Cleopas Chiyangwa serves as Chief Investment Officer of NCDF Investment Management Plc, leading investment strategy, research, portfolio construction and investment performance oversight. He guides the evaluation and management of investment opportunities, aligning capital allocation with client objectives, mandate requirements and disciplined risk management.
Through NCDF Investment Management Plc, he is responsible for:
His mandate is to build a rigorous, research-led investment function that pursues sustainable, risk-adjusted returns while protecting investors’ interests. He is responsible for translating investment objectives into executable strategies, maintaining consistent portfolio oversight and supporting transparent reporting to clients and institutional stakeholders.
Within the wider NCDF Group, he contributes investment expertise to fund development and the assessment of real-economy opportunities, subject to independent due diligence, approved mandates and appropriate governance.
Cleopas Chiyangwa brings over fifteen years of experience in audit, risk assurance, financial advisory and institutional governance, with exposure to private and public sector environments.
He has advised organisations on strengthening internal controls, improving financial reporting, managing enterprise risk and enhancing operational performance. His expertise includes financial modelling, strategic planning and infrastructure project feasibility analysis.
This background provides a foundation for assessing investment opportunities, examining financial and operational risks, and applying disciplined judgement to capital allocation and portfolio oversight.