Tanganda Tea Company Limited has announced sweeping changes to its leadership structure, appointing a new board chairman, strengthening its board with four new directors and naming a new chief executive officer as the company moves to reposition its governance and operational leadership.

In a notice issued to shareholders, Tanganda confirmed that the appointments took effect on 30 March 2026, describing the changes as part of ongoing corporate governance and strategic alignment initiatives.

The company said it was “pleased to announce the following Board appointments,” marking one of the most significant leadership reshuffles at the agricultural and beverage producer in recent years.

Addington Bexley Chinake has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors. Chinake is a legal practitioner with more than three decades of experience in corporate and commercial law, including mining law, competition law, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising transactions. He has advised Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed entities, financial institutions and major private transactions linked to greenfield mining projects.

Tanganda highlighted Chinake’s extensive governance credentials, noting that he previously served on the National Judicial Service Commission and several audit and assurance committees, while also holding board positions across listed companies. He currently chairs Innscor Africa Limited and Simbisa Brands Limited and is recognised as a top-ranked commercial lawyer in Zimbabwe by Chambers and Partners.

The company also appointed Julian Philip Schocken as a Non-Executive Director. A Chartered Accountant trained with Deloitte, Schocken brings more than two decades of experience within Innscor Africa Limited, where he held senior financial and executive leadership roles, including Group Financial Director and later Group Chief Executive Officer.

Calum James Philip joins the board as a Non-Executive Director, bringing 20 years of experience in fast-moving consumer goods and beverage manufacturing. As founder of Probrands, he led the company’s expansion into one of Zimbabwe’s largest dairy processors and helped establish related businesses including Profeeds, Mega Market, Buffalo Brewing Company and MacCafee. Tanganda noted his strong background in corporate strategy and scaling manufacturing operations.

Godfrey Gwaindo has been appointed Alternate Non-Executive Director. A Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years’ experience, Gwaindo previously qualified with KPMG before joining Innscor Africa Limited, where he rose to Group Financial Director. He currently chairs Innscor’s Finance and Investment Committee and serves on the board of National Foods Holdings Limited.

Alongside the new appointments, the board announced the resignation of Non-Executive Director Bruce Hendrik Henderson with effect from 30 March 2026. The company said, “The Board and management would like to thank Mr. Henderson for his valuable contribution to the Company and wishes him well in his future endeavors.”

Tanganda also confirmed a major executive transition with the appointment of Christiaan Fredrick Botha as Chief Executive Officer.

Announcing the appointment, the board said it was “pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Christiaan Fredrick Botha as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.”

Botha is an agribusiness and manufacturing executive with more than 25 years’ experience across primary agriculture, commodity trading and beverage production operations in Africa. He holds a BSc (Hons) Agriculture degree from the Royal Agricultural University in the United Kingdom and previously founded and led Probrands, where he built integrated value chains spanning production, processing and distribution.

Tanganda said Botha has also led operational turnaround initiatives and gained international agricultural exposure, including experience in coffee production systems in Brazil, while holding senior commodity trading roles at Anglo American Marketing SA. He currently serves on the board and executive committee of Runzhi Beverages Limited.

As part of the leadership restructuring, outgoing Chief Executive Officer Sharon Nyakudya Kadungure has stepped down from the CEO role but will remain on the board as an Executive Director.

The company added that, “Following the restructuring of the Board and in line with the Company’s corporate governance requirements, Mr. Kiriita Chipere resigned from his role as Executive Director for Beverage and Marketing and has taken up an executive management position as General Manager – Beverage Division.”

Company Secretary Hilary Fukununu confirmed the changes in a notice issued by order of the Board on 6 April 2026.

The appointments signal a consolidation of experienced corporate leadership drawn largely from Zimbabwe’s manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods sectors, as Tanganda positions itself to strengthen governance oversight while accelerating growth across its tea, agriculture and beverage operations.