The Dangote Group has appointed Dr. Pontsho B. Mokoena as its new Group Chief Risk Officer, effective March 2026, as the conglomerate strengthens its risk management and governance structure.
The company announced the appointment on Thursday.
In her new role, Mokoena will oversee Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance, and Digital Transformation across the Group.
Her responsibilities will include enhancing risk governance, strengthening organisational resilience, and supporting strategic decision making as the company advances its Vision 2030 growth ambitions.
The appointment comes as the Dangote Group continues to expand its industrial footprint across Africa, requiring stronger oversight of operational, financial, and strategic risks across its diverse businesses.
Before joining the Dangote Group, Mokoena served as Executive for Risk and Insurance at Barloworld Limited, where she led the company’s enterprise risk architecture and insurance programmes across multiple operating jurisdictions.
During her time at the company, she played a key role in strengthening governance structures and implementing risk management frameworks designed to support business growth and resilience.
She also held several governance and fiduciary oversight positions within Barloworld, including serving as Principal Officer and Board Member of the Barloworld Medical Scheme, as well as Principal Officer and Management Committee Member of the ONE Barloworld Retirement Fund.
In these capacities, she chaired multiple governance structures, including the Investment Committee, Administration and Ex Gratia Committee, Disputes Committee, and the RCC Committee, while also serving as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
