GMB gets new chief executive

Precious Manomano-Herald Reporter

An acting chief executive officer for the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has been announced following the retirement of Mr Rockie Mutenha, who was in charge of the organisation since May 2017.

Mr Clemence Guta is the new acting CEO , whose tenure began on April 1, 2023.

Mr Mutenha was on a five-year contract, which was extended by another year, ending on March 31 this year.

The retirement is being done in compliance with the GMB retirement policy.

In a notice, the board, management and staff of GMB, thanked Mr Mutenha for his contribution to the organisation.

“Mr Mutenha provided leadership to the GMB during a period of significant business challenges and successfully achieved grain intake rebound from a low of 208 311 tonnes in 2016 to a high of 1 099 117 tonnes in 2021. 

“He also successfully oversaw the rebranding of the GMB for the first time since its establishment in 1931,” read the statement.

Mr Mutenha has vast experience in managing businesses in the agro-industry and held executive positions with various organisations.

On his part, Mr Guta was the GMB finance director since June 1, 2016 and at one stage, he was appointed operations director.

He previously held non-executive directorship positions in companies in the financial and medical insurance sectors. 

Mr Guta is a qualified chartered accountant and a holder of a Bachelor of Accountancy Honours degree from the University of Zimbabwe.

He has over 25 years’ experience at senior management level in various sectors, including financial, manufacturing, distribution and insurance.