Our Fellows
Our Fellows are a curated network of experienced practitioners who bring real-world expertise and judgement and lessons from practice to the Academy's programmes and events. As facilitators and speakers, they make complex subjects accessible, relevant and applicable to your work.
Expertise grounded in practice
Whether you're building your professional foundations or keeping pace with emerging developments, our Fellows connect recognised standards and frameworks with real-world challenges, helping you deepen your understanding, strengthen your judgement and confidently put what you learn into practice.
Meet our Fellows
Freddy Kido, CPac (SA), ICCP (IFCA)
Freddy Kido is a certified Compliance Practitioner (SA) and International Certified Compliance Professional (IFCA), with over seven years of experience in designing, implementing and leading compliance functions across banking, financial services, insurance, development finance, FMCG and the energy sector in Namibia. His experience includes compliance leadership roles at FirstRand Namibia, Standard Bank Namibia, Namibia Dairies (O&L Group) and Old Mutual Namibia, as well as earlier compliance and AML roles at the Development Bank of Namibia and NAMCOR.
His expertise spans compliance framework development, compliance risk management, control identification and assessment, compliance monitoring, financial crime and AML/CFT risk management, and reporting to executive committees and boards. He has extensive experience establishing compliance functions and strengthening organisational compliance capabilities.
Freddy holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Law (cum laude), a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Financial Management, and Postgraduate Diplomas in Legal Principles of Compliance (cum laude) and Drafting and Interpretation of Contracts. His professional development includes Postgraduate Certificates in Compliance Management, Anti-Money Laundering, Risk Management (cum laude) and Board Governance. He is currently completing a Master of Laws (LLM) in Contract Law.
He serves as Vice Chairperson of the Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA) Namibia Regional Committee, is a member of CISA's Young Professionals Steering Committee, and serves on Audit, Finance, Risk and Compliance Committees. He is committed to developing practical compliance capabilities among the next generation of professionals.
Monika Amukoto, CAMS
Monika’s experience spans over 10 years of progressive leadership in governance, risk and compliance across the financial services, legal and natural resources sectors. She is a trusted advisor to Boards, CEOs and Executive Committees, with experience in developing and institutionalising GRC frameworks that strengthen organisational resilience, regulatory confidence and long-term value creation.
She has led the integration of Enterprise Risk Management across corporate services functions, including Human Resources, Operations, Finance and Information Technology, to strengthen organisational resilience and performance. She currently leads Governance, Risk and Compliance at Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC), reporting directly to the CEO and Board Audit Committee.
Monika holds an MBA in Strategy & Leadership from the University of London, a Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice from the Chartered Management Institute, and an LLB (Honours) from the University of Namibia.
Thomas Hamata, CISA, COBIT 2019 Foundation
Thomas Hamata is a digital trust leader, training facilitator and audit committee member.
His experience spans audit leadership, IT risk and controls, fintech regulation and technology assurance, with assignments served across sub-Saharan Africa, the United Kingdom, Canada and the Netherlands.
Thomas has worked across internal audit and second-line risk and control functions, with assurance experience spanning digital transformation risk, cybersecurity, third-party risk, IT governance, IT controls and regulatory compliance. He has also led internal audit innovation programmes focused on integrating AI into the audit process.
A Financial Sciences alumnus of the University of Pretoria, his professional development includes the Oxford Executive Strategy Programme at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School; Certificate in Digital Transformation Strategy for Business Leaders through the Gordon Institute of Business Science; and Certificates in Compliance Management & Blockchain & Digital Currencies through the University of Cape Town. He is also an accredited ISACA Global trainer for CISA® and COBIT-19 Foundation®.
Brenton David
Brenton David is a sustainability, environmental, social and climate risk professional, with experience spanning sustainable finance, ESG governance, climate risk management, social performance and development policy. His career spans financial services, international development cooperation, climate adaptation and renewable energy, with experience gained across Namibia, South Africa and South Korea.
His expertise includes sustainability strategy, environmental and social risk assessment, sustainable finance, climate risk management, stakeholder engagement and the application of international sustainability standards. He has advised senior decision-makers on sustainability-related risks and opportunities, contributed to governance frameworks and policies, and supported initiatives advancing sustainable development, climate resilience, institutional strengthening and inclusive economic growth.
Brenton holds a Master’s degree in Development Policy, specialising in Sustainable Development, and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management. His professional development includes training in Environmental and Social Risk Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Human Rights Monitoring and Reporting, and Fundamentals of Oil and Gas Engineering.
Morgan Beukes
Morgan Beukes is an IT Risk and Information Security professional, currently serving as an IT Risk and Information Security Manager in the financial services sector. His experience spans banking and insurance, telecommunications, retail and logistics, with previous roles in ICT lecturing and IT Risk Advisory at a Big Four professional services firm.
His expertise covers IT governance, cybersecurity risk management, IT audit, business continuity and IT disaster recovery, regulatory compliance and third-party risk management. He has experience designing and implementing cybersecurity and data protection controls, incident response programmes, risk management frameworks and security performance indicators, drawing on industry standards and frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF 2.0, CIS Controls and PCI DSS.
Morgan also serves as a standing member of an IT Board Committee, contributing to technology governance and risk oversight. He is particularly passionate about control testing, policy development, strengthening risk awareness and aligning risk management practices with business strategy through collaboration across the three lines of defence. He holds an Honours Degree in Computer Science.
Linda Elago, CIA
Linda Elago is a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) professional and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), with experience spanning mining, financial services, energy and the public sector.
Her expertise covers enterprise risk management, internal audit, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and ethics. She has experience advising executive management and Boards, strengthening risk management frameworks, and leading audit and assurance engagements. Linda is the former Governor of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Namibia and also serves as a Board Member and Trustee, contributing to governance, financial oversight and risk management. She is passionate about building risk awareness, advancing governance practices and helping organisations use risk management as a strategic enabler.
She holds a BCom Honours and BCom in Internal Auditing, both cum laude, from the University of Pretoria, and has completed Advanced Business Risk Management through the University of Cape Town.
Andreas Hungamo, CA(NAM)
Andreas is a Chartered Accountant with extensive international experience spanning financial, commercial and business advisory engagements across Namibia, the United Kingdom and Europe. His professional experience covers a diverse range of industries, including technology, healthcare, renewable energy, retail, manufacturing, sports, financial services and construction.
His expertise spans financial accounting and reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), audit readiness, taxation, financial management, internal controls, risk and governance, and business finance. He also brings practical experience in financial analysis and reporting, with a strong understanding of the financial and operational challenges faced by organisations across different sectors.
Andreas is passionate about bridging the gap between theory and practice, bringing real-world business insights and a commercially focused perspective to professional training. His approach emphasises practical application, critical thinking and problem-solving, with a focus on equipping professionals and organisations with skills that can be applied directly in the workplace.
Bryan Kandjiriomuini, MBA
Bryan Kandjiriomuini is a Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) professional with experience spanning corporate governance, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance and business continuity management. His professional background includes external auditing, having started his career at PwC, as well as advising Boards and executive management on governance and risk matters.
His expertise includes developing and implementing risk management frameworks, overseeing regulatory compliance, coordinating business continuity programmes and providing corporate secretarial services. He has also trained professionals and C-suite executives in corporate governance, risk management and business continuity management, with an emphasis on practical application and organisational resilience.
Bryan holds an MBA from Stellenbosch Business School, a Management Advanced Programme qualification from Wits University and a Bachelor of Accounting degree from the University of Namibia. His professional development is complemented by specialised certifications in risk, compliance and business continuity management.
Paulus Imene, CISA, CISM, AAISM
Paulus is a risk and assurance professional with over seven years of experience spanning internal auditing, technology risk management, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. His professional experience covers IT and operational auditing, technology assurance, cybersecurity and IT governance, with a focus on strengthening organisational controls and risk management practices.
His expertise includes risk-based assurance engagements covering IT general controls, operational technology (OT) environments, data governance, third-party risk management and business process controls. He has experience evaluating the effectiveness of governance structures, risk management frameworks and internal controls, with a growing interest in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance risk management and assurance capabilities.
Paulus holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering and is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA®), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM®) and Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM™) professional. His professional qualifications also include COBIT Foundation and a Certificate in Foundational Payments from the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA).
