Imelda Lutebinga
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Imelda Lutebinga is a pioneering business leader, being the first appointed Local CEO and Female CEO for a multinational security company. With over 10 years of experience across industries such as oil and gas, telecommunications, logistics, and security management, she has a proven track record of strategic leadership and business success.
Currently, as the Country General Manager for G4S Tanzania, she drives policies, long-term strategies, and organic growth while ensuring stakeholder engagement, compliance, and sustainable profitability.
Imelda's commitment to women's empowerment is evident through her role as the first Ambassador for Women Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) for Tanzania and her current position as Regional Ambassador for Eastern Africa. Her accolades include the Top 50 Women in Management Africa (WIMA) and Woman Leadership East Africa Award. Her leadership skills were further recognized when she earned the first runner-up position in the CEO of the Year category at the TOP 100 Executive Awards in Tanzania in 2023.
Imelda also serves on several influential boards, contributing to sectors such as security, employee welfare, and philanthropy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Country General Manager
G4S Secure Solutions (T) LTD
Dar es Salaam
07.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership and direction for G4S Tanzania business entities
- Formulate and implement policies and long-term strategies to drive organic growth, efficiency, stakeholder engagement, statutory compliance, and sustainable business profitability.
Head of Human Resources
G4S Secure Solutions (T) LTD
Dar es Salaam
02.2015 - 07.2022
- Senior management role with dual reporting to Managing Director (Administrative) and Regional HR Director – AME (Functional)
- Lead the Senior Management Team on annual workforce plans and reviews
- Designed staffing and human resources practices resulting in a 26% growth from 2015 and headcount increase from 1800 to 2800
- Directly led 15 professionals to cultivate a unified, value-based culture and embrace the global brand
- Managed an annual Human Resource Development department budget of US$ 7.3 million
- Efficiently managed disciplinary matters, leading to a 75% reduction in company liability
- Recognized as Employee of the Year 2017.
Human Resources Manager
DHL Logistics Tanzania Ltd
Dar es Salaam
02.2012 - 01.2015
- Partnered strategically with executives to provide human capital solutions supporting business performance
- Provided day-to-day support and expert advisory on people management issues such as recruitment, talent, performance management, and business flexibility
- Successfully restructured business to an efficient and profitable entity
- Oversaw Employee Engagement survey for 19 Sub-Sahara African markets
- Role expanded to include sales and operations for the Lake Zone
- Acted as a spokesperson for the organization internally and externally.
Key Account Manager / PA
SEACOM Tanzania Limited
Dar es Salaam
10.2008 - 01.2012
- Oversaw administration of trainings, health and safety, personnel leave, and files
- Implemented branding and marketing promotion strategy, advertisement, and media coordination
- Supported preparation of quotations, tender processes, and administration of the sales online system (Salesforce.com)
- Identified and maximized sales opportunities, increasing customer retention rates.
Education
Executive Diploma - Strategic Leadership & HR Practices in Organizations
UniAthena
Online - UK06.2022
MBA - Corporate Management
Mzumbe University (Chuo Kikuu Mzumbe)
Dar es Salaam10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Food Science & Technology
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro07.2006
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Communication Skills
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Multitask
- Effective Time Management
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Websites
Professionalattributes
- Goal-Oriented
- Analytical
- Efficient
- Good Listener
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Dedicated
- Team Player
- Disciplined
- Self-Motivated
- Professional
- Task-Oriented
- Articulate
Boardmemberships
- Vice Chair, Tanzania Security Industry Association (TSIA)
- Vice Chair, Association of Tanzania Employees
- Board Chair, Kaisiki Africa Initiative
- Board Member, Sasamani Foundation
- Former Board Member, American Chamber of Commerce - Tanzania
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Kilimanjaro
- Date of Birth: 04/04/1982
- Nationality: Tanzanian
Awards
- Top 50 Women in Management Africa (WIMA) - 2019
- East Africa’s Woman Leadership Award - 2019
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Country General Manager
G4S Secure Solutions (T) LTD
07.2022 - Current
Head of Human Resources
G4S Secure Solutions (T) LTD
02.2015 - 07.2022
Human Resources Manager
DHL Logistics Tanzania Ltd
02.2012 - 01.2015
Key Account Manager / PA
SEACOM Tanzania Limited
10.2008 - 01.2012
Executive Diploma - Strategic Leadership & HR Practices in Organizations
UniAthena
MBA - Corporate Management
Mzumbe University (Chuo Kikuu Mzumbe)
Bachelor of Science - Food Science & Technology
Sokoine University of Agriculture
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