John Machunda

John Machunda is a seasoned Agribusiness Banker with a solid background in project management within the financial sector, particularly focusing on digitization and rural SMEs development.

His expertise lies in Agribusiness strategic partnerships, value chain financing modeling, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Agribusiness from Sokoine University of Agriculture.

Currently, he serves as the Senior Relationship Manager for Agribusiness Projects & Partnerships at NMB Bank Plc.

His previous roles include Relationship Manager in the Emerging Farmer Program, Manager of Business and Product Development in Agribusiness, and Business Development Manager in Emerging Markets at Vodacom Tanzania.

John Machunda also has experience as an M-PESA Partnership Manager at Vodacom Tanzania, Senior Business Advisor at Technoserve Inc, Relationship Manager at ACE-Audit Control & Expertise, Internal Auditor at Tanzania Leaf Tobacco Company Ltd (Universal Leaf Affiliate), and Regional Company Representative at Tanzania Leaf Tobacco Company.