David Long

Non-Executive Chairman
Seasoned Leader | Arbitrator | Strategic Advisor

David Long is a distinguished director with 40+ years of experience spanning FMCG, corporate governance, and dispute resolution. Formerly Chairman & CEO of Lyons Africa Holdings, he has driven growth in Zimbabwe and Zambia’s consumer goods sectors. His expertise includes:

• Strategic Leadership: Led Lyons Africa Holdings through diversification and market expansion 7.

• Governance: Served as Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Seed Co Limited until his retirement in 2023, overseeing agribusiness growth 2.

• Arbitration: Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (since 2011), mediating complex commercial disputes 1.

• Board Roles: Current director at Colcom Holdings, Seed Co Malawi/Zambia, and Central Africa Building Society.