BRIAN V T KAGONDO
@brianvtkagondo
I drive strategy, operational efficiency, governance, and turnaround performance across complex businesses.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I've led strategy, operational improvement, governance, and stakeholder engagement across transport, agriculture, food processing, and manufacturing. At Cross Country Containers, I reviewed and implemented SOPs and management systems that improved yard turnaround and workshop efficiencies by 18%.
At Ariston Holdings, I integrated HR systems with operational oversight and helped lead a capital raise, turnaround to profitability, and the group's first FY2021 dividend declaration. I've also served on boards including ARDA, ZIMTRADE, and Anchor Holdings, contributing to governance, national export growth, and major merger work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managing Consultant
KagoTZ Consulting
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Managing Consultant at a specialist advisory firm helping organisations find investment partners and optimize processes, technology, and operational systems.
Partner and General Manager
Sigma366
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Partner and General Manager of an AI-powered school management platform unifying administration, teaching, and family engagement.
Assistant General Manager
Cross Country Containers
May 2023 - May 2025 (2 years)
Managed cross-functional HOD teams and developed SOPs to optimize mileage generation and reduce cost per kilometre for a fleet of 387 haulage trucks.
Group HR Executive
Ariston Holdings Ltd
Feb 2011 - Nov 2022 (11 years 9 months)
Spearheaded integration of HR systems with operational oversight, developed performance-based reward structures, and led critical cropping, maintenance, and harvesting programs.
Group Training & Development Executive
National Foods Operations Ltd
Aug 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 4 months)
Developed and implemented a robust Group Training & Development policy and program, including secondment of skills to developed countries for critical upskilling.
Human Resources Manager
Art Corporation Ltd
Sep 2008 - Jul 2009 (10 months)
Managed HR processes for the merger of Print Originators into FlexiMail and Eversharp, and presided over the crafting, implementation, and management of the new structure.
Graduate Trainee, HR Officer, Snr HR Officer
Art Corporation Limited
Jun 2004 - Jun 2009 (5 years)
Progressed through roles from Graduate Trainee to Senior HR Officer, gaining experience in human resources across various units.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the Witwatersrand
PhD, Management
Completed a PhD in Management with a thesis on Strategy Formulation and Knowledge Management.
International Trade Centre
Board and Sub-Committee Terms of Reference, Corporate Governance
Completed training on Board and Sub-Committee Terms of Reference.
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Master of Science, Strategic Management
Earned a Master of Science in Strategic Management.
University of Cape Town
Program for Management Development, Management
Completed the Program for Management Development.
Ukhalo Institute
Six Sigma, Process Improvement
Completed Six Sigma Process Improvement training.
WJ Reddin
3D Managerial Effectiveness, Managerial Effectiveness
Completed the 3D Managerial Effectiveness program.
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Human Resources Management
Earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Resources Management.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ZimbabweAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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