Executive Chairperson, Community Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd | Healthcare, Academia, and Corporate Governance Leader
Dr. Anna Mokgokong is a highly accomplished and influential leader in the fields of Healthcare, Academia, Commerce, and Governance. She holds a BSc degree from the University of Botswana and a medical degree from the Medical University of South Africa. Dr. Mokgokong is the Co-founder and Executive Chairperson of Community Investment Holdings (CI Holdings), a 100% black-owned company established in 1995, post-apartheid. CI Holdings specializes in energy and equity empowerment.
Professional Background
Dr. Mokgokong’s career is marked by numerous groundbreaking achievements, including being the first woman in South Africa to receive an honorary doctorate in business (Doctorate Honoris Causa Commerse) from the University of South Africa. She has become a leading figure in corporate South Africa, recognized for her entrepreneurial success and expertise in various sectors.
Her extensive career includes notable positions such as:
- Honorary Consul General of Iceland in Pretoria (since 2017)
- Former President, International Women’s Forum South Africa (2006–2009), and remains an active member
- Senior Director of Companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
- Non-Executive Chairman, Seriti Resources Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- First Female Director of Shoprite Holdings Limited, the largest retailer in Africa, a historic appointment in 2012
- Deputy Chairperson, Remuneration Commission (2004–2009)
Leadership & Achievements
Dr. Mokgokong’s leadership has earned her widespread recognition both in South Africa and internationally. Her accolades include:
- Business Woman of the Year South Africa (1999)
- Leading Woman Entrepreneur of the World (1998)
- Women Who Make A Difference Award (2022, Las Vegas)
- She was selected from 7800 women globally from 33 countries for this prestigious honor.
Her trailblazing work has significantly contributed to transformation and gender recognition in corporate South Africa, especially within the energy sector. As a Senior Director on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Dr. Mokgokong has actively influenced and shaped the corporate landscape, breaking barriers for women in leadership roles.
In 2019, she made history again by being appointed as the third Chancellor and first female Chancellor at North-West University (NWU), underscoring her commitment to education and her enduring influence in various sectors.
Education & Development
Dr. Mokgokong’s educational journey includes a medical degree and a BSc from the University of Botswana. In addition to her degrees, she holds a Doctorate Honoris Causa Commerse from the University of South Africa, which further solidified her standing as a thought leader in business and corporate governance.
Her role as Chancellor at North-West University not only highlights her commitment to academic excellence but also her ongoing dedication to fostering leadership development and contributing to the next generation of leaders.