Staff Writer
The Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia (OMIGNAM) has appointed Sara Mezui Engo as chief investment officer of unlisted investments, effective immediately.
Mezui Engo brings over 16 years of experience in investment management across listed and unlisted markets.
She has held roles at RMB Asset Management, now Momentum Investments, EMH Prescient Investment Management, and Liquid Africa, now Enko Capital.
Most recently, she worked at the Government Institutions Pension Fund of Namibia (GIPF), where she led the global alternative investments programme, investing in private equity, private credit, property and infrastructure.
Her appointment marks a key step for OMIGNAM in strengthening its focus on responsible investing, socio-economic impact and long-term value creation.
She has been instrumental in shaping the Southern African unlisted investment space, developing portfolios that balance pension liabilities with strong returns and measurable outcomes.
“I am honoured to join Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia at such a dynamic time,” said Mezui Engo.
“OMIGNAM’s legacy of trust, innovation, and impact-driven investing resonates deeply with my own values. I look forward to building on this foundation to unlock private market opportunities that not only deliver returns but also catalyse inclusive growth.”
She has chaired the Investor Advisory Boards of the Old Mutual RSA Education Fund, the Boxwood RSA Property Fund, and the Growthpoint RSA Healthcare Property Fund.
Her advisory work extends to global venture capital and Pan-African private equity funds. In Namibia, she previously chaired the Retirement Funds Institute of Namibia and served as the first finance designate commissioner on the Law Reform and Development Commission.
“Private markets are a powerful lever for transformation. By aligning capital with purpose, we can address structural challenges and accelerate infrastructure development. I am particularly excited about OMIGNAM’s role in mobilising private sector capital to drive sustainable progress.”
Mezui Engo holds degrees in management sciences (investment management) and an MBA in finance and leadership from the University of Stellenbosch. She also completed the private market investing program at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. She serves as deputy chair of the PPP committee, focusing on addressing structural barriers and increasing private sector investment in infrastructure development.
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Sara Mezui Engo
