Vimbayi Kanyonganise: Head of Connect

Vimbayi brings over 15 years of experience delivering high-impact B2B connections across Africa, designing strategies and solutions for the private sector, public sector, government and non-profit organisations. With deep cultural and regional expertise spanning West, East, North and Southern Africa, she specialises in tailoring engagement strategies to diverse audiences and industries.

A proven project management leader, Vimbayi has built operating models from the ground up, managed complex multi-currency budgets and delivered results through strong partnerships and stakeholder engagement. She has led large-scale B2B platforms, produced investor-focused reports and advised on industry-specific challenges. Her extensive experience across the continent also informed her MBA research on the critical success factors for African expansion.