Professor Bonang Mohale is one of South Africa’s most admired business leaders and a compelling speaker on leadership, transformation, and ethical governance. His influence spans the boardroom, academia, and civil society, anchored by a deep commitment to building a more inclusive and values-driven South Africa.

Professor Mohale speaks with gravitas and humanity, delivering content that resonates across senior executive teams, emerging leaders, and broader staff audiences. He challenges companies to align strategy with values, drive transformation from within, and lead with integrity in a complex and changing world.

He currently serves as the Chancellor of the University of the Free State and a Professor of Practice at the Johannesburg Business School, within the College of Business and Economics at the University of Johannesburg. His academic involvement is underpinned by decades of leadership experience across multiple sectors, including oil and gas, aviation, healthcare, FMCG, and construction.

Professor Mohale is the Chairman of The Bidvest Group Limited, ArcelorMittal South Africa, and SBV Services. He is also a member of the World Economic Forum’s Community of Chairpersons – further recognition of his standing as a global thought leader. His former roles include CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) and President of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), where he championed ethical business, inclusive economic growth, and national dialogue between government, business, and labour.

Over his career, Professor Mohale has held executive positions at Shell South Africa, Drake & Scull, Sanlam, and Otis Elevators, among others. He is widely recognised for advancing transformation within these organisations and across the corporate landscape. A committed nation-builder, he has served on the boards of over 40 companies and public sector entities.

He is the author of two bestsellers: Lift As You Rise and Behold the Turtle, which blend personal reflection with powerful leadership insights. These works, and his keynote addresses, are known for their clarity, courage, and call to conscience.

In 2023, he was named among the 100 Most Reputable Africans by Reputation Poll International and received the ME-Vision Academy Award for Leadership Excellence.

From strategy sessions to leadership summits, Professor Bonang Mohale brings unmatched credibility, vision, and a compelling call to lead differently.