Bright Gunzo (BG) is an accomplished Human Capital Practitioner, Strategist, Ethics Expert in Corporate Governance matters, Administrator and Management Consultant joining ZIPAM as the Business Development Manager. He has been a Consultant with the Centre for Cognitive Leadership (CCL), a regional business strategy Consultancy firm and affiliate of the National University of Science & Technology. While with CCL BG was involved in developing and providing strategic interventions for business transformational leadership, organisational development, production and delivery of Management Development and Supervisory Development Programs for Econet, Ecocash, Higherlife Foundation and other private organisations. He had previously developed and delivered similar programs to ZESA Holdings in collaboration with Africa University.

Prior to joining CCL, BG had worked for the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) for over a decade, in the Human Capital & Administration division. He joined ZIMRA as the Regional Human Resources and Administration Manager and rose to the position of Head Human Capital Administration, a position he held until the time he left ZIMRA. During his tenure with ZIMRA, he was very instrumental in the development of ISO compliant Human Resources and Administration Policies and Procedures which are still in use to date. BG also facilitated the acquisition of more than a Million USD worth of assets including offices and residential flats for ZIMRA staff. He also pioneered the first online and virtual recruitment processes for ZIMRA in 2020 which have remained in use to date.Before joining ZIMRA, BG had worked for Plan International, a global organization that works with and for girls and young people in over 80 countries, in advancing their rights and equality as a Program Coordinator. His responsibilities included grants/resource mobilisation, coordination and promotion of inclusive free and equal access to quality education for girl children, from early learning to secondary education. During his tenure, he worked with various Government Ministries, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Parastatals, Local Authorities, Community Based Organisations and Faith Based Organisations. He successfully mobilized resources and implemented a number of programs including Health Education Training, Water and Sanitation Projects and Development of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials.BG also worked for the National AIDS Council (NAC) of Zimbabwe, (an organization established to coordinate and facilitate the national multi-sectoral response to HIV and AIDS) as the Provincial Programs Officer before leaving for Plan International. He was responsible for Harare Metropolitan Province and his duties and responsibilities dovetailed well with the organisation’s mandate of implementing measures that combat the spread of HIV & AIDS and the management, coordination and implementation of programs that also reduce the impact of HIV and AIDS. He successfully facilitated the mobilization and management of resources in support of the national response to HIV and AID through the Global Fund, NGOs and the Treasury.Previously, BG had worked for Goromonzi Rural District Council as a young Executive Officer responsible for the Human Resources & Administration portfolio which included Health & Social Services, during the time of the famous amalgamation of Rural and District Councils. He successfully ran the portfolios until the Local Authority took shape including development of approved organizational structure which has stood the test of time until today. His responsibilities included those of resource mobilization strategies, sound recruitment and selection policies, administration, asset and estate management. BG holds an MPhil (WE) degree from the University of Pretoria, MSc (Strategic Mgt) from Chinhoyi University of Technology, a BSc. (Hons) Admin from the University of Zimbabwe and a BMgt in HR from the Zimbabwe Open University. In addition, he also holds National Diplomas in LGA, EH and in WatSan. He has several other certificates including Rural Development and is both SAP Certified and Ethics Certified. He is currently a PhD candidate.