Evaristo Madangwa

Transport and Finance executive with 28 years' experience across private and public sector. Six years as acting CEO leading a national passenger transport organisation of 3000+ staff and 35 branches across the country. Increased operational efficiency from 40% to 95%. 8 years with Unitrans Botswana and 8 years with Bluestar Transport building foundation in fleet finance and operations. Proven record of 30% cost reduction, governance reform and voted top 20 business person of the year 2022.

Seeking

Senior, management role to drive accountability, revenue growth and service delivery.

Acting Chief Executive Officer at Zimbabwe United Transport Company (2018-01 – 2022-12)

Promoted from Finance Director to lead full organisational turn around

• Restored operational efficiency from 40% to 95% across depots
• Grew depot visibility from 7 to 35 across the country
• Instituted Governance: Board approvals three quotes tenders and weekly performance dashboards
• Managed national P&L, 3000+ staff and stakeholder relations
• Result: Organisation awarded "Best Parastatal 2020" under my leadership

Finance Director at Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (2016-01 – 2018-12)

• Oversaw all financial operations, budgeting, cash management and treasury
• Implemented daily banking and controls that eliminated revenue leakages
• Managed Audit, tax and Board Financial reporting

Senior Finance Manager Africa at KAP Industrial – Unitrans Botswana (2007-01 – 2015-12)

• Managed Finance for a multinational Logistics and transport business across SADC
• Oversaw fleet costing, budgeting, procurement and management accounts
• Gained regional exposure in transport and governance (Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, RSA)

Finance and Administration Manager at Bluestar Transport (1998-01 – 2006-12)

• Managed Finance, HR, administration and fleet operations for Transport company
• Built foundation in costing, route profitability and operational controls
• Supported business growth and compliance in competitive private sector environment
• Skills transfer and on the job coaching. Skills retention and staff motivation

Bachelor of Technology in Accounting – University of Zimbabwe (1992-12)

Corporate governance training