Andrew M Motsomi

CEO Debswana Diamond Company

Mr. Andrew Motsomi is the Chief Executive Officer at Debswana Diamond company, one of the world’s leading producers of diamond by value and volume. Mr. Motsomi has a distinguished professional career spanning more than 30 years, largely with the Bank of Botswana, where he held a range of strategic leadership roles before rising to the position of Deputy Governor. As Deputy Governor, he represented Botswana regionally and internationally in various fora which included membership of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) AFRITAC SOUTH’S Steering Committee. He worked on attachment at the IMF in Washington DC, USA as a Special Appointee. He has also served as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA). Andrew M. Motsomi has demonstrated a natural inclination to excellence, showing passion and commitment to taking Debswana to greater heights. His strong leadership and strategic insight, honed over a long and accomplished career with Bank of Botswana has been instrumental in leading such a dynamic company like Debswana. Mr. Motsomi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Botswana, a post-graduate Diploma in Economic Development and Planning from the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning, and a Master’s Degree in Economics from the Victoria University of Manchester. In addition to his academic credentials, Mr. Motsomi has attended various executive programmes in institutions based in New York, USA; Frankfort, Germany; Stockholm, Sweden; Stellenbosch, South Africa and the Bank of England, London.