Dangote Group has appointed Pontsho B. Mokoena as its new Group Chief Risk Officer, reinforcing its risk governance architecture as the conglomerate continues expanding across Africa.
The appointment, which took effect in March 2026, forms part of the company’s broader effort to strengthen enterprise risk oversight across its diversified operations.
The group operates across sectors including cement, sugar, fertiliser, and petroleum refining, making risk management a central pillar of its corporate governance and operational resilience strategy.
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In her new role, Mokoena will oversee Enterprise Risk Management, insurance frameworks, and aspects of digital transformation across the group.
Her responsibilities include reinforcing risk governance structures, improving organisational resilience, and supporting executive leadership in strategic decision-making as the conglomerate advances its long-term Vision 2030 expansion agenda.
Nairametrics Her appointment comes at a time when the conglomerate—founded by African billionaire Aliko Dangote—is scaling its industrial footprint across multiple African markets.
With operations spanning heavy manufacturing and energy infrastructure, the organisation requires stronger institutional frameworks to manage operational, financial, regulatory, and geopolitical risks associated with large-scale industrial expansion.
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 jurisdictions.
During her tenure, she played a central role in strengthening governance systems and implementing risk frameworks designed to support operational resilience and sustainable growth.
Her governance experience extends beyond executive leadership roles. She previously served as Principal Officer and board member of the Barloworld Medical Scheme and as Principal Officer and Management Committee member of the ONE Barloworld Retirement Fund.
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Within these structures, she chaired several governance committees—including investment, disputes, administration, and risk oversight bodies—while also participating in audit and risk committees responsible for fiduciary supervision.
Mokoena’s academic credentials reflect a specialised focus on advanced risk analytics and predictive risk systems.
She holds an Executive Doctorate in Business Administration focused on Predictive Risk Management from the Paris School of Business and a Master of Science degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Leicester.
Her professional development also includes participation in the Artificial Intelligence Programme at Oxford’s Saïd Business School and an Advanced Insurance Practice qualification from the University of South Africa.
She earlier obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Finance, Insurance and Risk Management from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Beyond corporate leadership, Mokoena is the founder and director of KHAUTA Risk Advisory, a consultancy specialising in enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, insurance strategy, and AI-driven risk analytics.
She has also served as a non-executive director at Healthcare Funders and previously held trustee positions in major industry provident funds within the transport and logistics sectors.
The Dangote Group stated that the appointment reflects its commitment to institutionalising robust enterprise-wide risk oversight as the conglomerate continues to scale operations and deepen its presence across the African industrial landscape.
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Source: Nairametrics
