Lungowe Akapelwa

Lungowe Akapelwa is an accomplished finance and business executive with over 15 years of international leadership experience gained across Australia and Zambia. She brings extensive expertise in financial management, strategic planning, operational excellence, business transformation, governance and organisational performance improvement. As Director – Finance, People & Operations at Quacha Advisors, Lungowe leads the firm's financial strategy, corporate governance, operational excellence, people management and business support functions while providing strategic advisory services to clients seeking sustainable business growth and operational efficiency. Her multidisciplinary experience spans the financial services, banking, education and agribusiness sectors, where she has successfully led finance, operations and customer relationship portfolios, delivering measurable business improvements and supporting executive decision-making. Lungowe is passionate about helping organisations strengthen financial governance, optimise business processes, improve operational performance and build resilient, high-performing organisations. ## Industry Experience Lungowe has successfully delivered strategic finance and operational leadership across Financial Services & Banking, Affluent & High-Net-Worth Client Advisory, Corporate Banking, Education, Agribusiness, Corporate Services, Business Operations and Professional Services. ## Executive Leadership Experience Throughout her career, Lungowe has held senior leadership roles including Director – Finance, People & Operations; Head of Operations; Head of Affluent Markets & High-Net-Worth Individuals; Financial Advisory & Deposits Leadership; Management Accountant; Strategic Business Partner; and Finance & Operations Manager. Her experience includes leading multidisciplinary teams, driving operational transformation, strengthening governance frameworks and delivering sustainable financial performance across complex organisations in both Australia and Zambia. ## What She Brings to Clients Lungowe partners with organisations to improve financial performance and profitability, strengthen governance and accountability, streamline operational processes, enhance business efficiency and productivity, deliver strategic business transformation, improve project planning and execution, support executive leadership and decision-making, develop sustainable growth strategies, and build resilient organisations capable of long-term success. ## Professional Philosophy "Strong financial governance, operational excellence and strategic leadership are the foundation of every successful and sustainable organisation. My passion is helping organisations unlock their full potential through practical, measurable and value-driven business solutions."