Lesetja Kganyago | |
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| Born | 7 October 1965 Boyne, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of South Africa (Bachelor of Commerce) SOAS, University of London (Master of Science in Economics) |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Office | Governor of the South African Reserve Bank |
| Predecessor | Gill Marcus |
| Spouse | Zibusiso Kganyago |
Lesetja Kganyago (born 7 October 1965) is a South African economist and central banker. He is the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).[1] He was appointed to that post on 6 October 2014, by Jacob Zuma, the former President of the Republic of South Africa (RSA).[2] He assumed the Governorship of the South African Reserve Bank on 9 November 2014, following the expiry of the term of his predecessor Gill Marcus, on 8 November 2014.[3]
- ^ "About South African Reserve Bank". South African Reserve Bank. 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ^ Marrian, Natasha (6 October 2014). "Lesetja Kganyago Appointed New Governor of Reserve Bank". Business Day (South Africa). Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ "South Africa: New South Africa Reserve Bank Governor Promises Continuity". South Africa Government News (SAGN) via AllAfrica.com. 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2014.