NAMIBIA – Hangala Group has appointed Trofimus (Trophy) Shapange as the new managing director of Hangala Capital effective 1 October, 2020.

 According to the Group statement, Mr. Shapange brings to the position a wealth of knowledge and an array of experience in the financial services industry.

Shapange is a qualified chartered accountant and holds a Master’s degree in business administration from Herriot-Watt University, Scotland a Bachelor of Commerce Honours from the University of KwaZulu Natal and a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Namibia.

“After a thorough and rigorous engagement process, we are delighted that Mr Shapange has agreed to join Hangala Capital as its managing director as he has excellent business experience, education, good understanding of the Namibian financial service industry and the drive to help us take Hangala Capital to the next level of growth and development”, read the statement.

Hangala Group executive chairman Dr. Leake S Hangala said that they are very pleased to attract someone with the calibre, track record and standing such as that of Mr Shapange and are looking forward to working together as he join the executives at Hangala Group to continue the exceptional growth of our business.

Trophy started his career at PwC Namibia in 2006 and has over 14 years of experience in assurance and business advisory services, providing external audit to major clients mainly in the financial services industry.

He was admitted as the financial services partner of PwC Namibia on 1 July 2018.

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