Speakers

Speaker profile

As the Country Lead for South Africa within the Global Alliance Africa project, I manage initiatives to foster collaboration between South Africa and the UK, addressing key social, environmental, and economic challenges. By connecting companies and collaborators, I aim to find practical solutions that support development.

I also lead space technology activities under Innovate UK Business Connect’s Space Technology for Sustainability Global Innovation Network, which operates in South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, and the UK. This network focuses on supporting sustainable space technology solutions and creating opportunities for UK companies to access international markets.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked on projects in agriculture, education, mining, health, space technology, and energy. I have experience in setting up investment funds, developing innovation roadmaps, providing entrepreneurial support, and enabling cross-border collaboration.

I’m committed to helping Africa reach its full potential and believe that Innovate UK Business Connect plays an important role in supporting South Africa’s progress toward socio-economic equity.