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Thabo Limema is a banking professional with local, regional, and international experience spanning over 10 years. Throughout his career, which started and still is in corporate & investment banking (CIB), he’s always sought to build his skills & capabilities to be a world class banker, who provides exceptional service and expertise his clients. He entered […]
Thabo Limema is a banking professional with local, regional, and international experience spanning over 10 years. Throughout his career, which started and still is in corporate & investment banking (CIB), he’s always sought to build his skills & capabilities to be a world class banker, who provides exceptional service and expertise his clients. He entered this career to be a finance leader, to influence his peers and the sector at large. [Sidebar: “Li” is pronounced “Di” in Sesotho, so please pronounce my surname “Dimema”]
He’s worked in South Africa, Mauritius, and the United Kingdom, where he gained invaluable international and regional experience in banking, including working across different cultures, with diverse leaders and growing his professional network in the process. Thabo Limema lead projects in 6 African countries, impacting local and international clients. The experience has allowed him to think locally, while being globally connected, to bring the best of all worlds into any situation.
Thabo Limema is a distinguished banking professional with over 10 years of experience across local, regional, and international markets. His career, firmly rooted in Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), has seen him rise as a leader and sought-after expert in business strategy and financial solutions. Thabo Limema has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service and expertise to his clients, making him a standout figure in the finance sector. His ability to navigate the intricacies of corporate banking, combined with his keen understanding of business strategy, has enabled him to develop and execute innovative solutions that drive growth and sustainability for businesses.
As a speaker, Thabo Limema brings a wealth of knowledge drawn from his extensive experience in the financial world, providing insights that resonate with corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors alike. He has been invited to speak at various prestigious events, where his practical advice and strategic thinking have influenced decision-makers and driven meaningful change in organizations. His approach, which blends technical expertise with visionary business strategy, has positioned him as a thought leader in his field.habo Limema’s career began in the demanding world of corporate and investment banking, where he quickly established himself as a capable and ambitious professional. With a foundation built on rigorous financial analysis, risk management, and client relationship building, Thabo honed his skills in delivering tailored banking solutions to high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients. His experience spans multiple sectors, including energy, telecommunications, and infrastructure, giving him a broad understanding of diverse industry needs. Throughout his journey, he has cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, earning their trust through his dedication to achieving their financial objectives.
One of Thabo Limema’s key strengths is his ability to dissect complex financial problems and offer strategic solutions that align with both short- and long-term business goals. His deep knowledge of financial markets, regulatory frameworks, and global economic trends allows him to anticipate challenges and capitalize on opportunities, making him a valuable asset to his clients. Thabo Limema’s track record of success is built on his ability to provide sound financial advice while fostering collaborative partnerships with his clients, ensuring mutual growth and success.
Beyond banking, Thabo believes in servant leadership, illustrated from his time as Chairperson of the Investec CSI Alumni Committee, and now being a trustee of Cell4Change (ECD focused social enterprise, using mobile technology practitioners) and Non-Executive Director of Social Coding (youth focused social enterprise), while also mentoring young South Africans and other activities that allow him to use his skills to have a social impact in his community. He’s a committee member of the INSEAD Alumni Association of South Africa, VP of Initiatives.
He’s also an avid gamer and loves sports. Thabo Limema is from a small town in the Free State, QwaQwa, and has humble beginnings that have given him a breadth of life experiences that allow him to empathize with people from all walks of life – from rural villages to suburban towns and sophisticated boardrooms. His passion in this regard has led him to being involved in Employment Equity Forums, driving the Transformation, Diversity & Inclusion (TDI/DEI) agenda and being an advocate and ally for the marginalized.
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