Radar Holdings Limited chief executive officer, Elias Hwenga has been named the Chartered Governance Professional of the Year 2024 by the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ).
He was named winner of the award and presented with the Chartered Governance Professional of the Year Trophy at a formal dinner that marked the ending of the CGAIZ annual conference in Victoria Falls on Friday last week.
The award recognises Hwenga’s exemplary leadership, unwavering commitment to ethical governance and his transformative impact on corporate stewardship in Zimbabwe.
A Chartered Governance Professional of the Year Award citation read by CGAIZ chief executive and secretary, Lovemore Gomera, said Hwenga has championed accountability and ethical practice in every role he has held.
“Hwenga demonstrated a remarkable entrepreneurial drive, spearheading agribusiness and property development initiatives. He also led landmark property projects that reshaped business communities and contributed to national economic growth.
“He has combined financial discipline, governance excellence and innovation, becoming a role model and beacon of professional integrity,” Gomera added.
Hwenga, who has steered Radar Holdings through a period of strategic renewal and operational resilience, described the honour as deeply meaningful.
“I am truly honoured and grateful for the recognition bestowed upon me. I extend my gratitude to CGAIZ for deeming me worthy of this prestigious honour. While I typically live a low-key existence, I am eager to utilise my expertise in governance to enhance various institutions and drive improved outcomes,” Hwenga added.
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As CEO of Radar Properties, Hwenga has advocated for a governance-first approach to corporate strategy.
“Governance is part of our culture. We integrate governance principles by aligning our strategic goals with ethical practices, ensuring transparency and promoting accountability at all levels,” he explained.
Hwenga distinguished excellent governance from mere compliance by its proactive and stakeholder-focused nature.
“Excellent governance is characterised by a proactive and transparent approach. Compliance is viewed as a defensive measure to avoid legal trouble. Excellent governance extends beyond mere compliance. It encompasses proactive leadership, ethical decision-making and a sincere dedication to the interests of various stakeholders,” he said.
