Head of Clearing and Settlement
Masego Pheto-Lentswe the seasoned financial expert, is the Head of Clearing and Settlement at the Central Securities Depository Company of Botswana (CSD), a subsidiary of the Botswana Stock Exchange. In this capacity, she oversees clearing and settlement operations, ensuring the secure custody of securities listed on the Exchange.
With a career spanning about 29 years, Pheto-Lentswe’s deep-rooted expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence have been instrumental in positioning Botswana as a leading financial hub within the region. Her tenure at the Botswana Stock Exchange, beginning in 2007, marked the commencement of her transformative journey in shaping the country’s capital markets. She also brings extensive experience from her previous roles at Stanbic Bank Botswana and the Bank of Botswana.
Ms. Pheto-Lentswe’s visionary leadership culminated in the successful implementation of a cutting-edge CSD system in 2022. This landmark achievement has significantly elevated the Botswana capital market’s efficiency, security, and global appeal, attracting international investors. Under her expert guidance, the CSD has scaled new heights, consistently exceeding expectations and setting industry benchmarks.
She holds advanced degrees in Economics from the University of Botswana and the University of Stellenbosch South Africa, coupled with her advanced professional qualifications, including an Executive Development Program, an MA in Economics and a CIMA Diploma.
