Advisory Committee

Thank You to Our Advisory Committee

Shaping the Conversation. Inspiring Action. Advancing Africa’s Sustainability Future.

The success and continued growth of the Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference & Expo would not be possible without the knowledge, commitment and guidance of our Advisory Committee.

Bringing together respected industry leaders, sustainability experts and changemakers from across business, government and civil society, our Advisory Committee plays a vital role in shaping the direction, relevance and impact of the conference. Their expertise, diverse perspectives and understanding of Africa’s sustainability landscape help ensure that we address the issues that matter most to organisations, industries and communities across the continent.

Their contribution goes far beyond providing advice. Our committee members help us identify emerging trends and critical challenges, shape meaningful programme themes, recommend relevant speakers and industry voices, and ensure that our discussions reflect the realities, opportunities and priorities of African markets. Their guidance helps us create a programme that challenges conventional thinking, encourages collaboration and moves the conversation beyond commitments towards practical implementation and measurable impact.

The Advisory Committee also helps strengthen the credibility and strategic relevance of the conference, ensuring that we remain connected to the needs of our community and continue creating a platform where meaningful conversations lead to new ideas, partnerships and solutions.

To every member of our Advisory Committee, thank you for your time, insight, generosity and continued commitment to advancing sustainability and ESG across Africa. We deeply value the expertise and passion you bring to this shared vision, and the role you play in helping us build a platform that creates lasting value beyond the event itself.

As we look towards 2027, we are excited about the opportunities ahead and cannot wait to continue working alongside you. Together, we will build on what we have achieved, strengthen our collective impact and continue advancing the business case for sustainability across the continent.

Thank you for being part of the journey. The future we are working towards is stronger because we are building it together.

Athi Biko

Stakeholder Engagement & Finance - UNGCSA

Carolynn Chalmers

Chief Executive Officer - Good Governance Academy

Douglas Kativu

Director - GRI Africa

Gillian Hutchings

Director: Membership & Communications - NBI

Juana Purchase Hatfield

Founder - Sustainability Africa Group

Lee Swan

Head of Sustainability - Alexforbes

Loshni Naidoo

Chief Sustainability Officer - JSE

Lwandle Mqadi

Principal Specialist - IDC

Marina Madale

Executive: Sustainability and Shared Value - MTN

Michelle Volny

Corporate Affairs Principal - Anglo American

Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien

Member (Africa Rep), ISSB

Ronel Govender

Global Sustainability Business Partner - Naspers

Samuel Kgarimetsa

General Manager - Anglo American

Sandra Wakeford

Group Sustainability Officer - Raubex (Pty) Ltd

Shameela Soobramoney

Chief Executive Officer - NBI

Tiekie Barnard

Chief Executive Officer - SVAI

Tracy Simone

Business Development Specialist - SGS

Emily Gammon

ESG Knowledge Lawyer - Webber Wentzel

Lauren Rota

Senior Director - DP World