Online Reporter
Online Reporter
Renowned governance leader and human resources expert, Mr Gilfern Moyo, is set to step down as chairperson of the African Corporate Governance Network (ACGN) following the completion of his second and final term as chairman of the Institute of Directors Zimbabwe (IoDZ).
Mr Moyo’s tenure as the ACGN chairman ends at the organisation’s next Annual General Meeting slated for August, whilst his term as IoDZ chairman ended in June last year where he handed over the button to Mr Simba Chinyemba, who is the chief investment officer for Mutapa Investments.
The ACGN chairmanship rotates regionally, and Mr Moyo represented and won the chairmanship on a Southern Africa regional ticket.
At the next AGM, the chairmanship will be going to East Africa.
Under ACGN’s governance framework, the chairperson of the continental organisation must be the serving chairperson of a national institute of directors.
Widely regarded as one of Zimbabwe’s leading human resources and governance experts, Mr Moyo has combined his continental responsibilities with his role as director of administration and human resources at the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA), where he has contributed to organisational transformation and institutional development.
Speaking in an interview ahead of his departure, Mr Moyo expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve both Zimbabwe and the continent.
“It has been an immense privilege to serve as chairperson of the African Corporate Governance Network and chairman of the Institute of Directors Zimbabwe,” he said.
“These roles provided an opportunity to contribute towards strengthening governance institutions and promoting ethical leadership across Africa.”
Mr Moyo said governance remained one of the most critical drivers of sustainable economic development and investor confidence.
“Strong governance is the foundation upon which resilient institutions are built,” he said. “Throughout my tenure, our focus has been on enhancing board effectiveness, developing capable directors and promoting accountability in both the public and private sectors.”
Reflecting on his tenure at IoDZ, Mr Moyo highlighted the growth achieved by the institute and the collective effort that made it possible.
“The progress we have witnessed at IoDZ has been the result of teamwork, commitment and a shared vision,” he said.
“Together we strengthened the institute’s national footprint, expanded member services, created leadership opportunities for directors and embraced innovation to improve operational efficiency.”
During his tenure at IoDZ, Mr Moyo presided over what many observers describe as a period of strategic growth and institutional consolidation.
The institute expanded its governance training programmes, increased board placement opportunities for members, strengthened its governance advisory services and enhanced its national visibility as a leading voice on corporate governance matters.
Among the notable milestones achieved during his leadership was the establishment of the IoDZ Bulawayo Chapter, a move aimed at decentralising governance services and broadening access to professional development opportunities for directors outside Harare.
At continental level, Mr Moyo’s leadership of ACGN reinforced efforts to promote high governance standards, board effectiveness, leadership development and stronger collaboration among director institutes across Africa.
Governance practitioners across the region have credited Mr Moyo with bringing stability, professionalism and strategic focus to both IoDZ and ACGN during a period when organisations increasingly faced pressure to strengthen accountability, transparency and sustainability.
As he prepares to leave the two leadership positions, Mr Moyo indicated that he would continue to contribute to governance development through his professional work and mentorship of emerging leaders.
