Juma V. Mwapachu

Biographical Information
"Ambassador Mwapachu has held a number of senior positions in both the public and private sector of Tanzania and was appointed as Tanzania’s Ambassador to France from 2002 to 2006. He was the founding Secretary General of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, served as Chairman of the Confederation of Tanzania Industries between 1996 and 2000 and Chairman of the East African Business Council from 1999 to 2000. He has also served on a number of Presidential Commissions that consolidated Tanzania’s market economy and was a member of the team that crafted Tanzania’s Development Vision 2025. He has played a leading role in the regional integration of East Africa, holding the position of Secretary General of the East African Community prior to his appointment to the Board. Ambassador Mwapachu holds a Bachelor of Law Degree with Honours from the University of Dar es Salaam, a post graduate Degree in International Law from the Indian Academy and a Doctorate of Literature (Honoris Causa) from the University of Dar es Salaam"

Affiliations

 * Director, African Barrick Gold
 * Governing Council, Society for International Development