Ratshi Maphwanya

Ratshi Maphwanya is a seasoned professional in economic analysis and competition policy, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at the Competition Tribunal of South Africa since December 2024. Prior experience includes roles as Principal Analyst at The Competition Commission South Africa and Senior Economist at the South African Reserve Bank, focusing on competition policy in financial services and climate change. Maphwanya has a notable tenure at The Competition Commission spanning over a decade, during which responsibilities included leading teams in the analysis of mergers and acquisitions and contributing to economic research. Educational qualifications encompass an MBA and a Post Graduate Diploma in General Management from GIBS Business School, as well as an M.Com in Economics from the University of Johannesburg and a B.Com in Economics from the University of Limpopo, supplemented by advanced training in quantitative methods for competition analysis at the Barcelona School of Economics.