IGNATIUS MWAPE

INVESTOR. ENTREPRENEUR. PHILANTHROPIST.

Ignatius Mwape

Ignatius is Chief Executive Officer of ICM Holdings, a family-owned investment company whose interests include real estate, construction (incl. interior design), equities and consultancy. ICM Holdings’ wholly owned subsidiaries include ICM Properties, PlanetHome, ICM Equities and ICM Consulting.

As a Director of ICM Properties, he spearheads the development and management of real estate with roots in residential units. He also provides strategic direction on the operations of PlanetHome Innovations, an interior design studio supported by a factory of manufacturing facilities. At ICM Equities, Ignatius strategically manages a diverse portfolio of listed equity holdings. Additionally, he steers ICM Consulting, a firm specializing in capital raising and management consulting.

Apart from his accounting expertise, Ignatius is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and holds accreditation as an Insolvency Practitioner. He is also pursuing additional training in capital markets and investment advisory.

Ignatius also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kalundu Conference Centre and is a Member of the Board of Directors of Finsbury Reinsurance.

Ignatius started his career as an intern at the Zambian member firm of Grant Thornton International in 2001 where he rose to the position of Manager before joining the Finsbury Investments (Mahtani Group of Companies) as Executive Assistant (Corporate Finance & Investments) to the Group Executive Chairman from 2009 to 2013.

Early career/Auditing & Management Consulting

1982
-2013

Early Life & Education

Ignatius’ path to success began with a solid educational foundation. Starting at ZCCM’s Luanshya Trust School & continuing at Mpelembe Secondary School, he demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities as a member of the Student Leadership Board & ultimately served as School Head-boy. 

Afterward, he embarked on a successful career in auditing and management consulting at the Zambian member firm of Grant Thornton International, starting as an Audit Assistant and rising through the ranks to become an Audit Manager. His exceptional skills and expertise led him to The Mahtani Group of Companies, one of Zambia’s largest conglomerates, where he held the position of Senior Group Executive, overseeing Finance & Investments.

Entrepreneur days

2013
-Present

Entrepreneurship

In 2013, Ignatius made a bold move towards entrepreneurship, establishing the ICM Group. Since then, it has flourished and now comprises ICM Properties, PlanetHome Innovations, ICM Equities and ICM Consulting—all unified under the umbrella of ICM Holdings.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Not content with personal success alone, Ignatius embodies the spirit of corporate social responsibility. Through ICM Holdings, he channels resources and expertise into initiatives that benefit society. Guided by a vision of a better Zambia, Ignatius and the companies he is involved in create sustainable jobs and employment opportunities, empowering over 50 individuals to contribute to the nation’s prosperity.
 

Ignatius’ presence as an investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist puts him on track to contribute in reshaping Zambia’s landscape. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a dedication to improving lives, he is driving positive change and inspiring others to follow suit.

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