Dr. Edwin P. Mhede Board Chairman Dr. Mhede was appointed to join NMB Bank’s Board of Directors in June 2020, and thereafter was elected as Board Chairman. 

Qualification: He holds a Ph.D. and Master’s Degree in Development Economics from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo, Japan. He also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness from Sokoine University of Agriculture in Morogoro, Tanzania. 

Career Experience: Dr. Mhede is a development economist with over 15 years working experience in public and private sectors. He has deep exposure in development economics, trade, economic policy, international negotiations, and industrial research and investment. Dr. Mhede is currently the Chief Executive of Dar Rapid Transit Agency (DART). He has held various management roles in the Government to the level of Deputy Permanent Secretary of Trade and Investment at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments. He is highly recognized for leading multifaceted economic programs for the growth of the public and private sectors in Tanzania.