Thapelo Lippe

Thapelo Lippe is an accomplished professional with extensive experience across various leadership roles in the corporate sector. Currently serving as General Manager at Authentix since November 2023, Lippe provides expertise in authentication solutions for global supply chains. As an Independent Non-Executive Director at Hollard Insurance since July 2020, Lippe contributes to the development of insurance products tailored to the African market. Additionally, Lippe has been Managing Director and Founding Director of The RightSource since March 2003, offering strategic consultancy across Sub-Saharan Africa. Previous roles include Managing Director at MRI Botswana Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Alexander Forbes, and Non-Executive Board Member at Botswana Life Insurance Limited. Lippe's career also includes significant positions such as Group Chief Executive Officer at Botswana Telecommunications Corporation and General Manager at Microsoft East and Southern Africa. Educational credentials include a BA in French with concentrations in Computer Science and Math, as well as a certificate in Microsoft Windows NT Administration from Clark University.