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The Balanced
Edge

Over 24 years of strategic leadership, governance expertise, and thought leadership across East Africa — distilled into transformative publications.

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24+
Books Authored
9+
Research Papers
20+
Professional Certifications
24+
Years Leadership
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The Journey

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Eric Sambu is a distinguished leader with over 24 years of experience, currently serving as the Managing Director of SGA Security Tanzania. His academic journey is marked by a PhD in Management (specializing in governance) and a Doctor of Business Administration (specializing in AI) from the University of Dar es Salaam, alongside multiple Master's degrees in Business Administration, Revenue Law, and Governance.

Recognized for his exceptional leadership, Eric has been named CEO of the Year for five consecutive years (2021-2025) and received the Outstanding CEO Award from the CEO Round Table of Tanzania in 2024. He is a Fellow of ICPAK and a prominent facilitator in international workshops specializing in corporate governance, risk management, and cybersecurity.

Industry Impact & SGA Security

Under Eric's stewardship, SGA Security has become East Africa's most trusted security provider, employing over 5,000 people and earning multiple ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 18788). The company has been recognized as the Best Employer and the Most Compliant Large Taxpayer by TRA.

Key Qualifications

PhD (Governance) DBA (AI) CPA (Fellow) CPS-K MBA LLB CPP (ASIS) CGI (UK) KIM IHRM NBAA (TZ) ISO Lead Auditor

Expert Advisory

Strategic Consultancy

Leveraging 24+ years of leadership and doctorate-level expertise to provide world-class advisory services across governance, finance, and specialized industry standards.

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Governance

Expert guidance on corporate governance, directorship, board secretarial practices, and enhancing board effectiveness.

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Risk & ESG

Developing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks and holistic risk management strategies.

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Finance & Tax

Strategic financial management, taxation advisory, revenue law compliance, and corporate financial planning.

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ISO Standards

Strategic leadership development and implementation of ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 18788).

Strategic Frameworks
Policy & Documentation

Get expert assistance to develop forward-looking policies, comprehensive manuals, corporate strategies, templates, and reporting frameworks tailored to your organizational needs.

Policy Manuals Strategic Plans ESG Reports

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Milestones

Honors & Recognition

The Top 100 Awards - CEO/MD of the Year 2025

CEO/MD of the Year 2025

Honored as one of the Top 100 CEOs for exceptional leadership at SGA Security Tanzania Ltd.

CEOrt Member Spotlight Award
CEOrt Member Spotlight 2024

Honouring dedication, active participation, and shared mission growth contribution.

"True recognition is not just in the awards received, but in the impact made on the lives of others through principled leadership."

Global Credentials

Professional Excellence

A testament to a lifetime of strategic leadership, specialized expertise, and commitment to global industry standards.

"The most profound leadership is found in the discipline to balance excellence with purpose."

Publications

The Library

24 books and 9 academic papers spanning corporate governance, ESG, security, leadership, and professional development.

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