#WeLeadComms: Andrew Chinambu

Today’s #WeLeadComms spotlight falls on Zambian communication leader Andrew Chinambu.

Andrew is a seasoned strategic communications and public relations professional with over a decade of experience delivering impactful communications solutions across emerging markets. His expertise spans corporate communications, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, media relations, digital communications, and brand storytelling across diverse sectors, including banking, development, technology, hospitality, healthcare, and sustainability.

Throughout his career, Andrew has worked with leading regional and global organisations, including the World Bank Group through the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi), Mastercard Africa, International Finance Corporation (IFC), GIZ, UN Foundation FP2030, UNDP Sahel, Jack Ma Foundation, MSD International, WWF Zambia, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, BBC Media Action, Hilton Garden Inn, Radisson Hotel Group, as well as prominent financial institutions such as Absa Bank and Access Bank.

A proud alumnus of the University of Zambia, Andrew holds a Bachelor of Mass Communication (Merit), a Certificate in Digital Marketing from Red & Yellow Creative School of Business in Cape Town, South Africa, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai, India. He is currently based in Lusaka, Zambia.

Andrew possesses extensive expertise in strategic communications planning, digital storytelling, media engagement, brand visibility, editorial development, brand journalism, and integrated 360-degree communications management. His skills also extend to stakeholder identification, mapping and engagement, digital marketing, and reputation management, enabling organisations to effectively connect with key audiences and achieve their business objectives.

His professional accomplishments include serving as a Mentor for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme and being recognised among the Top 10 Africans selected as an INDIAFRICA Young Visionary Fellow by the Ministry of External Affairs of India in 2014.

Prior to joining APO Group as a Senior Account Manager, Andrew served as a Marketing and Communications Advisor for the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth (UN SDSN Youth), where he played a pivotal role in advancing the organisation’s mission and amplifying global sustainable development narratives that promote youth participation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Passionate about the transformative power of strategic communication, Andrew believes that compelling storytelling and purposeful engagement are fundamental drivers of business success. He continues to champion the importance of authentic brand narratives that resonate with audiences, strengthen reputations, and contribute to sustainable organisational growth.

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