Elvin J.S. Nasilele

Elvin J.S. Nasilele

Chief Executive Officer, Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI)

Elvin J.S. Nasilele is a highly accomplished business executive, administrator, lawyer, and marketer with over 30 years of experience across the insurance industry and other private sector domains. He is also a qualified mediator, a Chartered Arbitrator, and a passionate advocate for justice and equitable development, especially for the underserved in society.

A dynamic leader with a versatile professional background, Elvin brings together expertise in corporate governance, strategic management, economic policy, and diplomatic relations. He is a certified Corporate Governance Trainer, a trained diplomat, and a public policy analyst with a strong commitment to institutional reforms and economic development.

Key Areas of Expertise:

• Trade and Investment Facilitation: A committed proponent of economic integration, trade liberalization, and international business collaboration.

• Private Sector Development: Demonstrated leadership in strengthening chambers of commerce and empowering business associations across Zambia.

• Governance and Economic Policy: Deep experience in regulatory advisory, institutional restructuring, and national policy formation.

• Financial and Industrial Strategy: Board-level experience across sectors including water, industry, and economic infrastructure.

• Strategic Management: Proven success in the development and execution of organizational strategic plans.

Notable Roles and Achievements:

• Chief Executive Officer of the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI)

• Member, National Trade Facilitation Committee

• Institutional Focal Point, WTO Reform Tracker on Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)

• Key Contributor, Implementation of One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) projects in Zambia

• Board Member, serving on various public and private sector committees, steering councils, and technical working groups

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Master of Laws (LL.M) in Constitutionalism and Corporate Governance

• Certified in Insurance, Business and Marketing Management, Diplomacy, International Relations, Public Relations, and Diplomatic Etiquette

• Fellow, Institute of Directors Zambia (IoDZ)

• Member, Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM)

• Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb – UK)

Elvin Nasilele continues to be a driving force in shaping Zambia’s private sector landscape and influencing regional trade and investment policy through his visionary leadership, cross-sector expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence.