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Born: 1962
Non-Executive Director from 30 November 2022 (Shareholder Representative)

Kenneth’s career reflects a commitment to driving strategic initiatives and fostering partnerships in the public and private sectors. His wealth of experience contributes to the DBSA's mission of promoting sustainable development in Southern Africa. Kenneth's expertise spans executive positions in business development and client coverage. Before his role at DBSA, Kenneth held the position of Executive for Business Development at Trade Capital Investments (TCI) for four years.

He has an extensive background in the financial sector, having also served in leadership roles at Standard Bank South Africa, including Head of Public Sector Client Coverage for one year and six months. Before his tenure at Standard Bank, Kenneth dedicated a decade to the National Treasury of South Africa, where he served as Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) for four years and Head of Intergovernmental Relations for six years. In these roles, he oversaw provincial and local government finances.

Kenneth holds a Master of Science (Public Policy) from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, a Bachelor of Arts Honours (Economics), from the University of the Western Cape, and a Bachelor of Arts, from the University of the Western Cape.

Born: 1980
Independent Non-executive Director from 30 November 2022

Dineo brings a wealth of financial expertise to the Development Bank of Southern Africa with a strong track record in different financial institutions, she possesses invaluable insights into capital and financial markets, which are critical for the DBSA's investment and project financing activities. As the co-founder and Managing Partner of Maia Capital Partners Fund Management & Asset Management, she has demonstrated her proficiency in development finance, capital markets, and asset management.

Dinao’s skills include CFA, investment banking, capital and financial market, her extensive board experience in organisations such as the KZN Growth Fund, Development Equity Fund, Futuregrowth, Vumela Fund, and Edge Growth underlines her strategic acumen and ability to provide guidance on investment decisions and risk management. Overall, her combination of academic credentials, professional experience, and board leadership positions make her a highly qualified candidate to contribute to the DBSA's financial strategies and initiatives aimed at fostering economic development in Southern Africa.

Dinao is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with a Master’s in Development Finance from Stellenbosch Business School and a Bachelor of Business Science (Honours) from the University of Cape Town.

Born: 1962
Independent Non-executive Director from 30 November 2022

Ebrahim Rasool, the founder of the World for All Foundation, brings substantial value to the Development Bank of Southern Africa through his extensive government experience. He has led different departments such as Health, Welfare, Finance, and Economic Development as a Provincial Minister and as a former Premier of the Western Cape, along with his tenure as the South African Ambassador to the United States. His socio-economic development and strategic leadership and management skills, prepared through these roles, equip him with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and strategically guide the Bank towards meeting its mandate by meeting objectives. Rasool's background in social services leadership underscores his commitment to addressing societal challenges, complementing the Bank's mission to promote development and alleviate poverty.

Ebrahim Rasool holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Higher Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Town, an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa, by the Roosevelt University in Chicago, USA, and a Doctor of Public Service, Honoris Causa from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA.