Tavona Biza is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in financial services, specializing in insurance, pensions, and actuarial science. He was recently appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Old Mutual Malawi, where he is set to drive strategic growth, digital transformation, and market expansion. Prior to this role, Tavona served as the Group CEO of Old Mutual Ghana, where he successfully led the business from significant losses in 2018 to sustained profitability. Under his leadership, Old Mutual Ghana became a market leader in corporate risk insurance, growing from less than 1% market share to approximately 30% within three years. He also spearheaded digital innovation, launching Ghana’s first-ever Annuity and WhatsApp insurance products, and ensured a fully cloud-based operational framework. Before his tenure in Ghana, Tavona was the Managing Director of Old Mutual Life Assurance and Pension Services in Malawi, where he transformed the business, achieving 60% profit growth and a 70% increase in new business sales. His earlier experience includes executive roles at Old Mutual Zimbabwe and Old Mutual South Africa, focusing on operations, actuarial valuation, product development, and risk management. A qualified actuary and a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK), Tavona holds an MBA from the University of Cape Town and has completed executive education at INSEAD and WITS Business School. He has served as President of both the Life Insurance and Pension Association of Malawi and the Actuarial Society of Malawi, demonstrating his industry leadership across multiple markets. Beyond his corporate career, Tavona is passionate about social impact, actively supporting InnerCity Missions, which provides aid to street children worldwide. His leadership is defined by strategic innovation, digital transformation, and a commitment to sustainable financial solutions across Africa.