BY SPECIAL REPORTER
TANZANIA Private Sector Foundation (TPSF), executive director, Mr Francis Majige Nanai has on Thursday resigned from the position to pursue other personal interests.
In a statement issued by the TPSF board chairperson, Angelina Ngalula, the board of directors has appointed, Mr Raphael Laizer as the acting executive director with immediate effect.
“The board of directors would like to thank Mr Francis Nanai for his devotion and commitment towards promoting effective engagement of the private sector in driving the business and development agenda of Tanzania,” the statement reads in part.
The TPSF has, however, reassured its members, government and stake holders that the transition will not affect the delivery of foundation’s mandate.
Who is Mr. Nanai?
Mr. Francis Majige Nanai has over 20 years of Corporate Leadership experience having occupied various Corporate Leadership roles (Managing Director, COO and Member of Senior Management Teams) plus over 15 years’ experience as Head of Sales and Marketing Functions in various World Class Organizations (Coca-Cola Company, Lafarge Cement & Nation Media Group).
The latest role until July 2020, he was the Managing Director of Mwananchi Communications Limited (Media House in Tanzania) which he served for 7 years. Mr. Francis Majige has MBA (Marketing) and BA, Economics from University of Dar es Salaam.