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Deloitte Africa appoints Cecilia

Ramatlapeng as Country Managing Partner

for Botswana

• to succeed Max Marinelli, who retires on 31 May 2020.

eloitte Africa announces opportunity to lead a dynamic group of people, who serve our clients with
the appointment of distinction each day. Our purpose has always been to make an impact that
DCeciliaRamatlapeng to succeed matters to our people, clients and communities. I look forward to leading our
Max Marinelli as the Country Managing teams to even greater heights by providing agile solutions to our clients in
Partner for its Botswana practice these transformative times.”
effective from 1 June 2020. Max will
continue to act in his present role and Cecilia is currently a Council Member and the Vice President of the Botswana
service our clients across Botswana until Institute of Chartered Accountants. Her interest and passion for socio-economic
31 May 2020. 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
Cecilia, the first female citizen partner in making an impact that matters to ensure that talent development remains at
an international firm in Botswana, is a the top of the business agenda.A comprehensive process has been put in place
seasoned partner in the Audit & to ensure a smooth transition in the
Assurance practice with over 22 years of leadership.
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

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