Mr. Ramachandra Ottapathu

“Building Resilient African Brands for the Global Market.”

We are delighted to announce Mr. Ramachandran Ottapathu as one of the distinguished speakers at the Francistown Business Expo 2026 Hybrid Business Conference, taking place on 21 August 2026 at Cresta Marang Gardens, Francistown. Mr. Ramachandran Ottapathu is the Chief Executive Officer of Choppies Botswana one of Africa’s leading retail chains with operations spanning multiple countries across the continent. With decades of executive leadership experience in retail, business expansion, and brand development, he has played a pivotal role in building Choppies into a recognised African success story. Renowned for his strategic leadership and deep understanding of consumer markets, Mr. Ottapathu has been instrumental in driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and the expansion of African businesses into regional markets. At this year’s Conference, he will deliver a keynote presentation on: “Building Resilient African Brands for the Global Market.” His session will explore how African businesses can build strong and competitive brands, navigate changing market dynamics, embrace innovation, and expand beyond their borders while remaining resilient in an increasingly competitive global economy.