George Partridge (Malawian politician)

• Politician
• Business executive

George Partridge
Minister of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism
Incumbent
Assumed office 16 October 2025
Known for	Former Chief Executive Officer of Press Corporation Limited

George Partridge is a Malawian politician and business executive who serves as the Minister of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism. He was appointed to the position by President Peter Mutharika on 16 October 2025. ^{[1] [2]}

Before his appointment, Partridge held several senior positions in the private sector, including serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Press Corporation Limited. ^[3]

Career

In October 2025, Partridge undertook his first official foreign assignment after joining the cabinet, when President Peter Mutharika delegated him to represent Malawi at the International Trade and Investment Conference in Doha, Qatar, held from 3 to 5 November 2025. The meeting focused on promoting industrial growth and investment partnerships, and Partridge was expected to engage with investors and policymakers from Asia, the Middle East and Africa. ^[4]

References

1. Nzangaya, Archangel (17 October 2025). "Mutharika names two more cabinet ministers Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
2. NyasaAuthor1 (17 October 2025). "Mutharika Tightens His Inner Circle: Lean, Competent, and Results-Driven Administration Emerges - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi" . Retrieved 17 October 2025.
3. Online, Nation (23 October 2024). "PCL ordered to compensate George Partridge, 2 others". Nation Online. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
4. "Mutharika Sends Ministers Partridge and Chaponda to Represent Malawi at Doha Trade and Investment Conference". Malawi Freedom Network. 26 October 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.