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A transformative L&D leader, Yaseen Jafar drives business impact through learning innovation. As Head of Learning & Development at FNB South Africa, he partners with executives to shape future-ready leaders and high-performance talent ecosystems. With deep expertise in leadership development, disruptive facilitation, and organisational psychology, he has led enterprise-wide learning strategies that elevate capability and accelerate growth. A dynamic speaker and wellbeing advocate, Yaseen is committed to unlocking human potential for sustained organisational success.
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Faeeza Areff Limbada is a distinguished Learning and Development (L&D) professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services sector. As the Head of Learning and Development at Standard Bank Group, she has been instrumental in shaping and executing global learning strategies across various business areas, including Insurance & Asset Management, Client Solutions, and Wealth Management. Her expertise encompasses strategic business partnering, innovative learning solution design, and the implementation of future-fit learning initiatives. Faeeza is passionate about inspiring and empowering individuals to realise their self-worth and embrace authenticity, promoting continuous personal and professional growth.
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Ashika Kirpal is a dynamic leader in transformation, talent management, and social impact, currently serving as Director, Transformation & Naspers Labs at Naspers Limited. With over 18 years of experience, she has driven large-scale initiatives in Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), employment equity, diversity, inclusion, and socio-economic development. Previously, she held leadership roles at MultiChoice Group, M-Net, Absa, and Sanlam, where she shaped career development, leadership pipelines, and strategic transformation programmes. A passionate advocate for equitable opportunity and sustainable talent development, Ashika has built a reputation for delivering impactful collaboration and advocacy-driven change.
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Julian Meyer is a seasoned Learning & Development professional with over 20 years of experience designing and implementing high-impact learning solutions. As Learning & Development Manager at Sanlam, he drives talent development, leadership growth, and performance management, fostering a culture of continuous learning. His expertise spans learning design, capability-building, and strategic stakeholder partnerships, with previous leadership roles at Capitec Bank and TTRO. Julian is passionate about creating immersive, innovative learning experiences that empower individuals and build high-performance teams.
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Dudu Moloko is a visionary L&D leader with 19 years of experience, shaping the future of work through human-centred design, digital learning, and immersive technologies. As Group Head of Learning at FirstRand Group, she leads strategic learning initiatives that build skills, capabilities, and high-impact talent development programs. Previously, at Discovery Limited, she pioneered the Discovery People Academy in partnership with Josh Bersin, led innovative onboarding experiences, and drove reskilling strategies through Degreed. Passionate about making work engaging, experiential, and future-ready, Dudu is committed to empowering talent and reimagining workplace learning.
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Eduan Hay is the Head of Learning & Development at Capitec Bank, where he has been instrumental in managing the Learning and Development function, including People Development Consulting, Learning design, facilitation, and logistics. With over 14 years at Capitec, he has held key roles such as Head of Learning Design and Head of Learning and Development, focusing on analyzing existing learning resources and designing sophisticated, high-impact content for skill development. Eduan holds a Master of Commerce in Leadership Performance and Change from the University of Johannesburg. His extensive experience and academic background have significantly contributed to Capitec's employee development and organizational growth.
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Chantel Van Der Westhuizen is the Chief Learning Officer at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited, where she has led transformative learning initiatives. With over 23 years of experience in learning and development, she is dedicated to challenging and engaging professionals to drive positive business outcomes. Prior to her current role, Chantel served as Head of People Effectiveness at Nedbank, positioning people development as a strategic imperative. Under her leadership, Momentum Metropolitan received a Bronze award at the 2024 Learning in Practice Awards , recognizing excellence in employee development programs. She also spearheaded the creation of LeaderFlix, an innovative platform providing curated leadership content to employees at all levels, significantly enhancing leadership development accessibility.
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Natasja Muller is the Global Director of Talent Management at AngloGold Ashanti, with 15+ years of experience driving leadership, talent strategy, and organisational transformation. She leads succession planning, talent development, and workforce capability-building across global business units, ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders. Previously, she served as Head of Global Talent, shaping integrated learning frameworks and leadership programmes. Passionate about innovation in talent strategy, she also spearheads the ExCo Female Sponsorship programme. Natasja holds an Executive MBA from the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business.
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Winston Davids is a visionary leader in learning technology and instructional design, driving next-generation workforce development. As Group Training Manager at The Shoprite Group, he spearheads enterprise-wide learning strategy, digital transformation, and capability-building, ensuring employees thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape. With over 15 years of expertise in learning solutions, eLearning, analytics, and talent development, Winston has a track record of designing impactful learning ecosystems that blend technology, data-driven insights, and immersive experiences. His leadership spans strategic training delivery, curriculum design, and innovative learning frameworks, positioning him as a key force in reshaping corporate learning for the future.
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Lempie Maphiri is a strategic learning and organisational development expert with 14+ years of experience driving workforce transformation, leadership development, and talent strategy. As Global Learning Manager at Anglo American, she leads the end-to-end learning services strategy across Anglo American and De Beers, ensuring high-impact, compliant, and future-focused training solutions. Her expertise spans performance management, succession planning, technical training, and employee wellness, with previous leadership roles at Rio Tinto, Rössing Uranium, and Anglo American's Global Shared Services. A strong relationship builder and advocate for continuous learning, Lempie holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management & Development from the University of Leicester.
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Dané Osborne is a visionary leader in learning innovation, culture, and organizational transformation, currently serving as Senior Manager, Learning Innovation at MTN Group. With 15+ years of experience across 22 countries in the Middle East and Africa, she excels in strategic talent development, culture shaping, and diversity & inclusion initiatives. A champion of lifelong learning and agile solutions, Dané has played a key role in MTN’s culture transformation, leadership alignment, and diversity programs, ensuring impactful change at scale. Passionate about technology-enabled learning, she designs and implements global frameworks that drive sustainable value and workforce engagement.
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Neil Solomon is a seasoned learning and development leader with over two decades of experience across the U.S., Europe, and Africa. As the Head of Learning at Absa Group, he spearheads strategies in talent management, leadership development, and performance enhancement. His mission is to empower Absa's workforce through innovative e-learning solutions and organizational development initiatives. Neil holds a Master's in Business Leadership from the University of South Africa and a Six Sigma Green Belt certification. His previous roles include Technical Training Leader for Africa and the Middle East at Cummins Inc., and Learning and Development Leader at Cummins Africa. Beyond his corporate roles, Neil serves as a Non-Executive Director at Global Talent Connect Pty Ltd, focusing on learning maturity model consulting and corporate learning function re-engineering.
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Njabulo Thela is a dynamic leader in Learning and Development with a proven track record at Nedbank, where he currently serves as Head of Learning and Development. Njabulo has been instrumental in shaping Nedbank’s learning strategy, focusing on strategic thinking, soft skills, culture change, and leadership development. As a Senior Manager of Learning Development, Njabulo has demonstrated expertise in transforming organisational culture, enhancing employee engagement, and driving performance improvement across various teams. His deep understanding of communication and leadership has empowered him to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation at Nedbank.
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Caroline Marwisa is a Chief Learning Strategist, Chartered Accountant, and Personal Finance Author with over 20 years of experience in the financial sector. As Group Head of Learning at Old Mutual, she drives learning and development strategies, focusing on talent management, leadership development, and performance improvement. Previously, Caroline held leadership roles at Absa Group, where she served as the Head of Leadership and Learning for both Wealth Investment Management & Insurance and Retail & Business Banking. She led initiatives to align learning strategies with business goals, enhancing employee engagement and driving business performance across various divisions. She is also a personal finance coach, educating individuals to promote financial literacy.
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Shantel Francis is a strategic Learning & Development leader with over 15 years of experience in driving organisational transformation and leadership development. Holding a Master’s in Business Administration, B.Com Honours in Business Management, and a B.Com in Human Resources, Shantel has a proven track record in curriculum development, program implementation, and building high-performance teams. As Head of Learning and Development at Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), she designs and executes enterprise-wide learning strategies that align with business goals and enhance leadership capabilities. Shantel has successfully led training initiatives at Hyundai Automotive South Africa and Discovery Holdings. Her expertise in talent management, learning function management, and cross-functional collaboration has made her a driving force in creating innovative, high-impact learning solutions that drive business success.
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