ESTABLISHED INDEPENDENCE
About Cradlefin Group
Cradlefin Group is a privately held platform that aligns independent fiduciary oversight with sector‑specific execution. Through six specialist subsidiaries—Financial Services, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education, Aviation and Recruitment—we support clients across capital, assets, people and global operations.
Each subsidiary is governed to the same standard of independence, discretion and long‑term stewardship, allowing us to design and execute complex, cross‑border strategies under a single, coherent framework.
Our Expertise
Strategic Insights
Meet the Team
Our leadership team brings together decades of specialist expertise in fiduciary management, global infrastructure, and strategic operations.
Elijah Sikireta
Group CEO
Defines corporate strategy, managing stakeholder relations and leadership teams, responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the business, risk appetite and annual and long-term objectives
Eugene Nxumalo
Responsible for development of the company’s corporate strategy and lead strategy development in all organisational operations to ensure that the company achieves its short and long-term objectives.
Group COO
Tim Quinton-Smith
Director of Strategy
Responsible for leading the development, communication, and
execution of strategic initiatives to drive the organisation's growth, performance, and innovation.
Group CFO
Tony Bero
Implements financial strategy, policies and procedures and financial controls framework in order to ensure the achievement of institution wise financial objectives, controls and financial stability.
Laston Mbiri
Chief Geologist
Manages geological exploration, resource estimation, and mining activities across the group.
Brian Goss
Investment Director
Sources and executes strategic investments to drive corporate capital growth.
Enock Kamuzonde
Business Development
Identifies new revenue streams and builds strategic global market partnerships.
Amanda Jenkins
Compliance Manager
Ensures regulatory adherence and manages internal audits across sectors.
Shingirai Zimuto
aeronautical & avionics engineer
Manages the Focuses on aerodynamics, propulsion systems, airframes, and flight mechanics, designs, develops, tests, and maintain aircraft, spacecraft, and their electronic systems for the group.
Pauline Samson
Brand & Communication Manager
Shapes the group's public image by developing, implementing, and overseeing marketing campaigns, brand identity, and messaging strategies across all channels.
Carol David
recruitment manager
Oversees the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across multiple business units, locations, or companies, ensuring high-quality hiring, strong candidate pipelines, and consistent onboarding processes.
Charles Elliot
group Education Manager
Oversees educational services, curriculum development and staff training, ensuring high-quality learning, compliance, and strategic growth.