Letshego Appoints Poelo Mkpayah as Group CFO

Letshego has announced the appointment of Poelo Mkpayah as Group Chief Finance Officer, marking the culmination of a career built entirely within the organisation.

In a statement, Letshego said: “From Accountant to Group Chief Finance Officer — a career built within Letshego. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Poelo Mkpayah as Group Chief Finance Officer. Since joining Letshego, Poelo has progressed through finance leadership roles, including an international assignment as Regional Chief Finance Officer (Letshego – West Africa), before returning to Group as Group Head of Finance and subsequently serving as Interim Group Chief Finance Officer.

Her journey reflects our commitment to creating opportunities for our people to grow, broaden their experience and progress within Letshego. Congratulations, Poelo. We wish you continued success in your role.”

Mkpayah’s progression through the organisation spans accounting, group reporting, regional leadership and senior finance roles. She previously served as Regional Chief Financial Officer for Letshego Ghana, where she oversaw management reporting, financial planning, treasury functions, stakeholder relationships and collaboration between regional operations and the Group office.

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Earlier, she held the position of Group Head of Finance, supporting the delivery of the Group’s strategic agenda, strengthening financial controls and providing insight to executives and boards.

Before her senior appointments, Mkpayah worked as Head of Group Reporting at Letshego and earlier as an Accountant within a Letshego subsidiary. Her career also includes experience as Principal Accountant in the Management Accounting and Treasury division at Botswana Development Corporation and as an Auditor at EY.

Responding to the appointment, Mkpayah said: “Your career is not defined by where you start, but by your willingness to learn, contribute and grow. Grateful for the opportunities, support, mentorship and leadership that have shaped my journey. God’s grace will continue to carry me forward.”