Debswana Pension Fund Announces the Appointment of Mr. Thato Norman as Chief Executive Officer
The Debswana Pension Fund (DPF) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thato Norman as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Debswana Pension Fund, effective January 1st, 2025.
Mr. Norman joined Debswana Pension Fund on March 8th, 2017, as the Investment Manager ultimately serving as the Chief Investment Officer. With a strong focus on investment screening and selection, evaluating commercially viable enterprises, integrating ESG considerations into project appraisals, and leveraging a global network of investment contacts, Thato has significantly contributed to the growth of the Fund’s Assets Under Management (AUM). Under his leadership, DPF’s AUM has increased from BWP 6 billion when he joined the Fund to BWP 12 billion at the end of 2024.
Prior to Joining DPF, Thato worked in progressively senior roles within the financial services industry. His career began in 2003 at the Ministry of Finance and subsequently joined Bank of Botswana in 2004, where he eventually held the position of Senior Dealer, Financial Markets Department.
Thato Norman holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Actuarial Sciences from Butler University (USA), a Master’s Degree in Finance from University of Manchester (UK), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from University of Wolverhampton (UK). Additionally, he completed the Leadership Acceleration Programme at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria. Furthermore, Thato serves on numerous boards in the financial and business service sectors.
As the Board of Trustees, we are confident that Thato will leverage his wealth of knowledge and expertise to further strengthen the Fund and drive its continued growth and success. We look forward to working closely with him as he assumes this pivotal leadership role.
The DPF Board of Trustees remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering optimal returns for it’s members while maintaining robust governance and sound financial management practices.
