Chief Investment Officer
Having joined BDC in October 2023, Mr Kudzani Pickup has overall responsibility for the formulation and execution of the BDC’s investment strategies in line with BDC's various mandates, both locally and internationally. His focus is on the end to end investment management processes, from fund-raising through to enabling economic growth through sustainable investing, particularly in areas that provide additionality.
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Education:
Mr Pickup holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Maths, Stats and Computer Science, from the University of Zimbabwe and has been a Member of the CFA Institute since 2007.
Board Memberships
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Pickup has actively participated in various board memberships, contributing his acumen to shape the strategic direction of multiple organisations. His board memberships have included public companies, such as KYS, FSG Limited. He has also served on the board of Botho University Pty Ltd and is a member of the advisory council of the Mathematics Department at Botswana International University of Science and Technology. Additionally, he has lent his expertise to real estate companies, such as Feune (Airport Junction Mall), JTTM (Rail Park Mall), PSI (Phakalane Golf Estate chalets), and several ALC portfolio and group companies, including Minet Botswana Group, BLP Capital, and Africa Lighthouse Capital Pty Ltd.
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