New Chief Executive for FNB Lesotho

Staff Reporter

Maseru – The Board of Directors of First National Bank of Lesotho this week announced the appointment of Mrs Delekazi Mokebe as FNB Lesotho’s Chief Executive effective from 8 June, 2020. “This is a milestone decision which affirms our commitment to growing our own timber with respect to talent. We have great confidence in the depth of talent and management experience in our business, which allowed the board to appoint from within the Executive team,” said Ian Leyenar, FNB Lesotho Board Chairperson while announcing the appointment.

Mokebe is a seasoned banker with 16 years’ experience in the industry, having previously occupied roles in Global Markets, Treasury and CIB Credit. She joined the group just over three years ago as Treasurer for FNB Lesotho, with the sole mandate of setting up the Treasury function for the bank and executing its mandate. She holds a BComm Finance degree (Wits University) and a Master’s in Business Leadership (UNISA).

Her “deep insights in these banking sectors, coupled with a wealth of experience in leadership” puts her in good stead for her new task.