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Who We Are
We are a commercial and strategic advisory firm. Founded by deal and relationship architects Simon Muzenda and Rudo Stefanie Ncube, the firm operates at the intersection of strategy, transactions, and execution.
Essentially, Arcana bridges the gap between high-level business advice and on-the-ground implementation.
Our Philosophy
We believe that effective advisory is not about producing proposals but rather about enabling outcomes. We engage with clients as partners in decision-making, with a clear bias toward action and results. Our role is to clarify complexity, structure opportunity, reduce risk and drive execution.
Our Team
Our people define our success. Their excellence and agility to deliver are key to our high levels of client satisfaction and sustained relationship.
We are all passionate and committed to deliver high quality services to our clients.
Rudo Stefanie Ncube
FOUNDER AND DEAL & RELATIONSHIP ARCHITECT
Rudo is a commercial advisor and transaction specialist, working at the intersection of law, strategy, and execution. She advises on structuring, negotiating, and delivering complex transactions, with a particular focus on building commercially viable, scalable outcomes.
With over a decade of experience across corporate law, transactions, and in-house advisory, Rudo has evolved beyond traditional legal advisory into a broader role as a deal architect, guiding clients not only on legal risk, but on transaction design, capital structuring, and strategic positioning. Her experience spans mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate structuring, financing arrangements, and transactions in the mining and energy sectors, with an increasing focus on ESG, technology-enabled businesses, and emerging market opportunities.
Rudo began her career in two Chambers Global-ranked law firms, where she developed a strong technical foundation in corporate advisory and transactional law. Thereafter, she served as Group Legal Advisor and Head of Legal for a multinational investment holding company, where she worked closely with executives and investors on high-stakes transactions and group-wide strategy, gaining deep exposure to capital allocation, governance, and cross-border deal execution.
Simon Muzenda
FOUNDER AND DEAL & RELATIONSHIP ARCHITECT
Simon Muzenda is a finance and strategy advisor who works with businesses, investors, and leadership teams to turn complex opportunities into executable, bankable outcomes. With a career rooted in commercial banking and corporate treasury and over a decade of experience in driving operational discipline and strategic growth within diversified financial services and investment environments, Simon has built a reputation as a dependable partner to C-suite leadership and boards.
Simon specializes in bridging the gap between high-level strategy and execution, supporting capital raises, structuring transactions, guiding regional expansion, and navigating high-stakes matters with a steady, solutions-oriented approach. Having successfully managed complex capital raises, regional expansions, and high-profile international arbitrations, Simon helps clients evaluate, structure, and position projects in a way that attracts capital and drives sustainable growth.
Based in Zimbabwe, Simon is dedicated to unlocking the vast economic potential of the SADC region. He leverages his expertise in project evaluation and corporate finance to transform emerging opportunities into bankable assets. Known for his ability to navigate high-pressure environments with sound judgment, Simon acts as a trusted enabler of organizational efficiency and long-term industrialization.
Andrea Kativu
