Catherine Lesetedi

Catherine Lesetedi is a Motswana business executive and leader in the insurance industry. She has served as Group Chief Executive Officer of Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited since 2016 and holds leadership and non-executive directorship roles on several corporate boards.

Early life and education

Lesetedi graduated from the University of Botswana with a Bachelor of Arts in Statistics and Demography.

Career

Lesetedi began her career in the insurance sector when she joined the BIHL Group in 1992. She held a range of operational and management roles before her appointment as Group CEO in March 2016.
Before returning to BIHL in senior executive roles, Lesetedi worked with Aon Botswana, serving in senior accounts and managerial positions, including General Manager for Life and Employee Benefits. Her professional experience covers underwriting, life and pensions businesses, employee benefits and corporate governance.

Board and sector roles

Lesetedi sits on multiple corporate boards and represents BIHL on boards and committees within Botswana’s financial services sector. Her board roles include Funeral Services Group Limited, Bifm Unit Trusts, Botswana Insurance Company Limited, NICO Life, NICO Pensions Company and NICO Holdings.

Recognition and honours

Lesetedi has been recognised among Africa’s leading women executives. She was named on Africa.com’s “Definitive List of Women CEOs” and appeared among the Top 50 Women in Corporate Africa.