Name: Arthur K. Matsaudza
Born: Zimbabwe (exact date N/A)
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Other names / Nicknames: N/A (unconfirmed)
Alma mater: National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Bulawayo; University of Gloucestershire (UK)
Spouse: Public professional interactions indicate he is married, though her exact name and identity remain unconfirmed in public records.
Children: N/A (unconfirmed)
Education: Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Computer Science, National University of Science and Technology (2007–2011)
Higher Education: Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Gloucestershire (2015–2017); IBM Certified Solutions Developer – Web Services; Oracle Certified Java Programmer
Occupation: Executive, Business Leader, Financial Technology Specialist
Years active: 2009–present
Known for: Leadership in fintech and digital banking in Zimbabwe; founding Managing Director of O’mari (Old Mutual Digital Services), which grew to over 2 million customers by the end of 2025; appointment as Chief Executive Officer of ZB Bank
Political party: N/A (unconfirmed)
Other political affiliations: N/A (unconfirmed)
Career & Positions held (chronological):
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Senior Products and Services Developer, e-Solutions (2009–2011)
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Senior Value Added Services Engineer, Telecel Zimbabwe (2012–2013)
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Mobile Financial Services IT Manager, Telecel Zimbabwe (2013–2014)
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Head of Mobile Financial Services, Telecel Zimbabwe (2014–2016)
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Divisional Executive: Digital Banking / Chief Digital Officer, Steward Bank (2016–2017)
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Chief Technology Officer, Steward Bank (2017–2020) — led the bank’s shift from legacy IT to agile digital platforms, including robotic process automation and AI-driven customer service
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Group Executive: Digital and Data (Old Mutual Africa Regions), Old Mutual Limited (2020–2023); also Executive, Digital Platforms, Old Mutual Africa Regions
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Managing Director, Old Mutual Digital Services / O’mari (2022–2026) — founding MD; launched the fintech in May 2023 with wallets, mobile money, insurtech, lending, FoodCare, HomeCare and SchoolCare; customer base rose from launch to about 1.3 million then to over 2 million by end-2025
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Chief Executive Officer, ZB Bank (appointed effective 1 October 2026)
Awards and honours: He was awarded the Young Director of the Year award in August 2024 for his innovative leadership and vision while at the helm of O’mari.
Controversies: N/A (unconfirmed)
Criminal charges / Legal issues: N/A (unconfirmed)
Website / Social media: LinkedIn (Arthur Matsaudza); X/Twitter: @akmats18
