Tavona Biza has officially been unveiled as Old Mutual Malawi Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) replacing Edith Jiya who has served the company for 9 years.

Jiya was appointed as Managing Director Retail Mass Market within the Mass and Foundation cluster of Old Mutual in South Africa in November 2024.

The unveiling ceremony took place yesterday during a Cocktail held at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre.

Speaking with the press after the ceremony Biza promised to flood the market with new products as well as new innovations.

“As Old Mutual we will continue being the leading financial institution in Malawi and our customers should expect more innovations and more new products on the market in the next two to three years to come,” said Biza.

Biza also promised that the company will continue investing in infrastructure, Agriculture and sustainable energy for the betterment of the Malawi market.

“My vision for Malawi market is that I will make sure that it continues grow and it grows faster than before,” added Biza.

Born in Zimbabwe, Tavona had his university education at the National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in accounting and at University of Cape town where he obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

He is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK. He has also held various industry positions, including President of the Life and Pensions Association and the Actuarial Society in Malawi (2017-18).

Tavona has been a part of the Old Mutual family for over twelve (12) years.