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Chief Executive Officer

South-East – Botswana

As Botswana drives forward its national agenda of economic diversification, the Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub (BDIH) stands at the forefront of this transformation. By nurturing tech-driven enterprises and home-grown innovation, BDIH plays a vital role in building a resilient, knowledge-based economy. Operating through its subsidiaries, BIHP and BIHI, and leveraging the Science and Technology Park, BDIH attracts investment, talent, and ideas to propel Botswana into a digitally enabled future. To lead this mission, BDIH is seeking a transformational Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to accelerate impact, champion innovation, and help realise the country’s economic aspirations.
 
About the role:
 
Together with the Board, the CEO will provide strategic leadership, visionary direction, and operational oversight to scale the Hub into a globally recognised centre for innovation, entrepreneurship, and tech-enabled solutions. This collaborative leadership role offers a unique opportunity to position Botswana at the forefront of the global innovation economy.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
  • Strategic Leadership & Vision: Develop and execute a bold vision and strategic plan that drives organizational
transformation, ecosystem partnerships and sustainable growth.
  • Strategic Leadership & Vision: Develop and execute a bold vision and strategic plan that drives organizational transformation, ecosystem partnerships and sustainable growth.
  • Financial Management: Ensure financial sustainability through revenue-generating initiatives; partnerships, sponsorships and grants while optimizing operational efficiency.
  • Partnerships & Ecosystem Development: Forge and maintain high-impact relationships with government, investors, academia and industry to unlock collaboration and funding opportunities.
  • Program Oversight: Oversee incubation, acceleration and venture-building programs that provide startups with world-class mentorship, resources and market access.
  • Talent & Culture: Build and inspire a high-performing, mission-driven team; foster a culture of inclusivity, creativity and operational excellence.
 
Qualifications:
 
  • Background in business, technology, or related fields; an advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PhD) is an advantage.
  • At least 15 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years in senior leadership within R&D, innovation management or business development.
 
This is not a role for the faint-hearted. It demands a dynamic and resilient leader who can navigate complexity, overcome systemic challenges, and drive change in a fast-evolving landscape. Success will require deep expertise in innovation ecosystems, corporate partnerships, and startup acceleration, along with a proven ability to lead organisational transformation, improve financial performance, and deliver sustainable impact under pressure.
 
For more information, please visit our website and submit your application to www.hrmc.co.bw. Ensure to include both a cover letter and a detailed CV. Confidential enquiries about the role, please contact the Managing Partner Sesaleteng Seabe at seabe@hrmc.co.bw.
 
Closing date: 22 August 2025. Early submissions are encouraged.