Deogratius Emily Marandu is a prominent Tanzanian corporate executive, investor, and serial entrepreneur. Over a career spanning more than 15 years, he has established a diverse portfolio across construction, manufacturing, capital markets, and financial services.
Core Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship
- Emirate Builders Co. Limited & Emirate Aluminium: He serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of Emirate Builders Co. Limited, a Class 1 civil contracting firm. He also leads its sister companies specializing in aluminum profiles, PVC, and glass fabrication.
- Kadoo Group: In 2012, he founded Kadoo Bureau de Change, growing it into a massive network of 26 branches across Tanzania. He also serves as the Managing Director of Kadoo Securities Co. Limited, a licensed brokerage firm driving capital markets participation.
- Infrastructure & Energy: He plays a vital role in national development as the Procurement & Logistics Director and business strategist for SPEK Industries, focusing on infrastructure and utilities projects.
Banking & Equity Investments
Marandu is highly recognized for his substantial footprint in Tanzania’s banking sector:
- CRDB Bank Plc: In May 2026, during the bank’s 31st Annual General Meeting in Arusha, he was officially announced as one of the elite group of individual indigenous investors to reach a major shareholding stake of over 1.0% in CRDB Bank. He is one of only four private individuals controlling a prominent multi-billion shilling portion of the bank.