James Myers

Jim is the Chairman of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited. A 1962 graduate of Texas A&M University in Mathematics, he also holds a Masters in Mathematical Physics from the University of Arizona and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Texas Tech. His professional career includes leading the international telecommunications practice with Ernst & Young and subsequently founding his own telecoms research company. He held senior management positions with AT&T as an Executive Vice President and President of Southwestern Bell International Development Africa. Jim has served as a director and President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Southern Africa and director of African Merchant Bank and MTN.