Gideon Gono acquires majority shareholding in The Heritage School

Gideon Gono has acquired a 76% shareholding in The Heritage School (THS).

He purchased 50% shareholding from David Rodney, Janet Austin and their son Thomas William for an disclosed amount; and acquired an additional 26% interest from the Pangeti family. The George Pangeti, his wife Evelyn Sandra and son George Jnr retain a 24% stake. The Austins and the Pangetis retain their positions on the school’s reconstituted board.

Gono has since appointed ex-Standard Chartered Bank senior staffer Julius Chikomwe as chairman of the board. The board will comprise of Dr Richard Mukurumbira, Jane Austin as deputy chairperson responsible for establishing beneficial networks.