Reza C. Daniels
South Africa
Reza Daniels is a Professor of Economics and Director of the Southern Africa Labour & Development Research Unit (SALDRU) at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Previously, he was Head of the Department of the School of Economics at UCT and, before that, a Visiting Associate Professor at the Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi. He studied at the University of Auckland, […]
Neo Muyanga
South Africa
Neo Muyanga is a composer, theatre-maker and musician whose practice straddles the spheres of performance and scholarship. His various works – including operas, multimedia installations, performance lectures and commercially released music albums – are informed by archival research and focus on investigating voice as a vector of suture and social innovation. Born in Soweto, Muyanga’s compositional influences include South African […]
Ann Lamont
South Africa
Ann is the Executive Chairperson of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, a leading ocean conservation organisation. She is also a Founding Director of SOLVE, a micro-city initiative of the V&A Waterfront focused on building better futures, and a Co-Founder of DiiVe, a global youth leadership organisation. Ann is passionate about driving systems change by addressing personal and structural rigidity. Her […]
Michael Jordaan
South Africa
From leading one of South Africa’s most successful banks to investing in 25 promising startups, Michael Jordaan is a business leader who embraces innovation and entrepreneurship. He served as the CEO of First National Bank (FNB) for nine years, where he spearheaded the bank’s growth and transformation through technology and customer focus . He left FNB in 2013 to start […]
John L.S. Simpkins
United States of America
John works with the entire MDC team to set strategy, shape the organisation’s portfolio of work, and engage with partners and the public in addressing the urgent challenge of eliminating disparities to build a South where all people can thrive. Before joining MDC in 2020, John held various leadership roles promoting equity, access, and inclusion at state, national, and international […]
Alix Dunn
Mexico City
Alix Dunn is a trusted expert, advisor, and facilitator who has shaped the field of public interest technology and worked on issues of society and technology for 15 years. She’s the founder and CEO of Computer Says Maybe, a public interest firm working with academics, activists, and policy professionals to ensure that technology is a positive force in the world. […]
Nozipho Tshabalala
South Africa
Nozipho Mbanjwa-Tshabalala, CEO of The Conversation Strategists, is a globally sought-after moderator for high-level dialogues. With expertise spanning economics, politics, and social development, she facilitates complex conversations with remarkable clarity and insight. Nozipho has moderated for prestigious organisations including the World Bank, IMF, UN, and African Union. Her experience includes roles in The Presidency of South Africa and as an […]
Tina Mene
South Africa
Tina Mene, a distinguished South African soprano, has been captivating audiences with her operatic prowess since 1997. Her journey began under the tutelage of Wendy Fine, before joining the Cape Town Opera’s Choral Training Programme. Mene honed her craft at the South African College of Music, UCT, earning a performer’s diploma in opera. In 2004, she joined Cape Town Opera’s […]
