Executive Committee Changes at Old Mutual Limited

Old Mutual Limited today announced changes to its Executive Committee structure effective 1 November 2019.

Jonas Mushosho, current Managing Director: Rest of Africa, will be retiring at the end of 2019, following three decades of exceptional service to the Group. Jonas joined Old Mutual in 1990 and has since served in various senior and executive roles, including as the current Chief Executive Officer of Old Mutual Zimbabwe.

Most notable though, has been Jonas’ role in overseeing the organisation of Old Mutual’s presence outside on the rest of the continent, outside of South Africa. Under his strategic direction and leadership, Old Mutual’s Rest of Africa business continues to take advantage of the significant growth opportunities on the continent. This is in line with the Group’s rationale for returning our core business to the African continent.

The Group announced the appointment of Clement Chinaka, current Managing Director of Old Mutual Corporate as Jonas’ replacement. An Actuary by profession, Clement has built a stellar track record at Old Mutual over more than two decades. Under his leadership, the Group’s Corporate division has consistently delivered strong growth and quantifiable value for all shareholders and stakeholders alike.

As a result of Clement’s move, the Group further announced the appointment of Prabashini Moodley, currently Chief Financial Officer of the Mass and Foundation Cluster (MFC), to the role of Managing Director of Old Mutual Corporate. Also, an Actuary by profession, she brings into this role almost 15 years of experience, having completed successful stints in the Group’s Investment Group and Personal Finance divisions before joining the MFC team.

Prabashini has since played an instrumental role in steering the delivery of impressive growth for the MFC business, elevating the division to Old Mutual’s leading driver of both profit and value.

“The Board, together with the Executive Committee are excited by these appointments and have expressed their confidence in both Clement and Prabashini’s abilities to take these businesses to the next level. These appointments are a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to developing talent within the business as well as to engendering a transformative agenda.

With the appointment of Prabashini, Old Mutual ‘s Executive Committee can be counted as amongst the most transformed of any business in South Africa, with four black females and a majority black representation on the team. We would also like to congratulate Jonas on his retirement and thank him for his dedication, commitment and leadership over the years. We wish all three a successful transition as they move into their new challenges,” said Iain Williamson, Interim CEO of Old Mutual Limited.

To give effect to these changes, a process of handovers has already begun and is expected to be concluded before the incumbents take office. Jonas will continue as the CEO of Old Mutual Zimbabwe until the end of 2019.