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Education as the Catalyst for career success and Empowering Boardroom Aspirations by Batandwa Damoyi.
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Batandwa Damoyi, the Founder and Managing Director of Libana Consulting, has demonstrated remarkable leadership throughout her career. As a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with over 15 years of post-articles experience, she has worked her way up in various financial roles, including serving as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at multiple organizations.
In her journey of leadership, Batandwa faced and overcame numerous challenges that women commonly encounter as they climb the corporate ladder. She did not allow herself to be distracted and crafted a deliberate career path for herself. Surrounding herself with inspiring, supportive, and encouraging individuals, especially other women leaders, proved crucial to her success.
Despite initially exploring other paths like Actuarial Science and taking a break to work at an Asset Management company, Batandwa discovered her passion for accounting. She returned to school, undertaking an Accounting conversion course and eventually earning a BCom Accounting qualification. This journey showcases the importance of adaptability, self-reflection, and the pursuit of one's true calling.
Further enhancing her leadership capabilities, Bathandwa participated in the Strategic Leadership Programme at GIBS , which undoubtedly enriched her knowledge and honed her strategic thinking skills.
In recognition of her exceptional leadership abilities, Bathandwa was recently appointed as the Board Chairperson at the Coega Development Agency. This accomplishment speaks volumes about her expertise and the trust placed in her as a leader.
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