management

Thokozile Kuwali is a distinguished Governance, Risk, and Control (GRC) assurance and advisory expert with over 20 years of experience across financial and non-financial sectors. She brings deep expertise in strengthening institutional governance, enhancing risk oversight, and driving accountability across complex, multi-entity organizations. Her work is centered on integrating governance, risk, and control systems into strategic decision-making, ensuring organizations operate with resilience, transparency, and sustained performance in increasingly volatile and complex environments.

Her core expertise lies in governance and assurance frameworks and enterprise risk oversight, where she has led high-impact audit and advisory functions at both institutional and group levels. As Group Head of Internal Audit at NICO Holdings Plc, she provides strategic audit leadership across a diversified portfolio of subsidiaries spanning banking, insurance, asset management, technology, and property across Malawi and Zambia. Her career foundation includes senior roles at the Reserve Bank of Malawi and early professional grounding at KPMG, equipping her with a strong blend of regulatory, financial, and advisory experience.

Beyond her executive responsibilities, Thokozile plays a significant leadership role in shaping the governance landscape across the region. She serves as Chair of the African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (AFIIA) and is a Past President of the Institute of Internal Auditors Malawi (IIAM), alongside holding multiple board and audit committee roles across key institutions. Her advisory, teaching, and mentorship work further reinforce her influence in building the next generation of governance and audit professionals. She holds a Master of Business Finance and multiple global certifications, positioning her as a strategic advisor capable of aligning governance, risk, and organizational performance at the highest levels.