The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has announced the appointment of Titus Nampala as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 7 April 2025.
Nampala brings a wealth of international experience to the role, having most recently served as Africa Head for S&P Global Ratings in Johannesburg.
Prior to that, he was with Rand Merchant Group, where he led the Africa Financial Institutions and Sovereigns Team, elevating the organisation’s brand through global platforms and pioneering several first-of-their-kind transactions across the continent.
His professional background spans key leadership roles in global financial centres including London and Dubai. Among his previous positions, Nampala served as Business Development Vice President for Africa and Country Head at Moody’s Investors Service South Africa, where he expanded Moody’s operations from a South African-centric model to a pan-African presence.
He was also a Global Client Solution Executive at FactSet Financials and held various investment banking roles at Citigroup.
Nampala holds post-graduate qualifications in Leadership in Emerging Markets and Nuclear Engineering, as well as an Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
The NCCI described Nampala as “an ideal candidate to lead the Chamber into a new era of growth and innovation,†citing his broad expertise and track record of leadership on the African continent.
As Nampala assumes his new role, the NCCI also paid tribute to outgoing Acting CEO Helena Mootseng, who has led the organisation during the transitional period.
“The NCCI would like to take this opportunity to express heartfelt gratitude to Helena Mootseng,†the Chamber said.
“Ms Mootseng has demonstrated exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the NCCI’s mission and vision. Her commitment to steering the Chamber through a period of change has been exemplary and truly commendable.â€
During her tenure, Mootseng was instrumental in maintaining operational stability and ensuring strong stakeholder engagement.
Mootseng will continue to serve as a key advisor to Nampala on relevant matters, ensuring continuity and strategic alignment during the leadership transition.
