Bekithemba Mpofu

• Investment Strategy: Develop and implement the company's property investment strategy, considering market trends, economic indicators, risk tolerance, and financial goals
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the company's real estate portfolio, analyzing the performance of existing properties and identifying opportunities for growth or divestment
• Market Research: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify potential investment opportunities in various locations and property types
• Deal Origination: Source and evaluate potential investment opportunities, including properties for acquisition, joint ventures, partnerships, or development projects
• Due Diligence: Lead due diligence efforts for potential investments, assessing property value, legal and regulatory compliance, financial feasibility, and risk assessment
• Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis, including cash flow modeling, sensitivity analysis, and return on investment calculations, to assess the viability of investment opportunities
• Investment Presentation: Prepare and present investment proposals to senior management or investment committees, highlighting key opportunities, risks, and financial projections
• Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor the performance of real estate investments, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to optimize returns.

• Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs
• Supervised junior lecturers' course development and recommended refinements to enhance student learning
• Oversaw graduate student projects and advised on focus, methodology and report generation to meet preset standards.
• Conducted research with in-person and remote collaborators and presented results in scholarly publications to further enhance knowledge
• Chaired the School Research Committee, Coordinated Research Degrees as well as MSc and PG in Property Development and Management

• Established strategic goals for broad-scale research through acquisition of appropriate funding and program support
• Designed and delivered trainings and presentations to institutional staff and supported research program development
• Worked in conjunction with director to plan for and assess university progress towards research excellence awards
• Built institution's research portfolio in accordance with long-term strategic plan
• Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges
• Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans

• Supervised admissions programs, student recruitment and retention
• Recruited, hired, trained and implemented strategies to retain academic faculty and staff members
• Implemented initiatives to drive curriculum quality and target learning outcomes including accreditation and validation of post-graduate courses in line with quality assurance standards
• Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology
• Chaired several academic boards including: Results Boards, Module boards, Scrutiny board, Annual Course Reviews, Admissions Committee and Subject Advisory Boards

• Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports
• Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
• Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
• Negotiated, developed and serviced the lifelong learning needs of corporate clients
• Developed, designed, organised and delivered lifelong learning materials and events

• Thesis: The relationship between stock market returns and inflation: new evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa (Supervisor: Prof. David McMillian)

Also worked as:

• Deputy Warden (first institution’s Black Deputy Warden and Warden) – McIntosh Hall (2006 - 2008)
• Teaching Assistance - Financial Accounting (2006 - 2008)
• Conference Convenor and Manager – 4th Scottish Management Doctoral Conference 2007
• University Registry and Examinations Office: Chief Invigilator (2007- 2008)

• Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success
• Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance
• Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors
• Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations
• Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities
• Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.

• Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies
• Chief Project Manager, led in the acquisition and development of properties
• Chief Property Market Adviser, provided advice to all departments, developed and implemented property portfolio investment strategies
• Chief Valuation Officer, oversaw the valuation of properties for mortgage purposes
• Chief Facilities Manager, managed all bank facilities, site strategies, contracting, procurement, maintenance, disposal of assets and service level agreements.

• Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans
• Created and managed financial models to evaluate property investments and acquisitions
• Facilitated portfolio performance review and implemented new strategies
• Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Communicated market developments, portfolio changes and annual performance information to clients
• Developed rebalancing strategies to minimize risk exposures
• Over saw the management of properties i.e. tenant selection, contract negotiations and service level agreements.

• ZimREIT Association Board Member 07/2023 to date
• Optimal Asset Management Non-Executive Director 01/2022 to date
• Parliament of Zimbabwe Senator (MP) 08/2018-07/2023
• Mzingwane90 Investments Director 07/2020-02/2022
• Movement for Democratic Change National Deputy Spokesperson 08/2018-05/2019
• Sustain Asset Management Executive Director 01/2012-12/2019
• Integrated Properties Non-Executive Director 08/2009-12/2013
• Lancaster West Housing Association Non-Executive Board Member 12/2009–08/2010
• MDC Youth Assembly Inaugural National Secretary General 01/2000-12/2005