Security & Risk Management Executive Resume Title

CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Innocent Chadyiwa

DATE OF BIRTH: 03-07-62

HOME ADDRESS: *** ******** ******, ** *******, Harare

MARITAL STATUS: Married

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Areas of expertise

Security & Risk Management Executive Strategic Leadership Corporate Public Affairs

Professional Profile

A highly accomplished Security and Risk Management Executive with over 30 years of progressive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive security, risk mitigation, and public affairs strategies for multinational corporations in the telecommunications, retail, finance, and agriculture sectors. Combines an advanced academic background in Business and Public Administration with a proven track record of protecting assets, optimizing operational continuity, and enhancing corporate reputation through strategic stakeholder engagement and compliance excellence.

Core Competencies & Expertise

· Strategic Security & Risk Management: Enterprise Risk Assessment, Security Policy & System Design, Crisis & Disaster Management, Surveillance Technologies, Fraud Prevention, Loss Control

· Corporate Leadership & Governance: Strategic Planning & Execution, P&L & Budgetary Control (up to $5M), Performance Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Corporate Governance

· Stakeholder & Public Affairs: Government & Community Relations, Corporate Brand Management, Media & Public Communication, Strategic Partnership Development

· Compliance & Operations: SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) Management, ISO 9001:2015 Implementation, Regulatory Compliance (RBZ), Asset & Contract Management, Investigation Oversight

· Technical Proficiency: Security Technologies (CCTV, Biometrics, Access Control), Oracle, Great Plains, Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience

Group Security and Public Relations Manager

Kencor Management Services April 2021 – Present

· Strategic Leadership: Developed and executed long-term security and surveillance strategies aligned with corporate objectives, directly contributing to the protection of shareholder value across the entire agricultural value chain.

· Financial Management: Formulated and managed the divisional security budget; implemented rigorous cost controls, reviewed expenditures, and proposed capital projects to enhance security infrastructure.

· Stakeholder Engagement & Public Affairs: Forged strong relationships with government bodies, farmers' associations, and community leaders. Managed corporate identity and public affairs programs to strengthen brand reputation and secure social license to operate.

· Risk & Compliance Oversight: Superintended the company-wide SHEQ program, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and maintaining a "zero-harm" operational environment. Led high-level investigations and refined security SOPs to mitigate pilferage and asset loss.

· Technology & Innovation: Researched and integrated advanced security technologies to create robust, pre-emptive security systems across all production and processing sites.

Risk Manager

OK Zimbabwe Limited July 2018 – March 2021

· Enterprise Risk Framework: Championed the development and administration of the corporate risk register. Created and implemented an integrated risk management framework for Zimbabwe's largest retail chain.

· Security Program Management: Overhauled security policies and managed contracts for guarding, CCTV, and alarms. Led fraud investigations and liaised with law enforcement and auditors.

· Crisis Management: Established and chaired the Crisis Management Committee, developing protocols for political unrest, natural disasters, and industrial actions.

Security Officer

National Building Society March 2016 – June 2018

· Program Foundation: Built the security function from the ground up, designing policies and systems that achieved full compliance with Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe regulations for the new building society.

· Fraud Awareness: Launched a successful organization-wide fraud awareness and training program, significantly reducing criminal incidents.

· Vendor Management: Managed security service providers, conducted quarterly performance reviews, and ensured cost-effective service delivery.

Security and Loss Control Manager

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe September 2000 – December 2015

· Legacy Security Infrastructure: Architected and implemented the foundational security blueprint for Econet, including the nationwide rollout of CCTV, biometric access control, and a centralized control room for base station monitoring.

· High-Value Management: Prepared and managed an annual security budget of USD $5 million. Advised the CEO on critical risk and security matters, leading sensitive internal investigations.

· Loss Control: Developed and enforced loss control policies that secured cash-in-transit, retail shops, and high-value telecom assets.

Group Security Manager

Waygard Security (Botswana) December 1993 – August 2000

· Operational Expansion: Played a key role in the strategic growth and professionalization of security operations across major cities in Botswana.

· Full-Spectrum Management: Oversaw HR, investigations, client relations, legal representation (Labour Court), and staff training for the countrywide group.

Earlier Career

· Officer-in-Charge, Stations Zimbabwe Republic Police July 1984 – Nov 1993

· Administrative Officer Public Service Commission (Inspectorate) Feb 1984 – July 1984

Education & Professional Development

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

University of Zimbabwe (UZ)

Bachelor of Administration (B. Admin)

University of Zimbabwe (UZ)

Professional Certification

Effective Leadership Development SMI

Affiliations

Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

Technical Skills

Software:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Oracle; Great Plains

Security Systems:

Advanced CCTV Surveillance, Biometric Access Control, Intruder Detection Systems, Centralized Control Room Operations

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