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Our facility is powered by an exceptional team of senior specialists who expertly manage and operate every aspect of our services. With a wealth of knowledge, our dedicated process engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical and instrumentation engineers, quality chemists, financial professionals, sales and marketing strategists, health and safety officers, and skilled HR and Tech experts work tirelessly to ensure excellence and innovation at every turn.

Meet our executive team

Dedicated professionals driving our success

Our Team

Mr. Upendra Alamwar

Operations Director

Mr Alamwar is an engineer by profession. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a MTEC Masters Degree in Design of Thermal Power Plants from MACT, India. He started his career as a trainee engineer in 1992, he moved to Zimbabwe in 1999 where he set up the Industrial Oxygen Plants (first of its kind in Zimbabwe) in Redcliff. He pioneered the Steel Manufacturing process in Redcliff, Zimbabwe.

Mr. Lewis Karowangoma

Company Secretary/Head of Finance

A highly experienced professional in accounting, finance and audit. Lewis previously worked with various companies on a consultancy basis in financial management, taxation, advisory and secretarial roles. He has worked as a Finance Manager for Freshpro a division of Innscor and Victoria Foods a division of CFI Holdings. He also worked for Delta Beverages and CFI Holdings in both organisations as a Group Senior Auditor. He holds a BSc Degree in Applied Accounting with Oxford Brookes University and ACCA finalist.

Bhaumik J Bhatt

Head Marketing, Customer Relations, and New Allied Businesses

Mr. Bhaumik is a Mechanical Engineer by profession and holds a Diploma in International Business & Project Management. In a career spanning over two decades, Mr. Bhaumik has diverse experience in the Steel Industry globally with more than 15 years of experience in the African continent. He has handled various challenging projects across the globe. His areas of expertise include EPC Projects, Business Development, Operations & Human Resources.

Florian Hense

Head Energy, ESG & Business Development

He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business from the University of Applied Science Kempten in Germany with extensive experience in the automotive and mining industry. He is well-versed in setting up production and developing businesses in countries like India, Germany, and Zimbabwe related to the mining and production industry. His unique and broad skill base coupled with international relationships are applied in developing the project from the ground level up by adopting the latest know-how and technology in the company’s production and management systems.

Bimalendu Mehta

Head Projects - Iron & Steel

He has 31 years of experience, holding a B. Tech Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication and a master’s degree in business administration with specialization in Finance Management. He has vast experience in the field of Designing, Project Engineering, Plant Maintenance, and Operation of Sponge Iron, Power Plant, and Steel Industries.

Knowledge Moyo

Human Resources

Knowledge holds extensive qualifications in the field of Human Resources Management, National Diploma, and Advanced Diploma in HR Management, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources Industrial Relations Management and including a National Certificate. Additionally, he has earned a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and a Certificate in Labor Law, Conciliation, and Arbitration. As an associate member of the Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ), Knowledge brings 13 years of professional experience in human resources management. He currently oversees the human resources function for a company with more than 450 employees, demonstrating his expertise and leadership in the profession.