Nyimpini Mabunda

About Nyimpini Mabunda

Nyimpini Mabunda is a global executive, turnaround specialist and best-selling author known for leading complex organisations across Africa. His story from rural Gazankulu to the CEO role inspires leaders to take charge of their careers, decisions and impact. Nyimpini Mabunda is President & CEO and Board Chair of Schindler Lifts South Africa and one of the continent’s most respected leadership voices. Born in Gazankulu, he rose from working in his family’s trading store to leading global multinationals across FMCG, telecoms, industrial engineering and financial services. His career spans Procter & Gamble, Nando’s, Diageo, Vodacom, GE and Schindler — where he led major turnarounds, market expansions and people-centred transformation initiatives across 14 African markets. He has chaired the US–South Africa Business Council, served as a senior advisor to Boston Consulting Group, and held multiple non-executive board roles. His best-selling book, 'Take Charge – Life Lessons on the Road to CEO', distils his philosophy of personal mastery, strategic clarity and inclusive leadership. Nyimpini is a sought-after keynote speaker known for his grounded presence, relatable wisdom and ability to translate complex leadership lessons into practical, actionable tools.

Key message

From a rural trading store in Gazankulu to the boardrooms of global multinationals, Nyimpini teaches leaders how to take charge of their careers, decisions and markets — combining sharp strategy with deeply human, inclusive leadership.

Speaking topics and expertise

• Take Charge – Life Lessons on the Road to CEO
• Winning – and Staying – in Africa
• Leading Turnaround & Digital Transformation with People at the Centre
• Just Transition: Digitalisation
• Energy & Inclusion
• Growing Others: Building the Next Generation of African Leaders