Tafadzwa (Taf) Katiyo is an entrepreneur, financial industry professional, and advocate for Africa’s economic transformation. As CEO of Hungwe Travel, a boutique global travel agency with a 30-year family legacy, she is committed to leveraging tourism as a driver of sustainable development and cross-border collaboration.

Beyond leading Hungwe Travel, Tafadzwa is the founder of ToseSonke (“Together, Together”), an initiative dedicated to fostering collaboration, economic inclusion, and community empowerment across Africa and the diaspora. With over two decades of experience in alternative investments, she has played a strategic role in managing trade operations for hedge funds and asset management firms in New York, bridging global finance with emerging market opportunities.

A recognized thought leader in the travel and business sectors, Tafadzwa has shared her expertise on CNBC Africa, offering insights on enhancing tourism-driven economic growth in Rwanda and Zimbabwe. As an active member of Africa’s business and leadership community, she works alongside policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors to drive innovation, economic resilience, and inclusive prosperity.

She is passionate about problem-solving, lifelong learning, and the transformative power of entrepreneurship. In her free time, she enjoys playing chess, traveling, and exploring diverse cultural perspectives.