Mr O’Donnell has 40 years of experience of business in Zambia. He is a major shareholder and Chairman of Union Gold Zambia Ltd, a company with investments in many sectors of the Zambia economy. Some businesses that fall under the Union Gold Group include Protea Hotels Zambia Ltd, Velos Enterprises Ltd, (construction) and Kazuma Enterprises, (distributors of major beverage brands). Mr O’Donnell is a member of the Institute of Directors and sits on the Board as an Independent Director.