Dr. Dilesh Nguwaya Honoured with CEO of the Year Award for Leadership in Waste Management

By Staff Writer

In a moment of well-deserved recognition, Dr. Dilesh Nguwaya, CEO and Executive Chairman of Geo Pomona Waste Management (Pvt) Ltd., has received the C-Suite Leadership Excellence Award in the CEO of the Year Category from the Institute of Corporate Directors Zimbabwe.

This award celebrates not just leadership skills but also the significant impact Dr. Nguwaya has had on Zimbabwe’s waste management system.

Under his guidance, Geo Pomona has led several initiatives focused on environmental sustainability and urban cleanliness.

Key Milestones Achieved Under Dr. Nguwaya’s Leadership:

• Over 203,000 tonnes of waste cleared from illegal dumpsites and residential areas since February.
• Launch of door-to-door residential waste collection in July, improving sanitation and service access.
• Placement of skip bins throughout Harare’s CBD and commercial centers to encourage responsible disposal.
• Opening of a modern waste sorting plant, improving recycling and resource recovery.
• Ongoing development of the Geo Pomona site into a modern, multi-functional waste management facility.

Geo Pomona Waste Management (Pvt) Ltd has established itself as a leader in sustainable waste solutions, dedicated to reducing environmental damage while creating cleaner communities.

This award not only confirms Dr. Nguwaya’s forward-thinking leadership but also indicates a broader shift toward innovative, results-focused environmental management in Zimbabwe.