South Africa
Results-driven, values-led leader enabling transformational impact at the intersection of business, philanthropy, and sustainable development, with a strong focus on Africa. Skilled at shaping complex, multi-country initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes through strategic vision, systems thinking, and cross-sector collaboration. Known for unlocking new markets, influencing ecosystems, and building trusted alliances across governments, institutions, and the private sector. Brings a unique ability to align bold ideas with execution - mobilizing partners, accelerating innovation, and driving change that lasts.
Spearheaded the launch and overall strategic direction of the firm. In addition, ensuring the appropriate systems and support mechanisms are in place, managing requisite talent to deliver against Bridging Dialogue's client mandates and providing critical leadership for the delivery of individual and team output.
Providing strategic leadership and oversight of SKMF’s activities across Botswana. Tasked with leading the creation of a shared vision for staff, the board and pertinent external groups that is aligned with the organization. Leading efforts to work in collaboration with other private and/or public funders and grantees for greater social impact.
Led advocacy efforts across Africa for increased commitments to aids vaccine research efforts. Provided strategic guidance and contributed to the implementation of the Global Political Advocacy Initiative (GPAI) and identified ways to engage champions and advocates for AIDS vaccines from select IAVI partnership countries from the South.
Directed the launch and overall strategic direction of Virgin Unite in Africa, the independent charitable arm of the Virgin Group, mobilizing the resources of the Virgin Group to drive entrepreneurial approaches to social and environmental issues on the continent. Additionally, served as the key advisor on Africa to the Executive Office of Virgin Management, Virgin Unite trustees, and the Virgin businesses.