Professional Speakers

Dr Lebohang Liepollo Pheko is a political economist and public intellectual specialising in African political economy, global power shifts, regional integration and wellbeing economics. Her work examines how changing geopolitical and economic forces reshape trade, governance and development across the continent. A National Planning Commissioner, she advises on economics, entrepreneurship, agricultural policy and income redistribution. Research spanning South Africa, Malawi, Indonesia and Vietnam has informed her perspectives on alternatives to GDP and new wellbeing frameworks. A member of the Club of Rome and global ambassador for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance, she brings rigorous, future-focused analysis to complex international and business conversations.

‍

‍

Cape Town-based Luvuyo Rani is a pioneering South African entrepreneur, award-winning social innovator, and sought-after speaker on digital inclusion, business leadership and social entrepreneurship. As founder of Silulo Ulutho Technologies, he has built a thriving ICT enterprise with over 46 stores, 220 employees and 18 franchisees across rural and township communities. A Schwab Foundation 'Social Entrepreneur of the Year' and 'JCI TOYP' global honouree, Rani holds credentials from CPUT, UCT Graduate School of Business and Harvard Kennedy School. His mission to empower underserved communities through technology makes him an inspiring voice for corporate audiences focused on impact, transformation, and inclusive economic growth.

‍

With more than a decade in financial services, she has built a public profile as a personal finance educator focused on practical money management. She is the author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre Rich, a guide to budgeting, debt reduction and long term wealth habits. Through broadcast appearances and facilitated workshops, she translates financial concepts into accessible, actionable steps for working professionals. Her work centres on financial independence, behavioural money patterns and closing knowledge gaps that limit economic mobility. Event organisers value her ability to address employee wellbeing, financial resilience and informed decision making with clarity.

‍

‍

JP Landman is a South African political and economic analyst known for rigorous, data-based interpretation of policy, governance and demographic trends. He has served on two presidential advisory panels and is a Public Policy Fellow of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, DC. He consults to Nedbank Private Wealth and serves as a non-executive director of JSE-listed Libstar. With academic experience at Stellenbosch University, Harvard and Oxford, he advises boards and executive teams on political risk, scenario planning and long-term economic outlooks, translating complex shifts into structured, evidence-based strategic insight.

Ludwick Marishane is an award-winning South African innovator, tech entrepreneur and global keynote speaker. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Partnerships Officer at an ed-tech enterprise improving university completion rates and workplace readiness across Africa. Best known for inventing DryBath®, the world’s first waterless bath gel, Ludwick was named by TIME as "one of the Top 30 Under 30 People Changing the World", and featured twice on 'Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30' list. A UCT Business Science Honours graduate, he’s also been recognised by Google as "one of the world's brightest young minds". A compelling voice on innovation, youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship.

Marko Stavrou is recognised for helping organisations understand the attitudes, expectations and behaviours shaping Generation Z. Founder of Genlink, he advises leadership teams on attracting, engaging and retaining younger employees while building stronger connections with emerging consumer markets. Having launched his first business as a teenager, he brings firsthand insight into the mindset of a generation often discussed but seldom understood. His work focuses on workplace culture, future skills, talent retention, employee engagement and generational change. Marko helps organisations bridge generational divides, challenge assumptions and create environments where younger talent can contribute, develop and thrive.

‍

‍

Based in Riyadh, Dr Martyn Davies is a globally-respected strategist, economist and professional speaker with three decades of experience advising C-suite leaders, Heads of State and multinationals. Currently Vice President and Executive Advisor at the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, he shapes economic and urban strategy for Saudi Arabia’s capital. A former Senior Partner at Deloitte Africa and founder of Frontier Advisory, Martyn has led transformative strategies across sectors including automotive, financial services, and government. He’s a Professor of Practice at UJ, a YPO member, and a former Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, making him a compelling voice on global economics, leadership and innovation.

‍

With more than two decades in live television and publishing, he is widely recognised for authoritative rugby coverage. He has delivered live commentary on over 150 Springbok Tests and anchored coverage across four Rugby World Cups, including the 2019 and 2023 tournaments. Cape Town based, Matthew is the former editor of a leading national sports magazine and author of three rugby books, his professional experience extends into international investment markets. For event organisers, he provides commercially grounded perspectives on performance, leadership and decision-making shaped by elite sport and disciplined financial environments.

‍

‍