Buyile Makgekgenene

Ms. Buyile Makgekgenene is the Head of Retail Distribution at Metropolitan Life Botswana, with over 25 years of leadership experience spanning FMCG, telecoms, fintech, and financial services. She is known for driving market growth, leading digital transformation, and delivering impactful commercial strategies. Before joining Metropolitan, she was Chief Sales Officer – Mass Market & Residential Sales at Orange Botswana, where she led the company to market leadership for the first time. She also served on the boards of Orange Money Botswana and the Orange Foundation. Ms. Makgekgenene began her career at Procter & Gamble, managing brand portfolios and market strategies across Southern Africa and Europe. She holds a BSc in Information Systems from Rhodes University and has completed executive programmes with UCT, Stellenbosch, and The Boardroom Africa. A mentor and community advocate, she champions customer-centric growth and empowers high-performing teams.