Moza Banco, one of Mozambique’s leading commercial banks, has announced the appointment of Henrique Constantino Pedro Cossa as Chairman of the Board of Directors (PCA) of the institution. The decision was made during an Extraordinary General Meeting.
According to a statement sent to Diário Económico, Henrique Cossa replaces Manuel Soares, who had been serving simultaneously as both Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (PCE) since 2025. Soares will now return to his exclusive role as Chief Executive Officer.
Henrique Cossa is a senior professional with extensive experience in the public and corporate sectors, with over three decades of experience in strategic areas related to engineering, public policy, natural resources, and institutional governance.
Throughout his career, he has held senior government positions in Mozambique, including Deputy Minister of Public Works and Housing, Permanent Secretary of the same ministry, and advisor to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, where he contributed to the formulation of strategic policies and the development of key initiatives in the extractive sector.
In the corporate sector, he has also served in governance roles in leading institutions, including Ecobank Mozambique, where he was Chairman of the General Assembly, and ENH/KOGAS, further strengthening his experience in institutional management and strategic oversight. He holds a degree in Mining Engineering from the Bergakademie Freiberg in Germany and a Master’s degree in Poverty Reduction and Development Management from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.
“The appointment of Henrique Cossa reflects the commitment of Moza Banco’s shareholders to strengthening governance, institutional solidity and the continuity of the bank’s sustainable growth strategy. The Board of Directors expresses its appreciation to Manuel Soares for his contribution during the period in which he held both roles, ensuring stability and leadership continuity at a strategic moment for the institution,” the statement reads.
According to the bank, with this new structure of governing bodies, Moza Banco reinforces its vision for the future, maintaining its focus on operational excellence, innovation, and strengthening its position in Mozambique’s financial system, while continuing to support the country’s economic development and value creation for clients, partners, and society as a whole.
Source: Diário Económico
