04 Jun 2026

The Bankers Association of Botswana (BAB) has appointed  Dr Lesedi S Senatla as Chief Executive Officer, effective April  1, 2026. According to the press statement from the association, in his role as CEO, Dr Senatla will carry overall responsibility for the management and strategic direction of the Association. His mandate, it says, includes leading the development and execution of BAB’s strategy, overseeing its financial affairs, and ensuring the effective operation of key industry systems, including the Botswana Automated Clearing House and the eKYC platform.He will serve as BAB’s principal spokesperson and representative in engagements with stakeholders domestically, regionally, and internationally, while providing strategic support to the BAB Council. Dr Senatla is a distinguished economist and policy leader with nearly four decades of experience. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, and has built an extensive record of institutional leadership and policy contribution at the highest levels. ENDS