Johannesburg, 29 November 2024 - the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has appointed Ms. Martie Janse van Rensburg as Interim Chairperson of the DBSA Board, effective 1 December 2024. This follows the resignation of Mr. Ebrahim Rasool, who stepped down in November 2024 to become South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States.
Ms. Janse van Rensburg has served as DBSA’s Deputy Chairperson and Independent Non-Executive Director since 2016. She has played a key role in guiding the bank over the years, making her a trusted leader during this transition.
With expertise in Strategic Business Planning, Internal Audit, Corporate Governance, and Finance, Ms. Janse van Rensburg also holds executive development credentials in Strategy and Organisational Development from Stanford Business School. Her background includes serving as CEO of the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority, where she led major infrastructure projects and demonstrated strong governance and development finance skills.
She has held various board positions in both the private and public sectors. Her leadership and strategic insights are key to DBSA’s ongoing success and its mission to drive sustainable development in Southern Africa.
The DBSA Board is committed to maintaining stability and continuity while a permanent Chairperson is appointed.
For more information, please refer to the SENS announcement.
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About the Development Bank of Southern Africa
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is a leading Development Finance Institution (DFI), wholly owned by the government of South Africa. Established in 1983, the DBSA is mandated to promote economic growth and regional integration by mobilising financial and other resources from national and international private and public sectors for sustainable development projects and programmes in South Africa, SADC, and the wider African continent. www.dbsa.org