Boitumelo Thoka is an accomplished professional with more than 15 years of extensive banking experience spanning finance, treasury, and trade. She possesses an MBA from The Gordon Institute of Business Science and a Masters in Finance from Wits Business School, both prestigious institutions located in South Africa. Currently serving as the Pan Africa Head of Distribution, Syndication, and Insurance at Absa, Boitumelo is deeply passionate about fostering trade within and beyond the African continent. Her dedication stems from a profound belief in the transformative power of trade to uplift societies and bolster economies across Africa.