Lebogang Maphada is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as a Senior Investment Officer at Media Development Investment Fund since June 2022, focusing on transaction execution and portfolio management in the Africa and MENA region. Previously, Maphada held the position of Senior Investment Officer at Circle Capital Global from January 2014 to June 2022 and worked as an Equity Research Analyst at IPRO Botswana Pty Ltd from August 2010 to December 2013, where expertise included financial modeling and investment analysis. Additional experience includes roles as a Strategy Analyst at Dialogue Group and as an Analyst to the Group CEO at Dalberg Global Development Advisors. Maphada began the career as an Analyst at Circle Capital Global and interned at the Reserve Bank of Botswana. Educational qualifications include an Honors degree in BCom Accounting and Finance from the University of Botswana.