Dangote Group strengthens risk oversight with appointment of Pontsho Mokoena
Dangote Group has announced the appointment of Pontsho B. Mokoena as its Group Chief Risk Officer, a move aimed at strengthening the conglomerate’s enterprise risk and governance framework as it pursues broader expansion across Africa.
The appointment, which takes effect from March 2026, was disclosed by the company on Thursday.
In the new position, Mokoena will lead the Group’s enterprise risk management operations, including oversight of insurance and digital transformation initiatives across its various businesses.
Her mandate will focus on reinforcing the company’s risk governance systems, improving organisational resilience, and supporting strategic decision-making in line with the organisation’s Vision 2030 growth agendaThe development comes as the industrial conglomerate continues to broaden its operational footprint across the continent, a move that requires stronger monitoring of operational, financial, and strategic risks within its diversified portfolio.
Professional backgroun
Before joining the organisation, Mokoena served as Executive for Risk and Insurance at Barloworld Limited, where she managed enterprise risk structures and coordinated insurance programmes spanning several jurisdictions.
During her tenure, she was involved in the development of governance frameworks designed to enhance risk management and support business sustainability.
Her responsibilities also extended to several governance and fiduciary roles within the group. She served as Principal Officer and Board Member of the Barloworld Medical Scheme, and also held the role of Principal Officer and Management Committee Member of the ONE Barloworld Retirement Fund.
Within these positions, she chaired a number of governance bodies, including the Investment Committee, Administration and Ex Gratia Committee, Disputes Committee, and the RCC Committee, while also participating in the Audit and Risk Committee.
Academic and governance credentials
Mokoena holds an Executive Doctorate in Business Administration with a specialisation in Predictive Risk Management from the Paris School of Business.
She also obtained a Master of Science degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Leicester.
Her academic development includes participation in the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, as well as an Advanced Insurance Practice qualification from the University of South Africa.
She earned her Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Beyond her corporate engagements, Mokoena is the Founder and Director of KHAUTA Risk Advisory, a consultancy focused on enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, insurance and risk financing, AI-driven risk analytics, and governance advisory.
Her boardroom experience also includes serving as a Non-Executive Director at Healthcare Funders, where she sits on the Governance Committee.
She previously served as an Independent Trustee of the Transport Sector Provident Fund and the Road Freight and Logistics Industry Provident Fund.
According to the company, the appointment underscores its commitment to strengthening enterprise risk oversight as it continues to scale its operations and deepen its presence across the African market.
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