Mmantiha M. Sankoloba is a distinguished executive and trade leader with over 15 years of experience in trade facilitation, private sector development, and economic transformation. She currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Exporters and Manufacturers Association (BEMA), where she leads a membership of over 450 companies, including some of Botswana’s leading manufacturers. In this role, she drives strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing export capacity, improving market access, and strengthening the competitiveness of Botswana’s industrial sector in regional and global markets.

She is also the President of the OACPS Business Forum, representing 78 member states across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Through this position, she plays a pivotal role in advancing private sector participation in international trade, promoting regional integration, and shaping policies that support sustainable and inclusive economic growth.