Andrew Maatla Motsomi is a Botswana economist and corporate executive, who serves as the managing director and chief executive officer of Debswana Diamond Company Limited, the largest diamond-mining company in the world, by value. He was appointed to that position in May 2022 on a five-year contract. He assumed office on 1 June 2022.[1]
Andrew Maatla Motsomi | |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | University of Botswana African Institute for Economic Development and Planning Victoria University of Manchester |
| Occupation(s) | Economist and Corporate Executive |
| Years active | 1984 — present |
| Known for | Leadership |
| Title | Chief Executive Officer of Debswana |
Background and education
editMotsomi is a Motswana by birth. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Botswana. He went on to obtain a Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Development and Planning from the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning in Dakar, Senegal. His degree of Master of Arts in economics was obtained from the Victoria University of Manchester.[1]
Career
editIn 2016, the President of Botswana at the time, Ian Khama, appointed Motsomi as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Botswana, effective 1 February 2016.[2] While at the bank, he represented Botswana regionally as the chairman of the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis. He also worked on attachment at the International Monetary Fund on behalf of Botswana. His tenure at Bank of Botswana exceeded 35 years of service.[3]
Motsomi took over the helm of Debswana from Lynette Armstrong, the substantive chief financial officer (CFO) at the company, who served as the CEO of the company in acting capacity between August 2019 until May 2022.[1][3][4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c De Beers Group (22 May 2022). "Debswana Diamond Company appoints Andrew Maatla Motsomi as Managing Director". De Beers Group. London, United Kingdom. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ Botswana Daily News (8 February 2016). "Botswana: Botswana: Motsomi Is Deputy Governor BoB" (via AllAfrica.com). Daily News Botswana. Gaborone, Botswana. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ a b Rob Bates (27 May 2022). "Debswana Appoints New Managing Director". JCKOnline.com. New York City. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ Sam Lewis (30 May 2022). "De Beers selects 'ideal' candidate for Debswana MD role". ProfessionalJeweller.com. London, United Kingdom. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
External links
edit- Debswana Homepage
- Race for BoB top post ensues as new Deputy Governor is appointed As of 8 February 2016.