid Mustafa
Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) and Managing Director (MD)
Zahid is an experienced banker, with over 27 years in the industry and a strong track record of business development and growth. He has worked in multiple geographies, including in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Zahid has demonstrated strong leadership and business skills, with an emphasis on Retail, Digital, and Business Banking. He nurtures a culture of innovation, customer-centricity, and teamwork. As such he is well positioned to successfully drive the I&M Group’s strategic aspirations in Tanzania to the next level. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), and the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) respectively.
Mr. Donald Aswani Mate
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Donald Aswani Mate
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Donald Mate, a holder of Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting Option) from the University of Nairobi and a member of ICPA (K), oversees the bank’s operations towards achieving its strategy objectives. He has more than 17 years of banking experience with the I&M group, having served in various positions in operations, as well as audit. Before joining the Tanzanian operations in 2016, he was a Senior Manager with I&M (K) Ltd specialized in centralized, branch and subsidiary operations and also had a short stint with I&M (Rwanda) Ltd in 2013.
Mrs. Veronica Magongo
Head of Finance
Mrs. Veronica Magongo
Head of Finance
Ms. Veronica has over 17 years of experience in Audit and Finance. She has worked with First National Bank, NMB Bank Plc, and Bank of Africa. She is experienced in Finance and Accounting, Financial Analysis, Business Process Reviews, Risk Management, Internal controls and Compliance, and Taxation. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPAT), and she holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Commerce, both from the University of Dar es Salam.
Ms. Shazia Rashid
Head Of Corporate Banking
Ms. Shazia Rashid
Head Of Corporate Banking
Mr. Simon Gachahi
Head of Retail & Digital Banking
Mr. Simon Gachahi
Head of Retail & Digital Banking
Simon Gachahi has 17-years of experience in Retail Banking. His extensive background includes pivotal roles at Absa Bank Kenya (Formerly Barclays), He has expertise in Consumer banking, Affluent Banking , Wealth, Product Management and Digital Banking. Simon holds a master’s degree in project management from the University of Nairobi and a bachelor’s degree in education, specializing in Mathematics and Economics, from Moi University. His expertise and leadership skills are instrumental in driving I&M T Bank's commitment to excellence in the Digital and Retail banking spheres
Mr. Patrick Kapella
Head of Treasury
Mr. Patrick Kapella
Head of Treasury
Mr. Patrick Kapella is a financial market professional with more than a decade of experience in Treasury Sales and Operations and joined the bank in 2015 as the Head of Treasury. Mr. Patrick is an MBA (Finance and Banking) from Mzumbe University (Tanzania) and a certified member of ACI, a well-known Financial Markets Association. He has previous experience with First National Bank Tanzania as a Chief Dealer.
Mrs. Aimtonga Adolph
Head of Internal Audit
Mrs. Aimtonga Adolph
Head of Internal Audit
Mrs. Aimtonga Adolf joined I&M Bank Tanzania in May 2005 as Chief Internal Auditor the position she holds to date. Before joining the Bank, she worked as a Senior Internal Auditor at Mangesho and Company, an Accounting and Auditing consultant firm. She is a Certified Public Accountant registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors [NBAA] as an Associate Certified Public Accountant (ACPA). She holds a Master degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Dar es Salaam [UDSM].
Mr. Gabriel Mlinga
Head of Risk and Compliance
Mr. Gabriel Mlinga
Head of Risk and Compliance
Gabriel’s banking career spans over 14 years during which he worked as Acting Head of Risk for Absa Bank Tanzania, Head of Operational Risk and Credit Risk Governance for Both Absa and Barclays Bank Tanzania . In his career, he has also held other roles including Internal Auditor at Exim Bank. Gabriel's areas of expertise include enterprise risk management, compliance, Internal Audit, Governance and Control. Gabriel holds a Bachelor of Business administration (BBA-Accounting) from Tumaini university of Dar-Es-Salaam and he is a Certified Enterprise Risk Management Expert.
Mr. Emmanuel Mosha
Head of Credit
Mr. Emmanuel Mosha
Head of Credit
Emmanuel’s banking career spans 15 years during which he has worked as the Head of Risk & Compliance for I&M Bank T Limited (February 2018 – January 2023), Head of Risk for African Banking Corporation (BancABC) (February 2013 – January 2018) and Bank Examiner for Bank of Tanzania (June 2008 – January 2013). Emmanuel’s areas of expertise include risk management, compliance, credit risk, and bank supervision. During his tenure at BoT, he was instrumental in the development of supervisory and regulatory frameworks governing the financial services industry in Tanzania. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) and holds a Master of Business Administration (Finance) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Bcom-Accounting) from the University of Dar-Es-Salaam.
Ms. Maria Ashley Gonsalves
Head Of Legal & Company Secretary
Ms. Maria Ashley Gonsalves
Head Of Legal & Company Secretary
Maria Gonsalves is a seasoned legal professional with over 11 years of experience specializing in Banking Law. She has a strong background in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and financial law, having worked with Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania PLC before joining I&M Bank Tanzania. Her expertise ensures the Bank remains aligned with legal and industry standards while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Maria is an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and all subordinate courts. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College (TUDARCo). She is a member of the Tanganyika Law Society and East Africa Law Society.
Ms. Erica Mboya
Head of Human Resources
Ms. Erica Mboya
Head of Human Resources
Ms. Erica W. Mboya has over 11 years of rich experience in the Human Resources Management Field, in the Tanzania Banking Industry. She has worked with Stanbic Bank Tanzania and NMB Bank Plc, under different capacities, with demonstrated performance in areas of Manpower Planning & Resourcing, Performance Management, Driving Human Resources Strategies, Talent Management and Employee Relations. Ms. Erica is a Senior Certified HR Professional (SHRM), and she holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Public Administration in Human Resources Management from Mzumbe University.