Leadership

A management team that has run the route itself.

Panafrica Distributors Limited is led by directors and senior managers with long tenure across Zambian retail, wholesale, agriculture, banking and distribution — people who know the outlets, the roads and the seasonality of the trade.

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Hon. Suresh M. Desai

Chairman

Over 50 years of experience in retail, wholesale trade and last-mile distribution. A former Member of Parliament and minister — Energy & Water Development, Works & Supply, Environment & Natural Resources, and Agriculture, Food & Fisheries. Currently Board Chairman of the Food Reserve Agency.

Nainan Mathews

General Manager

An honours BSc in Agriculture with 37+ years in management — 13 years in distribution and marketing of agricultural products and 24 years in FMCG marketing.

Rajen Desai

Executive Director

A Master’s in Management from the University of Derby (UK) with 20+ years of experience in retail, wholesale and last-mile distribution.

Thirumula Chary

Assistant General Manager — Admin & Finance

An MBA in Finance with 14+ years in banking and 10 years in management and information systems.

Sanjay Datta

Assistant General Manager — Sales & Marketing

An MA in Economics and B.Com (Meerut University, India) with 30+ years in sales and marketing. Specialises in sales forecasting, stock planning, sub-distributor appointment, product launches and numeric distribution.

Greyson Foloshi

Distribution Manager — Tobacco Products

A Bachelor of Business Administration with extensive sales and marketing experience in multinationals, including British American Tobacco.

Malawo Siakufweba

Accountant

13+ years in accounting across transportation, manufacturing, auditing and trade. Holds the ATD accounting diploma and is pursuing ZICA certification.

Chrispin Mazuba

Human Resource Manager

Over 20 years in labour administration and human resources management across membership organisations, oil marketing, manufacturing, transport and distribution.

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