Invite Dr. Tsengwa to Speak
A leading voice on purpose-driven investment, the energy transition, and women in leadership — Dr. Nombasa Tsengwa brings decades of executive experience to stages across Africa and beyond.
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Dr. Nombasa Tsengwa (Ph.D.) is one of Africa's most distinguished executive leaders — with over three decades in the mining and energy sector and a tenure at the very top of the continent's industry as a former Chief Executive Officer of Exxaro Resources. Today she is Founder & CEO of l'inyathelo.com and the originator of ownDNA Leadership™.
A LinkedIn Top Voice and Gender Icon Award winner, she is a sought-after keynote speaker whose philosophy is simple and powerful: "You can't be perfect, but you can be authentically you — and lead inside-out from the resources already in your DNA." On stage she brings gravitas, warmth, and hard-won insight on leadership, transformation, and the just energy transition.
Signature Themes
ownDNA Leadership™
Her signature philosophy — leading authentically from within, drawing on the resources already in your DNA to lead inside-out with conviction and resilience.
Mining & the Energy Transition
Navigating Africa's resource future — critical minerals, sustainable extraction, and the just energy transition.
Women in Leadership
Advancing women into positions of power and influence, and reshaping what leadership looks like across the continent.
Enterprise & Transformation
Driving growth, empowerment, and meaningful transformation within enterprises and across economies.
Formats
Presentations & Talks
A selection of talks and presentations Dr. Tsengwa has delivered. Click any to view.
Dr. Tsengwa's speaking engagements are undertaken on a professional basis. As her time is in considerable demand, a speaking fee applies to all confirmed engagements. We invite organisers to submit the details of their event below, and our office will respond with availability and terms.
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