Group strengthens executive leadership as it accelerates regional expansion
In a significant strategic move, Botswana-based investment firm Acute Global has appointed Ms. Thato Agatha Sedirwa, a financial services and investment expert with over 20 years of experience across African financial markets, as its new Chief Investment Officer (CIO). The appointment will take effect on 1 December 2025.
Ms. Sedirwa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Actuarial Science from Butler University in the United States and advanced qualifications from the University of Stellenbosch Business School, including a Master of Philosophy in Development Finance and a Senior Management Development qualification. She joins Acute Global with a broad technical and strategic background spanning corporate finance advisory, private equity, valuations, capital markets, due diligence leadership, and ESG systems management.
A Strategic Leadership Appointment
Acute Global confirmed that the appointment forms part of the Group’s wider strategy to deepen its executive leadership bench and strengthen governance systems as it expands across the financial services value chain. The Group has rapidly grown its presence in insurance, fintech, pensions administration, debt collection, and structured financial products, and is positioning itself for more regional acquisitions in 2026 and beyond.
The appointment of Ms Sedirwa indicates Acute Global’s aim to professionalise its management structure while developing a governance-focused organisation.
Her professional experience includes senior roles at Grant Thornton Botswana, Africa Lighthouse Capital, Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited, Imara Group, and African Alliance, where she led assignments involving mergers and acquisitions, due diligences exercises, capital markets transactions, equity valuations, investor relations, and portfolio performance assessments. She has worked across sectors such as insurance, mining, telecommunications, FMCG, hospitality, petrochemicals, property, healthcare, and transportation.
Strengthening Corporate Governance
The appointment of Ms Sedirwa indicates Acute Global’s aim to professionalise its management structure while developing a governance-focused organisation.
The Group states that Ms. Sedirwa will strengthen investment discipline, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and strategic reporting within its subsidiaries. Her experience working with regulators such as the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) and the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) is expected to enhance Acute Global’s compliance with regulatory standards and corporate governance best practices.
A Voice from the Group’s Leadership
In a statement, Acute Global described Ms. Sedirwa as a “transformational addition” to its leadership team.
“Ms. Sedirwa’s appointment reflects our commitment to technical excellence, governance, and disciplined investment management. Her actuarial background and investment leadership experience are exactly what Acute Global requires as we scale into a Pan-African investment group.”, – Group CEO, Acute Global Elliot Moshoke.
About Ms. Thato Agatha Sedirwa
Ms. Sedirwa is widely regarded as one of Botswana’s most versatile financial services professionals. Her expertise includes financial modelling, ESG implementation, investment evaluation, trading and capital markets, stakeholder engagement, and strategic project leadership. She has advised boards, regulators, and institutional investors on complex transactions and has led multi-market due diligence processes in Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
About Acute Global
Acute Global is a diversified investment group active in financial services, industrials, FMCG, oil and energy, debt management, infrastructure, and technology. The Group’s strategy focuses on responsible investment, corporate governance, and long-term value creation across Africa.
