IVORIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL (ZIMBABWE)

Bridging trade and investment between Ivory Coast and Zimbabwe

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ABOUT US

Ivorian Business Council (Zimbabwe) aims to become the premier vehicle facilitating trade and investment between Côte d'Ivoire and Zimbabwe. With an IMF projected 2025 GDP of approximately US$94.48 billion, Côte d'Ivoire is the 9th biggest economy in Africa. Moreover, it is considered by many as the gateway to the rest of francophone West Africa with a combined market size of 111 million people. IBCZ's objective is to boost bilateral business relations between Zimbabwe, Côte d'Ivoire, and francophone West Africa in general.

MANAGEMENT

Thembani "Tim" Nkomo

Honorary Consul / CEO

A firm believer in connecting Africa, Thembani "Tim" Nkomo is the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. He is also a business developer with diversified interests across Southern Africa and beyond. His entrepreneurial experience is coupled with decade of experience in corporate development, financial analysis, and corporate strategy with Global Fortune 500 companies. This includes an M&A deal team role in the US$4.3 billion acquisition of Rite Aid Corporation in the USA.

He is an international member of the Harvard Club of New York, a member of Bank of America's advisory panel, and a BACFOZ member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police's CID CCD N/R HQ unit. He holds a bachelor's degree, 𝑐𝑢𝑚 𝑙𝑎𝑢𝑑𝑒, in Business Administration from Syracuse University (New York) and a master's degree from Harvard University. He is also an alumnus of St. John’s College (Zimbabwe).

John Mushayakarara

Chief of Protocol

John is a seasoned professional with diversified business development and trade finance experience across COMESA.

In this role, John's responsibilities are to assist the CEO in the promotion of transcontinental trade between Côte d'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, and neighboring COMESA countries. IBCZ continuously seeks to promote the interest of its stakeholders and partners leveraging its network and relevant trade agreements.