Development Bank of Southern Africa

DBSA's first woman CEO, appointed April 2023 and Executive Director since 2018. A Chartered Accountant (SA) with experience in financial services and prior roles at SABS, Triumph Venture Capital, Citigroup, and EY.

Independent Non-Executive Director since October 2020, a Chartered Accountant and founder of BN Africa Capital, with executive finance roles at Sasol, Shell Southern Africa, Eskom, and Anglo-American Platinum.

Independent Non-Executive Director since October 2023, with expertise in investment and corporate banking, ESG investments, and global climate change. Holds a PhD from the University of Sussex.

Independent Non-Executive Director since November 2022 and co-founder and Managing Partner of Maia Capital Partners. A CFA charterholder with expertise in capital markets and asset management.

Independent Non-Executive Director since October 2023, with over 25 years of experience in treasury, debt capital markets, and risk management across state-owned enterprises and financial services.

Independent Non-Executive Director since October 2023, Director of the African Centre for Cities and an authority on sustainable human settlements. Holds a PhD from the London School of Economics.

Independent Non-Executive Director since October 2023, executive director of MISTRA and a member of the Presidential State-Owned Enterprises Council, with strengths in policy formulation and strategic planning.

Independent Non-Executive Director since October 2023, an HR executive with over 30 years of experience in human resources and organisational transformation.

Non-Executive Director (Shareholder Representative) since November 2022, with experience in business development and public sector finance, including roles at Trade Capital Investments, Standard Bank, and the National Treasury.

Independent Non-Executive Director since October 2025, a Chartered Accountant (SA) with expertise in infrastructure and project finance, including roles at Deloitte, Eskom Treasury, and the New Development Bank.

Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director since July 2025, with expertise in public policy, institutional governance, and stakeholder engagement. Holds an MSc in Public Policy and Management from the University of London.

Independent Non-Executive Director since October 2020 and Managing Director of Lion Infrastructure Africa, with expertise in water, roads, ports, and energy infrastructure project finance. Former CEO of Roads Agency Limpopo.

Deputy Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director since August 2017, with a background in business, strategic, people, and policy management. Holds an MBA from Charles Sturt University.

Executive Director and CFO since October 2023. A Chartered Accountant (SA) who previously held General Manager of Finance, Acting CFO, and Group Executive: Transacting roles at the DBSA.