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Tsitsi Mutendi
Tsitsi Mutendi has dedicated her career to building institutions that create lasting impact. Based in Harare, Zimbabwe, she is a respected family business advisor, speaker, author, and education leader whose work focuses on helping African families, businesses, and schools thrive across generations. Her journey began in publishing, but a personal decision to create the best possible education for her own children led her toward a much bigger purpose.
El Kope
El Kope has built a career around leadership, transformation, and creating meaningful opportunities for people and businesses. Her professional journey has given her the privilege of working with innovative brands across Africa in industries including marketing, logistics, and telecommunications. Across these experiences, she has developed a leadership approach shaped by purpose, accountability, and a strong belief in the potential of people.
Nermine Khouzam Rubin
For Nermine Khouzam Rubin, leadership is rooted in service, dignity, and the belief that lasting change must empower people to shape their own futures. As the Founder and CEO of Water 4 Mercy, she leads a nonprofit focused on ending thirst, hunger, and poverty in Africa through sustainable access to clean water, modern agriculture, education, and community empowerment. Her journey toward this mission began far from the communities she serves today.
Noelene Kotschan
Noelene Kotschan, Founder and CEO of PinkDrive NPC, has dedicated her life to making healthcare accessible to those who need it most. Her journey is one of resilience, compassion, and purpose. For nearly two decades, she has led one of South Africa’s largest mobile cancer screening initiatives, bringing life-saving healthcare directly to communities that often have limited or no access to medical services. Her leadership has transformed personal tragedy into a mission that continues to improve countless lives across the country and inspires healthcare innovation throughout Africa.
African Health Excellence Organisation (AHEO)
Sylvia Maseko-Mhlanga
Sylvia Maseko-Mhlanga has built a career that goes far beyond the traditional role of a healthcare professional. As a Dietitian, entrepreneur, and Founder and CEO of the African Health Excellence Organisation (AHEO), she has dedicated her work to improving healthcare by supporting the people who make it possible. She also leads Medical Events and Daisy Lee Events, creating platforms that bring healthcare professionals together for learning, collaboration, and recognition.
Wendy Broersen
Wendy Broersen is a seasoned entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience, leaving an indelible mark on the business landscape. Her journey has been nothing short of dynamic, marked by multiple ventures, accolades, and even a stint on her Dutch TV show. As the CEO and founder of the Superpeople Company, Wendy wears many hats, serving as a program manager and guest lecturer at the University of Amsterdam, where she imparts her wealth of knowledge in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Wellness Curated Worldwide Limited
Anshu Bahanda
Meet Anshu Bahanda, a trailblazing wellness pioneer transforming lives through innovation and compassion. With a rich cultural heritage and a personal journey of resilience, Anshu founded Wellness Curated, a holistic platform revolutionizing the way we approach health and wellness.
