Staff Writer
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has announced the appointment of Mr Reason Machigere as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, a move aimed at strengthening the parastatal’s leadership team as it pursues its turnaround strategy.
Mr. Machigere, a seasoned corporate strategist with over 25 years of experience in the public sector, brings a diverse skill set to the role, including expertise in Results Based Management, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Marketing and Branding, Business Development and Investment Promotion, as well as Projects Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Mr. Machigere’s career spans multiple ministries and parastatals, giving him a broad perspective on public sector operations and national development.
He previously served as Managing Director for Mosi-Oa-Tunya on secondment, Head of Planning, Investment and Product Development, and Executive Director for Special Projects at the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA).
Earlier in his career, he held key positions in the transport sector, including Town Planning Officer (Urban Transportation) at the Department of Physical Planning, Principal Administrative Officer (Policy, Planning and Coordination) at the Ministry of Transport, and Research Scientist (Traffic and Transportation) at the Building Technology Institute of the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC).
Mr. Machigere has served on several prominent boards, including the Mosi-Oa-Tunya Development Company (Mosi), the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ), and the National Disability Board (NDB). At these institutions, he sat on various board committees, including Marketing, Branding and Investment, Human Resources, and Audit Committees.
His international exposure includes participation at high-level fora such as the ICAO General Assembly, UNWTO General Assembly, SADC and COMESA Summits, and the US-Africa Transportation Ministerial Conference.
He has also represented his institutions in multilateral and bilateral engagements, including Joint Permanent Commissions, Bi-National Commissions, and Bilateral Service Agreements (BASAs).
Mr. Machigere holds an MSc in Strategic Management from Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT), as well as an MSc in Rural and Urban Planning and a BSc in Rural and Urban Planning from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ).
He is currently pursuing further studies in an Executive Leadership Development Programme and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA).
In a brief statement, the NRZ said it was pleased to welcome Mr. Machigere to the organisation.
“We welcome Mr. Machigere to the NRZ family and are confident he will contribute positively to the company’s success going forward,” the statement read.
His appointment comes at a critical time for the National Railways of Zimbabwe, which has been undergoing rehabilitation and modernisation efforts aimed at restoring its role as a key artery for freight and passenger transport in the region.
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