Zola was appointed as an independent non-executive director on 1 June 2021. She is a CA(SA) and is the co-founder and executive director of Jade Capital Partners. Zola has experience in the financial services sector having held roles in investment banking, BEE finance, real estate finance and investment management. She serves as a non-executive director on the boards of Grindrod Bank and Sappi. Zola chairs the audit committee of Grindrod Bank and is a member of the audit committee of Sappi.