Old Mutual names new Retail Mass MD

Old Mutual Namibia is proud to announce the appointment of Ingah Ekandjo as Managing Director of its Retail Mass Business, effective 2 January 2026.



Ekandjo is an accomplished executive with over 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, spanning insurance and banking, of which 16 is as an executive. She holds an undergraduate degree, a Master’s Degree in Business Leadership, and has completed various leadership development programmes both locally and internationally.



Her career spans leadership roles in retail mass, emerging, and affluent markets, where she has consistently delivered turnaround strategies, earnings growth, and innovation. Ekandjo’s expertise includes insurance distribution, channel leadership, business development, market expansion, and financial and regulatory compliance.



Before joining Old Mutual, Ekandjo served as the executive officer for Momentum Metropolitan Retail Distribution Namibia, where she led both the Momentum and Metropolitan brands. Under her leadership, the business underwent a successful distribution transformation, expanded its market reach, and enhanced adviser performance across the mass, emerging, and affluent segments.



Prior to this, she held the position of general manager for Group Services, where she was responsible for Human Capital Namibia and Africa, Marketing, Information Technology, and Systems Support. In this role, she played a pivotal part in driving operational excellence, aligning people and technology strategies with the organisation’s growth ambitions, and fostering a culture of collaboration and performance.



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."





Tassius Chigariro, Group CEO of Old Mutual Namibia, added that Ekandjo's ah’s strategic vision, deep industry expertise, and commitment to excellence make her the ideal leader for Old Mutual's retail mass business. "We are confident that her leadership will further strengthen our position as a trusted partner for Namibians."







Old Mutual Namibia looks forward to Ekandjo’s leadership as the company continues to deliver on its purpose of enabling positive futures for all Namibians.