The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants, is proud to announce that ten of its members in Botswana, all Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation holders, have recently been promoted into senior finance leadership roles across leading organisations in the Botswana and the wider African region.
The newly appointed leaders are:
Suggested order:
Dr Agnes Tsholofelo Khunwana, FCMA, CGMA – Deputy Governor, Bank of Botswana
Mr Oteng Keabetswe, ACMA, CGMA – Managing Director, Botswana Development Corporation
Ms Ogone Madisa, ACMA, CGMA – Chief Executive Officer, National Development Bank
Mr Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe, ACMA, CGMA – Chief Executive Officer, African iGaming Alliance
Mr Oaitse Gabadirwe, FCMA, CGMA – Chief Executive Officer, Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants
Dr Tebogo Magang, ACMA, CGMA – Acting Executive Director, Botswana School of Business Sciences
Mr Godfrey Bonno Molefe, FCMA, CGMA – Caretaker Registrar General, Companies and Intellectual Property Authority
Mr Pulafela Isaacs, FCMA, CGMA – Chief Financial Officer, Botswana Housing Corporation
Ms Pascaline Sefawe, ACMA, CGMA – Deputy Executive Director – Corporate Services, Botswana School of Business Sciences
The CGMA designation, created by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and CIMA, is the premier global management accounting credential. It recognises finance professionals who have advanced proficiency in finance, operations, strategy, and management. To earn the CGMA designation, candidates must first complete the CGMA Professional Qualification and meet rigorous practical experience requirements.
This latest wave of senior appointments highlights the growing influence of the CGMA designation within Botswana’s finance profession, reflecting the high level of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership capabilities that CGMA professionals bring to their organisations.
Letus Chinyepi, Associate Director – Botswana at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, said:“We extend our warmest congratulations to our members on their appointments, and celebrate their continued contribution to strengthening Botswana’s finance profession. Their advancement into senior leadership positions reflects the strong influence of the CGMA desi
gnation, and the value it brings to both individuals and the organisations they serve.”
Tariro Mutizwa, FCMA, CGMA, Vice President – Africa at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, added:“We congratulate our members on their well-deserved appointments. Their achievements speak to their hard work and commitment, as well as the strength of CIMA’s work in developing world-class talent across Africa. They will no doubt make a meaningful impact in their organisations, set new benchmarks for excellence, and serve as an inspiration to the next generation of finance professionals.”