Deloitte Africa announces the appointment of Cecilia
Ramatlapeng to succeed Max Marinelli as the Country Managing Partner for its Botswana
practice effective from 1 June 2020. Max will continue to act in his present role and
service our clients across Botswana until 31 May 2020.
Cecilia, the first female citizen partner in an international firm in Botswana, is a
seasoned partner in the Audit & Assurance practice with over 22 years of experience
and currently serves some of the largest private and public entities in Botswana.
During her time at Deloitte, Cecilia has led multifaceted audit and financial advisory
assignments, served in many leadership roles and has championed training and
development of future accountants within the firm.
Commenting on Cecilia’s appointment, Lwazi Bam, Deloitte Africa CEO says, “I am
delighted to welcome Cecilia as the Country Managing Partner for Botswana. Deloitte is
deeply invested in the growth within the region and I believe Cecilia’s experience speaks
for itself – her in-depth knowledge in working with cross-border teams and clients,
strategic focus on operational excellence and strong technical working knowledge of
accounting and auditing standards, complements Deloitte’s aspiration in becoming the
undisputed leader in professional services.
Responding to her appointment Cecilia says, “Having spent my entire career at Deloitte,
I am humbled to be given the opportunity to lead a dynamic group of people, who serve
our clients with distinction each day. Our purpose has always been to make an impact
that matters to our people, clients and communities. I look forward to leading our teams
to even greater heights by providing agile solutions to our clients in these transformative
times.”
Cecilia is currently a Council Member and the Vice President of the Botswana Institute
of Chartered Accountants. Her interest and passion for socio-economic development
in Botswana, particularly mentoring young people, has seen her take on roles beyond
the scope of her work at Deloitte. She is committed to making an impact that matters
to ensure that talent development remains at the top of the business agenda.
A comprehensive process has been put in place to ensure a smooth transition in the
leadership