Our People

Meet the Team

At Klapton Re, we believe in providing a platform for all talented, vibrant, and skilled industry individuals to thrive. The company is run by a dedicated and experienced executive management team comprising the Managing Director and Chief of Finance, responsible for recruiting trained and expert staff to run the company’s various divisions.

The Board

Michael James Lawson

Michael James Lawson Board Non Executive Director

Mr. Michael Lawson is the CEO and Managing Director of SLA Consolidated Limited, an investment holding company for global insurance and reinsurance ventures. He has over 25 years of experience in financial services,

with a strong background in commercial banking and structured corporate finance.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Lawson has held senior positions at several multinational banks, including Lloyds Bank, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, and Sanwa International.

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Dr. Evans David Wala Chabala

Dr. Evans David Wala Chabala Board Non Executive Director

Dr. E. D. Wala Chabala is an accomplished International Development Economist and Independent Consultant specialising in Economic Policy, Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, and Executive

Leadership within Financial Services and broader. He has advised leading institutions including African Development Bank (AfDB), USAID, COMESA Secretariat, COMESA Business Council (CBC), Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), DBZ, and IBAZ, and has held consulting and executive roles at McKinsey and Company, Standard Bank SA, Old Mutual, and Scottish Widows, as well as serving as CEO of the Securities and Exchange Commission Zambia.

Dr. Chabala holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, an MSc from the University of Manchester, and a BSc from the University of Zambia. A respected thought leader, his article on the Lobito Corridor attracted global attention, including recognition during President Biden’s visit to Angola

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Anthony Elmo Vinitha Jayetileke

Anthony Elmo Vinitha Jayetileke Board Chairman

Mr. Anthony Elmo Vinitha Jayetileke is a Chartered Accountant with over 45 years of experience in senior executive roles across top international accounting firms and financial institutions in Zambia,

Malawi, and Sri Lanka, including 20 years in banking and non-bank finance. He also serves as the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Zambia. Mr. Jayetileke areas of competence include business analysis and finance, accounting and financial reporting, external and internal audit, budgets and forecasting, investigations, banking, mortgage finance, tax advisory, human resource management, company secretarial, and general management.

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Kudzai Bingepinge

Kudzai Bingepinge Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Kudzai Bingepinge, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer of Klapton Re. He brings 17 years of extensive experience in global reinsurance, having previously headed the Middle East and Africa PandC Solutions Sales and Origination business unit at Swiss Re.

Known for his expertise in underwriting peak catastrophe risks and developing innovative solutions tailored to emerging markets, Kudzai has also forged strong relationships with regulatory bodies across Africa and the Middle East.

As CEO, he leads Klapton Re’s growth strategy, ensuring disciplined underwriting and long-term profitability. Kudzai’s focus is on building sustainable partnerships and positioning.

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Musonda Chisanga

Musonda Chisanga Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Musonda Chisanga is a highly experienced financial leader with a background in auditing, financial controls, and governance, having worked at KPMG in Zambia and the UK. As CFO of Klapton Re, he plays a pivotal role in ensuring the company’s financial sustainability and aligning its

financial strategy with its ambitious growth plans. Musonda’s leadership focuses on managing risk, optimising capital structures, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

His approach ensures that Klapton Re remains financially sound while maintaining flexibility to support its long-term expansion into new markets

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The Management

Kudzai Bingepinge

Kudzai Bingepinge Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Kudzai Bingepinge, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer of Klapton Re. He brings 17 years of extensive experience in global reinsurance, having previously headed the Middle East and Africa PandC Solutions Sales and Origination business unit at Swiss Re.

Known for his expertise in underwriting peak catastrophe risks and developing innovative solutions tailored to emerging markets, Kudzai has also forged strong relationships with regulatory bodies across Africa and the Middle East.

As CEO, he leads Klapton Re’s growth strategy, ensuring disciplined underwriting and long-term profitability. Kudzai’s focus is on building sustainable partnerships and positioning.

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Lynn Lucasta Harrod

Lynn Lucasta Harrod Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Lynn Harrod brings over 20 years of leadership experience in business development, broking, and marketing within the global reinsurance sector. At Marsh Africa, Lynn excelled in driving business growth and creating strong client relationships.

At Klapton Re, she is responsible for leading the company’s marketing strategy and ensuring that Klapton Re is positioned as a trusted reinsurance partner across global markets. She focuses on long-term client engagement and brand-building efforts that support the Company’s growth ambitions while keeping Klapton Re competitive and innovative in today’s reinsurance landscape.

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Musonda Chisanga

Musonda Chisanga Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Musonda Chisanga is a highly experienced financial leader with a background in auditing, financial controls, and governance, having worked at KPMG in Zambia and the UK. As CFO of Klapton Re, he plays a pivotal role in ensuring the company’s financial sustainability and aligning its

He has overseen the management of numerous audits in various financial services sectors such as banking, investment management, insurance, and reinsurance.

He also served as Head of Finance and Administration at Thebe Investments Limited, developers of the Nkwashi Housing project during its start-up phase responsible for establishing the finance department.

Musonda is a qualified Chartered Accountant, a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA-UK), and a Zambian Institute of Chartered Accountants member. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Monash University South Africa.

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Saulose Lemphane

Saulose Lemphane Chief Operations Officer

Mr. Saulose Lemphane brings over 18 years of distinguished experience in the (re)insurance industry, having served as Regional Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Gen Re. His expertise in underwriting, portfolio construction, and strategic management across multiple

territories and lines of business are critical as Klapton Re continues to expand its global footprint and drive outperformance in key areas. He oversees core functions, including Underwriting Operations, Underwriting Strategy and Governance, Risk Insights and Actuarial, and Data, Analytics and Technology.

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Board Committees

Reinsurance, Claims, and ICT Committee

Anthony Elmo Vinitha Jayetileke

Anthony Elmo Vinitha Jayetileke Chairperson

Mr. Anthony Elmo Vinitha Jayetileke is a Chartered Accountant with over 45 years of experience in senior executive roles across top international accounting firms and financial institutions in Zambia,

Malawi, and Sri Lanka, including 20 years in banking and non-bank finance. He also serves as the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Zambia. Mr. Jayetileke areas of competence include business analysis and finance, accounting and financial reporting, external and internal audit, budgets and forecasting, investigations, banking, mortgage finance, tax advisory, human resource management, company secretarial, and general management.

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Mumba Ngoma

Mumba Ngoma Member

Mrs. Mumba N. Mayeya is a well-seasoned and result driven insurance and reinsurance business executive with over a decade of experience in business development, customer relationship management, team leadership.

She has a proven track record of driving growth, improving customer satisfaction, and developing high-performing teams. She is skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and process improvement, with a strong passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Mrs. Mayeya has an MBA in Strategic Management for the University of Zambia and a Bachelor of Arts in Economic from the University of Zambia. She also has CII Level 3 Certificate in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute in the United Kingdom.

Mrs. Mayeya is the Principal Officer and Managing Director of Symmetric Insurance Solutions and currently serves as a member of the Reinsurance, Claims and ICT Committee of Klapton Reinsurance PLC. Previous, she served as the Principal Officer and Managing Director of Poised Insurance Brokers Limited, the Manager- Director Business. Broker Markets at Hollard Insurance Zambia Limited, Customer relationship Manager at Madison General Insurance and Underwriting and Re-insurance Manager at Innovate General Insurance.

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Audit, Finance, and Investment Committee

Anthony Elmo Vinitha Jayetileke

Anthony Elmo Vinitha Jayetileke Chairperson

Mr. Anthony Elmo Vinitha Jayetileke is a Chartered Accountant with over 45 years of experience in senior executive roles across top international accounting firms and financial institutions in Zambia,

Malawi, and Sri Lanka, including 20 years in banking and non-bank finance. He also serves as the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Zambia. Mr. Jayetileke areas of competence include business analysis and finance, accounting and financial reporting, external and internal audit, budgets and forecasting, investigations, banking, mortgage finance, tax advisory, human resource management, company secretarial, and general management.

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Michael James Lawson

Michael James Lawson Member

Mr. Michael Lawson is the CEO and Managing Director of SLA Consolidated Limited, an investment holding company for global insurance and reinsurance ventures. He has over 25 years of experience in financial services,

with a strong background in commercial banking and structured corporate finance.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Lawson has held senior positions at several multinational banks, including Lloyds Bank, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, and Sanwa International.

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Risk and Compliance Committee

Dr. Evans David Wala Chabala

Dr. Evans David Wala Chabala Chairperson

Dr. E. D. Wala Chabala is an accomplished International Development Economist and Independent Consultant specialising in Economic Policy, Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, and Executive

Leadership within Financial Services and broader. He has advised leading institutions including African Development Bank (AfDB), USAID, COMESA Secretariat, COMESA Business Council (CBC), Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), DBZ, and IBAZ, and has held consulting and executive roles at McKinsey and Company, Standard Bank SA, Old Mutual, and Scottish Widows, as well as serving as CEO of the Securities and Exchange Commission Zambia.

Dr. Chabala holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, an MSc from the University of Manchester, and a BSc from the University of Zambia. A respected thought leader, his article on the Lobito Corridor attracted global attention, including recognition during President Biden’s visit to Angola

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Malcolm Chabala

Malcolm Chabala Member

Malcolm Chabala, a seasoned Banker, Accountant and development enthusiast with 24 years’ experience. He is the immediate past CEO at the National Savings & Credit Bank (NATSAVE),

and immediate past Board Chairman at World Vision Zambia. He has previously held several key roles at Zambia National Building Society (ZNBS), Standard Chartered Bank and Barclays Bank. He is currently a business and finance consultant, as well as an aspiring Techpreneur and Farmer.

He is a certiﬁed Banker and Chartered Accountant (ACCA), and holds an MA in International Development from the University of Manchester. He serves and has previously served on various Boards including, World Vision, NATSAVE, Zambia Institute of Banking & Financial Services, End Malaria Council, Klapton Reinsurance, Millenium TV, Dream Life 260, Habitat for Humanity and Client Care Solutions Limited. He is also a Chevening Scholar (2007/8 Cohort).

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Remuneration & HR Committee

Dr. Evans David Wala Chabala

Dr. Evans David Wala Chabala Chairperson

Dr. E. D. Wala Chabala is an accomplished International Development Economist and Independent Consultant specialising in Economic Policy, Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, and Executive

Leadership within Financial Services and broader. He has advised leading institutions including African Development Bank (AfDB), USAID, COMESA Secretariat, COMESA Business Council (CBC), Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), DBZ, and IBAZ, and has held consulting and executive roles at McKinsey and Company, Standard Bank SA, Old Mutual, and Scottish Widows, as well as serving as CEO of the Securities and Exchange Commission Zambia.

Dr. Chabala holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, an MSc from the University of Manchester, and a BSc from the University of Zambia. A respected thought leader, his article on the Lobito Corridor attracted global attention, including recognition during President Biden’s visit to Angola

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Chiluba Mumba Member

Ms. Mumba is a Legal Practitioner with over 15 years’ post qualification experience and has worked in both the private and public sector. Currently Ms. Mumba serves as Managing Partner at Equitas Legal Practitioners,

a Corporate and Commercial Law Firm based in Lusaka Zambia assisting entities in navigating the policy, legal and regulatory landscape during the set up stage and continuous compliance post set up in the different sectors of the Zambian economy.

Ms. Mumba has also served as National Coordinator for the Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) working in conjunction with private sector players to advocate for an enabling and conducive business environment from Government and other key stakeholders. Currently, Ms. Mumba’s role has been expanded to cater for Countries in the Southern Africa region to ensure that different markets provide a conducive business environment for private sector minigrid players.

Ms. Mumba has previously served on the Licensing Committee of the Securities and Exchange Commission-Zambia, Audit and Risk Committee of the Civil Aviation Authority-Zambia and Board Member at Klapton Reinsurance PLC.

Ms. Mumba currently serves on the Board of Indeni Energy Oil Company, Immia capital, National Legal Aid Clinic for Women and Member for Human Resource and Renumeration Committee of the Board of Klapton Reinsurance PLC.

Ms. Mumba holds a Master of Laws in Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of London, a Bachelor of laws degree from the University of Zambia (UNZA) and is an Advocate of all the Courts and Tribunals in Zambia, Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and a Member of the Institute of Directors (IDOZ).

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