Mfaume Kimario

Mfaume Kimario is a dynamic and visionary executive with over 20 years of international and local experience spanning financial services, public relations, marketing strategy, and organizational leadership. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Africa Pension Fund Limited (APeF), Mfaume is leading the development and expansion of Tanzania's first private pension fund, introducing innovative fund and asset management solutions tailored for institutional and retail markets.

Before joining APeF, Mfaume spent over 17 years at UTT Asset Management and Investor Services (UTT AMIS), where he progressively rose to become the Acting Director of Marketing. During his tenure, he led the launch of multiple collective investment schemes, managed a multi billion-shilling marketing budget, and built a nationally recognized brand through integrated marketing communications and strategic stakeholder engagements. He was also instrumental in advancing digital adoption through mobile and USSD platforms, and contributed to corporate branding, public education initiatives and investor engagement

His academic foundation includes a Master’s in Policy, Management, and Government from the University of York (UK), a Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration from the Institute of Finance Management (Tanzania), and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati (USA), complemented by an Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems Technology from Cincinnati State Technical College.