Staff Writer
Old Mutual Namibia has appointed Ingah Ekandjo as managing director of its retail mass business, effective 2 January 2026.
Ekandjo has more than 19 years of experience in the financial services sector, covering insurance and banking. She has spent 16 of those years in executive roles. She holds an undergraduate degree and a Master’s degree in business leadership and has completed leadership programmes in Namibia and abroad.
Her career includes senior roles across retail mass, emerging, and affluent markets. She has led turnaround strategies, driven earnings growth, and introduced new business approaches. Her experience spans insurance distribution, channel leadership, business development, market expansion, and financial and regulatory compliance.
Before joining Old Mutual, Ekandjo was Executive Officer for Momentum Metropolitan Retail Distribution Namibia. She led the Momentum and Metropolitan brands and oversaw a distribution transformation that expanded market reach and improved adviser performance across mass, emerging, and affluent segments.
She previously served as general manager for Group Services, with responsibility for human capital in Namibia and Africa, marketing, information technology, and systems support. In that role, she aligned people and technology strategies with business goals and supported operational performance across the organisation.
Commenting on her appointment, Ekandjo said, “I am honoured to join Old Mutual Namibia and look forward to working with our talented team to deliver innovative solutions and meaningful value to our customers. My passion for driving growth and empowering people aligns perfectly with Old Mutual’s purpose and values.”
Old Mutual Namibia Group CEO Tassius Chigariro said that “Ingah’s strategic vision, deep industry expertise, and commitment to excellence make her the ideal leader for our Retail Mass Business. We are confident that her leadership will further strengthen our position as a trusted partner for Namibians.”
He said the company looks forward to Ekandjo’s leadership as it continues to deliver on its purpose of enabling positive futures for all Namibians.
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Ingah Ekandjo
