Arthur Matsaudza to Become ZB Bank CEO on October 1, 2026

Arthur Matsaudza will take charge of ZB Bank on October 1, 2026, bringing experience that spans banking, fintech and telecommunications across several African markets.

ZB Financial Holdings said the appointment supports the bank's ambition to speed up its digital transformation and expand into fintech and other innovative financial services beyond traditional banking.

Matsaudza previously served as the founding managing director of O'mari, Old Mutual's standalone fintech venture. During his tenure, O'mari developed from a concept into a multi-market ecosystem offering digital wallets, mobile money, insurtech and lending services.

He also worked as Old Mutual's group executive for digital and data, overseeing digital transformation initiatives across its African operations. At Steward Bank, he held senior technology and digital banking roles, including head of digital banking and chief technology officer. The article said he led the shift from legacy information technology systems to agile digital platforms, including robotic process automation and artificial intelligence-driven customer service.

Matsaudza holds an MBA from the University of Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom and a computer science honours degree from Zimbabwe's National University of Science and Technology. ZB's board said his combined experience in financial services, technology and telecommunications would strengthen the bank's competitive position and support customer-focused digital innovation.