Dr. Paulina Mamogobo

Chief Economist - The Automotive Business Council Naamsa

Dr Paulina Mamogobo is an experienced economist, policy strategist, and trade and investment practitioner with more than 15 years’ experience across South Africa’s industrial and international economic landscape. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from GIBS and has led engagements across Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. She currently serves as Chief Economist of the Automotive Industry at naamsa, where she leads economic intelligence, policy analysis, and regulatory strategy for one of the country’s most globally connected sectors. Her work supports industry competitiveness, shapes evidence-based policy positions, and provides public economic commentary on key national and global developments. Dr Mamogobo previously held senior roles in investment promotion, international operations, and industrial policy. Notably, she served as Project Lead for the 2023 BRICS Summit, coordinating a wide-ranging business programme and multilateral engagements. She has facilitated major investment projects, contributed to national and provincial economic strategies, and supported initiatives focused on trade, industrial development, and business environment reform. A recognised voice in economic and policy dialogue, she regularly lectures and writes on trade dynamics, industrialisation, and South Africa’s position in a shifting global economy. She remains committed to advancing inclusive growth, regional integration, and sustainable industrial development.