General Manager (BD & Execution) - NRP projects Ltd - Malawi
(2025-01)
Overall responsibility for project delivery, commercial performance, and stakeholder coordination for Tank farm projects. Managing markets in Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania and Angola.
- Liaising with government ministries, regulators, and funding agencies.
- Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
- NOCMA additional tank in Lilongwe and Mzuzu cost 23.5 Million USD
General Manager (BD) - Plem Construction Ltd. - Malawi
(2019-11 - 2025-12)
Overall responsibility for project delivery, commercial performance, and stakeholder coordination for large infrastructure projects.
- Managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
- Liaising with government ministries, regulators, and funding agencies.
- Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
- 50 MW Phombeya Solar PV Plant + 10 MWh BESS, Malawi - Worked with ELSEWEDY Electric on EPC execution.
- Kholongo Multipurpose Dam (Water Supply & Irrigation) – USD 60M EPC project for Mponela Town, currently under construction.
- Radiotherapy & Brachytherapy Bunkers, Kamuzu Central Hospital, Lilongwe – USD 7.7M Project nearing completion.
Senior Manager – Projects (BD & Execution) - Apollo International Ltd. - Africa & Middle East
(2008-06 - 2019-10)
Apollo Group is a USD 6+ billion multinational with operations in 36 countries. Successfully delivered three Line of Credit (LOC) projects worth USD 150M.
- Led project appraisal, identification, feasibility, and funding alignment.
- Managed company registration, legal documentation, logistics, and country office setup.
- Oversaw engineering design (Basic, FEED, Detailed) and commissioning.
- Prepared and controlled equipment budgets, project schedules, and work plans.
- Coordinated FAT/SAT, site visits, shipment tracking, and commissioning.
- Maintained relationships with Ministries of Finance, Energy, Agriculture, Environment, and other regulators.
- Prepared tenders and bids for World Bank & ADB projects.
- Structured project financing under BOOT, Buyer's Credit, LOC (IMF guidelines).
- 33/11 kV & 66/11 kV Substations (World Bank funded) – USD 9.1M Bangwe, Nkula, and Fundis Cross Substations (Design, Build & Commission).
- Distribution Transformers Supply – USD 11.7M (ESCOM Malawi).
- Sugar Manufacturing Facility (1,250 TCD) – USD 33M - Reduced civil construction costs by USD 5M.
- Fuel Storage Facilities (60M Litres) – Ministry of Energy / NOCMA Sites in Blantyre, Lilongwe, and Mzuzu.
- Dal (Pigeon Pea) Processing Plants – ADMARC.
- Cotton Ginneries (250 Bales / 8 hrs) – Balaka, Ngabu, Ngara.
- ADB – Bulawayo waste water treatment plant, Zimbabwe.
- Steel Plant Revamp – Syria (EXIM LOC Project) Increased capacity from 70,000 TPA to 300,000 TPA handed over.
Manager – Electrical Appliances Sourcing - Hindustan Sanitaryware & Industries Ltd. (HSIL) - India
(2005-06 - 2008-06)
- Led new product development and sourcing from China.
- Prepared business proposals, supplier evaluations, and pricing strategies.
- Successfully launched new product lines with strong revenue potential.
- Implemented SAP processes for after-sales services.
Engineer – Electrical & Power Systems - Bhushan Steel & Strips Ltd. - India
(2002-04 - 2005-05)
- Maintenance and commissioning of electrical systems for steel manufacturing.
- Upgraded analog drives to digital drives.
- PLC monitoring, fault analysis, and system modifications.
- Experience with 2 × 6 MW captive power plants.
