Vincent Maphai
Book Vincent Maphai through African Speakers Bureau. Academic, business leader and public servant; NED Chair at Sibanye‑Stillwater and STADIO Holdings; Chair o…
Non‑Executive Chairman, Sibanye‑Stillwater | Chair, STADIO Holdings | Chairperson, Discovery Foundation; Chancellor (2024–2027), Central University of Technology
South Africa
Vincent Maphai is a professional African speaker available to book through African Speakers Bureau for conferences, leadership events, executive programmes, and organisational engagements.
About Vincent Maphai
Academic, business leader and public servant; NED Chair at Sibanye‑Stillwater and STADIO Holdings; Chair of Discovery Foundation; Chancellor of CUT (2024–2027); former Executive Chair BHP Billiton SA; chaired SABC; founding Chair of Council at UKZN; convened national scenario processes Mont Fleur and Dinokeng; director roles incl. Discovery Limited, Tongaat Hulett, Rand Mutual Assurance.
Key message
Strong institutions and ethical leadership drive social progress; transformation requires partnership; Scenario planning equips leaders; Business has societal obligations.
Speaking topics and expertise
- Values‑Based Leadership & Governance
- Building Strong Institutions
- Scenario Planning for Uncertain Times
- Transformation & Social Partnership
- Mining
- Communities & Shared Value
- Higher Education Governance
Achievements
Led UKZN merger; chaired national scenario initiatives; responsible gambling oversight; Discovery Foundation leadership. Former Chair (BHP Billiton SA; SABC); Former Chair of Council (University of KwaZulu‑Natal)
Education
BA & Hons (UNISA); BPhil (cum laude) & MPhil (magna cum laude), KU Leuven; PhD (University of Natal); Advanced Management Programme (Harvard); fellowships at Harvard & Princeton.
Delivery style
Reflective, story‑led, pragmatic; blends boardroom, public sector and academic perspectives.
Why audiences listen
Four decades leading at the intersection of business, academia and the public sector.
What the talks address
Values‑based organisations; governance under uncertainty; shared value.
What participants will learn
Governance and stakeholder frameworks; scenario planning; transformation tools.
What audiences take home
Governance and stakeholder checklists; scenario worksheet; values‑to‑practice guide.
Benefits for individuals
Tools to lead with integrity under pressure.
Benefits for organisations
Stronger governance and decision‑making; better social partnership strategies.
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