Moshie Ratsebe is a seasoned professional serving as the Director of Investment Promotion – Financial & Business Services at the Botswana Investment & Trade Centre (BITC). With a keen focus on driving economic growth, Moshie leads the charge in promoting and advancing Botswana’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). His leadership extends across a comprehensive portfolio encompassing specialized business services such as Finance and Knowledge Intensive Business Services (F&KIBS), Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs), Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Tourism, Health, and Education.

Drawing on his extensive experience, Moshie has had a distinguished career spanning both public and private sectors. He previously served as the Executive Director of International Business at the BITC’s Johannesburg-based Regional Office, where he played a pivotal role in amplifying investment and business prospects, channeling foreign direct investments into Botswana’s key growth sectors. Notably, under his leadership, he orchestrated a successful governance transformation for the Regional Office, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and safeguarding the organization from potential risks, resulting in significant cost savings and operational resilience.

With a background in senior roles at leading organizations, including his tenure at AB InBev Group’s Kgalagadi Breweries Limited, Moshie’s expertise encompasses market insights, commercial management, and project appraisal. His leadership style, characterized by visionary thinking and active listening, has been instrumental in fostering collaboration and achieving tangible results. Colleagues and partners commend Moshie for his effective communication and strategic thinking skills.

Moshie holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Botswana and has further honed his skills through a Management Development Programme at the University of Stellenbosch Business School in South Africa, solidifying his reputation as an accomplished leader at the dynamic intersection of investment, business, and strategy. Currently, he is leading initiatives to revitalise Botswana’s IFSC, ensuring its sustained competitiveness and driving enhanced growth that significantly contributes to the country’s economy.

Mr. Yuh is the CEO of KEY Engineering Group (KEY), an engineering firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 32 years of experience in design, construction administration, and facilities engineering, he has established himself as a highly skilled professional in the field.

For more than 27 years, Mr. Yuh has served as the Lead Design Engineer and Engineer of Record for multiple projects at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (H-JAIA). His responsibilities have encompassed a wide range of areas, including the design and construction oversight of runway lighting and signage, runway approach systems, sanitary lift stations, airport terminals, aircraft maintenance facilities, taxiways and roadway lighting and signage, air cargo facilities, and airport emergency operation centers.

Notably, Mr. Yuh played a crucial role as the lead engineer and Engineer of Record for the fast-paced reconstruction of runway 9R-27L. Additionally, he designed the conversion of Taxiway R into a temporary runway during the reconstruction of 9R. These projects demonstrate his ability to tackle complex and time-sensitive assignments within the aviation sector.

Throughout his career, Mr. Yuh has been involved in the design of multiple high-value projects, of close to a billion dollars in construction value, focused on aviation infrastructure. His expertise and contributions have been recognized with several accolades, including his involvement in award-winning projects such as the Maynard Holbrook Jackson Blvd illumination at H-JAIA, Peachtree Dekalb EMAS, and the H-JAIA Runway 9L End Around taxiway project.

Mr. Yuh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from South Dakota State University. Additionally, he is a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, and Michigan. His combination of education, experience, and professional licensure positions him as a respected leader in the engineering industry, especially within the aviation sector.

KEY Engineering is looking to expand its business in the African continent and bring it’s expertise resources and network to the continent to improve infrastructure and enterprise.

Kushatha Chilisa is a banking professional with over 15 years of banking experience, ranging from credit risk and governance to supply chain development. The past 6 years her career have been focused on financial inclusion, in particular citizen economic empowerment programs where she is regarded as both a pioneer and an industry expert.

As evidence of her pioneering capabilities, she started and led one of the biggest CEEP funding programs, led the capacitation of more than 3500 SMEs, and led the creation of Botswana’s 1st bank account for women in business before recently joining Stanbic as the Head of CEEP.

As recognition for her work in this field and her passion in developing entrepreneurs and fostering strategic partnerships, she was voted amongst 2022/2023 Top 10 Strategic African Women in Leadership.

Onalenna carries a wealth of corporate and investment banking experience spanning across 14 years based in different markets being Botswana, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.

Having started his career with Stanbic Bank as a Graduate Trainee in 2009 and going on to join the Commercial Banking team as an Account analyst until 2011, Onalenna re-joined Stanbic Bank in July 2018 as Manager, Investment Banking and was later promoted to Head, Investment Banking in July 2023.

Prior to joining Stanbic Banking, Onalenna worked across Investment Banking and Client Coverage at Rand Merchant Bank and Barclays Bank (now ABSA) in Botswana, UAE and the UK.

Onalenna holds a Bachelor of Finance Degree from the University of Botswana and has recently completed the coursework for his Master of Commerce: Development Finance with the University of Cape Town. He has also completed the Managers’ Development Programme with the University of Stellenbosch and the Apex Leadership Programme with the University of Cape Town.

A UAE national, Ghaith Al Ghaith is Chief Executive Officer of Dubai-based flydubai which was launched in 2008.

Al Ghaith has a long track record in aviation. He started his career at Emirates Airline joining in 1986 as a Management Trainee. During his more than twenty year career at Emirates Airline he held a number of positions including Executive Vice-President Commercial Operations Worldwide and Area Manager UK and Ireland.

Al Ghaith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona, USA.

Experienced Sales and Marketing professional with a demonstrated history of working in the airlines/aviation industry for 15 plus years. Skilled in Customer Handling, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), E-commerce, E-payment, and Digital Sales with a Master’s degree focused in Marketing Management from Addis Ababa University.

Ms. Wincey Ramaphoi is the interim chairperson of the Botswana Tourism Organization. A recognized Human Capital Strategist who has shaped high performing cultures at various Multi-National Companies and major growth brands in the last 16 years.

She has provided technical expertise supporting strategic direction, championed prolific communications and robust organizational development programs that bring positive change in the business and transform organizational culture.

As a strategy architect she has championed the development of innovative Human Capital initiatives that streamline processes and capitalize on individual and organizational growth opportunities.

She has also been the President of Institute of Human Resources Management Botswana from October 2005 to 2008 and from 2015 to date. She is also currently serving as an independent member of the BIDPA HR Committee of the Board from 2014.

Muna Haddad is the founding CEO of BARAKA, a social enterprise in sustainable tourism development that provides consulting services for governments, NGOs, and private sector looking to utilize tourism as an economic development tool. BARAKA operates Baraka Destinations, a cluster of community owned, locally embedded tourism experiences in secondary tourism destinations including two bed and breakfasts that offer a unique taste and experience of Jordan’s villages.

Muna has been contributing new models of community-based tourism, revitalizing secondary tourism destinations in 9 countries, engaging women in rural areas in the workforce and developing community driven micro-enterprises that are creating thousands of jobs and restoring dignity to marginalized communities. Muna is the Founding President of the Jordan Trail Association, and was instrumental in the creation of the Meaningful Travel Map of Jordan.

She sits on the board of the Global Ecotourism Network, bringing the world’s regional and national ecotourism associations, networks and destinations, together with indigenous and rural peoples, global operators, professionals and academics, to grow the industry, provide advocacy, encourage thought leadership and innovation, and add greater authenticity to ecotourism. She is the recipient of the Tourism Cares Agent of Change Award and King Abdullah Bin Al Hussein Royal Decoration of the Second Degree for excellence and recently Business Woman of the Year in Jordan.

Tumediso Anicia Mbanga is the Founder and Managing Director of Comfort Palace Guesthouses. She has over 10 years of experience in the tourism industry, and holds a Diploma in Mathematics Education and she is currently pursuing a Bachelor degree in business administration leadership and change management.

She has served on the boards of various organisations in Botswana such as The Botswana Qualification Authority as a member, the City of Francistown Council’s Trade Licencing board as a Chairperson, and the City of Francistown Council’s Liquour Appeals board as a Chairperson. She is also a member of Business Botswana and Local Enterprise Authority.

In addition to her impressive career, Mrs. Mbanga is a dedicated and passionate community leader, using her platform to make a positive impact in Botswana. She is committed to improving the lives of those in her community through education, economic development, and social justice initiatives. She is a role model for other women in business.