Hazvinei Mugwagwa
Attorney at Law
Maryland
MD
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Fresh Legal Perspectives
Principal
Apr 2020 - Present
Fresh Legal Perspectives (FLP) is a boutique legal consultancy that provides clients with unique transactional capabilities in Southern Africa whether it is inward investment or local financing and M&A activity. In addition, FLP provides fractional general counsel services either on interim or on going basis.
Mugwagwa Law LLC
Principal
Jan 2020 - Present
Solo legal practice focused on providing emerging business and entrepreneurs unique access to transactional and commercial legal expertise grounded in operational experience and relevance. The practice itself is an entrepreneurial endeavor, it leverages technology and new models to deliver legal services and counsel in an accessible manner.
Noblegen Inc.
Chief Commercial Officer
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
Established and coordinated all business development and sales strategies, plans, programs, and functions for a Series-B pre-commercial biotech start-up moving towards commercial launch. Shaped and contributed to its overall organizational structure and development as part of executive group. Lead regulatory strategy for new ingredients.
DSM Nutritional Products
Regional Sales Director
Apr 2015 - Dec 2018
Based out of Johannesburg and oversaw 13-member Sub-Sahara Africa sales and marketing team based in 4 countries. Established and drove implementation of actions to realize strategic objectives targeting sustainable competitive advantage and achievement of regional financial and organizational targets. Part of EMEA regional management team.
DSM Nutritional Products
Program Manager - Nutrition Improvement Program
Mar 2011 - Mar 2015
Led North America region for specialized marketing segment focused on development and provision of high quality, affordable, and accessible nutritional products and solutions addressing malnutrition. Shaped and developed market through engaging and managing key North America-based stakeholders, including corporate partnerships, governmental, and non-governmental agencies.
Martek Biosciences Crop
Associate General Counsel
Oct 2008 - Oct 2011
Provided legal counsel and leadership for projects and commercial operations, managed outside counsel, and developed and implemented corporate compliance policies and programs. Served as lead counsel for R&D and clinical, foreign commercial activities, including establishing Chinese sub, and public company reporting and compliance. Diligence, closing and tender offer for $1.1bn buyout by DSM.
Hogan Lovells
Associate
Aug 2005 - Sep 2008
Was part of the Corporate and Finance Group , counseling broad matters including governance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, venture and private equity investment, licensing transactions, and public company reporting and compliance. Also provided inhouse counsel services to some pharmaceutical clients.