The Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia (OMIGNAM) has announced the appointment of Sara Mezui Engo as Chief Investment Officer for Unlisted Investments, effective immediately.
Mezui Engo brings over 16 years of deep expertise in investment management across both listed and unlisted markets. Her career spans respected institutions including roles at RMB Asset Management (now Momentum Investments), EMH Prescient Investment Management, and Liquid Africa (now Enko Capital).
Most recently, she served at the Government Institutions Pension Fund of Namibia, where she pioneered the global alternative investments programme, investing across Private Equity, Private Credit, Property, and Infrastructure.
Her appointment marks a strategic milestone for OMIGNAM, reinforcing its commitment to responsible investing, socio-economic impact, and long-term value creation.
Mezui Engo has played a pivotal role in shaping the Southern African unlisted investment landscape, championing portfolio construction that aligns with pension liabilities while delivering enhanced returns and measurable impact.
“I am honoured to join Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia at such a dynamic time,” said Mezui Engo.
“OMIGNAM’s legacy of trust, innovation, and impact-driven investing resonates deeply with my own values. I look forward to building on this foundation to unlock private market opportunities that not only deliver returns but also catalyse inclusive growth.”
Mezui Engo’s leadership extends beyond investment strategy. She has served as Chairperson of the Investor Advisory Boards of the Old Mutual RSA Education Fund, the Boxwood RSA Property Fund, and the Growthpoint RSA Healthcare Property Fund.
Her advisory roles span global venture capital and pan-African private equity funds. In Namibia, she previously chaired the Retirement Funds Institute of Namibia and was the first Finance designate Commissioner on the Law Reform and Development Commission.
“Private markets are a powerful lever for transformation,” she added. “By aligning capital with purpose, we can address structural challenges and accelerate infrastructure development.
“I am particularly excited about OMIGNAM’s role in mobilising private sector capital to drive sustainable progress.”
Mezui Engo holds degrees in Management Sciences (Investment Management) and an MBA in Finance and Leadership, both from the University of Stellenbosch. She also completed the Private Markets Investing programme at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Her passion for socio-economic impact is evident in her role as Deputy Chair of the PPP Committee, where she is committed to addressing structural impediments and crowding in private sector capital to fast-track infrastructure development.
OMIGNAM welcomes Mezui Engo and looks forward to the strategic value and visionary leadership she brings to the organisation and the broader Namibian investment ecosystem.
In the photo: Sara Mezui Engo.
