The Board of Tharisa plc announced that Ms. Gloria Zvaravanhu will be appointed to the Board as an independent non-executive director with effect from the conclusion of the AGM to be held on or about 21 February 2024.
Ms. Zvaravanhu, a Zimbabwean national, is a registered Chartered Accountant in both Zimbabwe and South Africa. She holds aBachelor of Accounting (B. Acc) degree from Rhodes University, a Master's in Business Leadership (MBL) from the Unisa Graduate School and a Master's Degree in Law (LLM) from the University of Cumbria, United Kingdom. She is currently studying towards an MSc in Business Psychology, as she follows her passion for leadership development and coaching. Ms. Zvaravanhu has over 22 years' experience and is currently the Managing Director of a leading short-term insurance company in Zimbabwe. She has previously served as the CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe. She also actively serves the accounting profession as an advisory group member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). Her current non-executive directorships include Securico Security Services Limited (Board Chairman) and Karo Mining Holdings plc, a Tharisa Group company (non-executive director and Chairman of the Audit Committee). She has received a number of awards and achievements in both her professional and academic careers. Ms Zvaravanhu will be serving as member of the Risk Committee and Climate Change and Sustainability Committee of Tharisa and will be the Chairman of the Audit Committee. She will be replacing Mr. Antonis Djakouris, the current Chairman of the Audit Committee and Risk Committee, as member of the Board and Chairman of the Audit Committee. Mr. Djakouris will retire by rotation at the upcoming AGM and will not be available for re-election. Mr. Djakouris has served on the Tharisa Board since October 2011 and has made an invaluable contribution to the Board. His dedication, insight, and unwavering commitment have played an instrumental role in shaping the success and growth of Tharisa. Throughout his tenure, his expertise and ability to provide constructive feedback, ask insightful questions, and offer wise counsel have greatly enriched the Board's decision-making processes. Over and above his professional expertise, his integrity, reliability, and passion for Tharisa's mission have set an exemplary standard for all those fortunate enough to work alongside him. The Company and the Board wish Mr. Djakouris well.