Gulf Drug Company

Ruth Chapereka is the Managing Director of Gulf Drug Company. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) Degree from the University of Zimbabwe, a Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies management from CIPS (UK) and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, with the University of Kwazulu-Natal (RSA). Ruth has a vast wealth of experience in various sections of Pharmacy. Ruth started her career as an intern and later became a Senior Pharmacist at The Harare Central Hospital from 1987 to 1995.

She later was employed by Ministry of Health and Child Care, (Government Medical Stores) as a Buyer, and later became Procurement Manager of the successor, National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) between 1995 – 2004. Prior to joining Gulf Drug Company, she was managing proprietary community pharmacies between 2004 and 2016. She has previously served as a council member of Pharmacists Council of Zimbabwe between 2010 to 2015.

Della Matimura is the Quality Control Manager of Gulf Drug Company. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Chemical Technology from the Midlands State University and a National Certificate in Chemical Engineering from Harare Polytechnic College aswell a Certificate in Retail Business Studies.

Della worked with the University of Zimbabwe in the Biological Sciences Department as a laboratory assistant intern. She also worked with the Tobacco Research Board as an intern Chemist in the Analytical Chemistry Services department. Della is a member of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World and a member of the Hope For Her Global foundation.

She joined Gulf Drug Company in 2022 as the Senior Production Supervisor and later became the Head of the Quality Control department in 2023. Della is also the Qualified Person for Phamarcovigilance at Gulf Drug Company.

Mr. Joseph Musarurwa has attained a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) from the University of Zimbabwe, he is also a holder of a Diploma in Pastoral Studies from the Faith World Bible College. Joseph has over 15 years of industrial experience having worked in cGMP compliant facilities within the Zimbabwean pharmaceutical manufacturing sector in various capacities.

Simbarashe Chiheve is a holder of  a BCOM Accounting Honours Degree from the Midlands State University (Zimbabwe). He has previously held position of an Audit Clerk at MBM Certified Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe & has also worked with  Varichem Pharmaceuticals as an intern. Simbarashe Joined Gulf Drug Company in 2016 as an Assistant Accountant.

Nyasha is a Marketing professional with a strong background in Business Administration. He comes from an entrepreneurial background where he has pioneered new companies in the Catering & Outdoor industries. He has extensive experience in the Property Development & Tourism sectors. He holds a Masters in Business Administration (Curtin Business School Australia) and a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing (Murdoch University Australia).