Our leadership team brings together a diverse group of professionals with deep expertise in development finance, trade, investment, and institutional management. Guided by a shared vision for inclusive economic growth, they lead with integrity, innovation, and strategic foresight driving our mission to position Malawi as a competitive player in regional and global markets.
Leadership Team
Meet the experienced professionals driving our strategy, growth, and impact across Malawi’s trade and development landscape.
Zachaeus George Meke
Managing Director
Managing Director
Zachaeus George Meke
Zachaeus George Meke serves as the Managing Director of Export Development Fund (EDF) Limited, a position he assumed on 1st November 2026. He brings over 19 years of leadership experience across public enterprise management, development finance, mining and extractives, and financial services.
His leadership experience encompasses institutional transformation, strategic management, financial stewardship, resource mobilisation and corporate governance. With a background in development finance and investment, including founding a finance company serving small businesses and salaried employees, he brings an understanding of the financing needs of enterprises and the importance of mobilising capital to support productive investment.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nicosia and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Malawi. He is also a graduate of the Oxford Executive Leadership Development Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Inglis Macrester Nyamilandu
Chief Operations Officer
Chief Operations Officer
Inglis Macrester Nyamilandu
Inglis Macrester Nyamilandu serves as Chief Operating Officer at EDF, bringing over 15 years of leadership experience in finance and development. He is a seasoned specialist in operational strategy, credit risk management, and innovative financial solutions.
Throughout his career, Inglis has successfully led strategic initiatives and developed impactful financial products that support inclusive growth and export competitiveness. His approach is defined by a commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable development.
He holds dual Master’s degrees in Banking Practice and Project Management, along with advanced certifications in Innovative Finance and Impact Investing.
Edward Mtulutsa
Chief Credit and Investment Officer
Chief Credit and Investment Officer
Edward Mtulutsa
Edward Mtulutsa serves as the Chief Credit and Investment Officer at EDF. He joined EDF in 2015 as Head of Operations, later serving as Head of Credit and Lending from 2017 to 2020.
Edward’s leadership is grounded in over two decades of experience in the financial services sector, where he has held senior roles in credit, operations, and investment management. His deep expertise in financial analysis, risk mitigation, and client relationship management enables him to provide strategic guidance that supports EDF’s mission of driving inclusive economic growth through innovative financing solutions.
He holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Control and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA). Edward’s approach is defined by integrity, analytical rigor, and a strong commitment to sustainable business growth.
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