Segametsi Sethantsho Appointed CEO of BECI, Bringing Renewed Focus on Innovation and Sustainability

Segametsi Sethantsho Appointed CEO of BECI, Bringing Renewed Focus on Innovation and Sustainability. The Export Credit Insurance and Guarantee Company (Botswana) Pty Ltd (BECI) has announced the appointment of Segametsi Sethantsho as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition for one of Botswana’s key financial institutions supporting trade and enterprise development.

Sethantsho brings extensive experience in strategy, operations, and risk management. Her career reflects a track record of leading teams through transformation while prioritising sustainable development and inclusive leadership. She holds a Master of Science in Leadership and Change Management from Leeds Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom, and a BA Honours degree in Economics and Environmental Science from the University of Botswana.

As she steps into her role at BECI, Sethantsho is expected to lead the organisation with a strong focus on innovation, sustainable growth, and agility. Her priorities include modernising BECI’s product and service offerings, improving financial resilience, and fostering a customer-first culture within the organisation.

Her appointment is especially relevant to Botswana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, where access to credit insurance and trade risk mitigation remains essential for growth. Businesses navigating both local and international markets rely on institutions like BECI to safeguard their operations against commercial and political uncertainties.

Sethantsho is also known for her advocacy for sustainability and empowerment, aligning with broader national and regional goals to build resilient, inclusive economies.

Her leadership at BECI is anticipated to bring strategic alignment with the evolving needs of Botswana’s business community, particularly SMEs and exporters.