Mr. Mmetla Masire

Managing Director- Okavango Diamond Company

Meet our Speaker: Mr. Mmetla Masire

Mmetla Masire was appointed Managing Director of the Okavango Diamond Company in July 2021. With over 30 years of experience in the diamond industry, Mr. Masire has held several senior positions across Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.

Before joining ODC, he served as Permanent Secretary and Mineral Sector Advisor at the Ministry of Minerals and Energy. His previous roles also include Chief Executive Officer at Water Utilities Corporation, Debswana Group Engineering Manager, Project Manager for the 90MW Power Station at Orapa, Technical Manager at De Beers Marine, General Manager at Orapa Mine, and Relocation & Opportunities Coordinator at Diamond Hub.

Mr. Masire played a crucial role in relocating De Beers diamond sales to Botswana and promoting the diamond cutting and polishing industry in the country. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical & Electronics from the University of Wales (UWIST).

Throughout his career, Mr. Masire has served on various boards, including De Beers, Debswana, Diamond Trading Company Botswana, Minerals Development Company Botswana, Botswana Qualifications Authority, and the Human Resource Development Council.

Join us as Mr. Masire shares his insights and experiences at the Business & Leadership Expo 2024.