{"id":1628,"date":"2024-05-10T21:48:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T21:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.gbstudio.co.za\/gmt\/?page_id=1628"},"modified":"2026-02-10T10:06:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T08:06:53","slug":"our-leadership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test.gbstudio.co.za\/gmt\/what-drives-us\/our-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Leadership<\/p><\/h1><\/div>

Each leader brings a unique strength to the Trust\u2019s mission, embodying a commitment to strengthening women, equity, and sustainable development across Africa. Their collective vision drives impactful change, inspiring a legacy of leadership for future generations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our board of trustees<\/h2><\/div>
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Gra\u00e7a Machel<\/h5><\/div>

Founder and Board Chair<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Theo Sowa<\/h5><\/div>

Interim CEO & gender expert<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Anurita Bains<\/h5><\/div>

Associate Director, HIV\/AIDS, UNICEF<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Fred Swaniker<\/h5><\/div>

Founder, African Leadership Group<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Josina Machel<\/h5><\/div>

Founder, Kuhluka<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Dr Mthandazo Ngwenya<\/h5><\/div>

Managing Director, Bigen Africa<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Paballo Makosholo<\/h5><\/div>

Group Chief Executive Officer, Kagiso Tiso Holdings<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Priscillah Mabelane<\/h5><\/div>

Chartered Accountant & business executive<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sheila Sisulu<\/h5><\/div>

South African civil rights activist and former diplomat<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sisonke Msimang<\/h5><\/div>

Writer, Activist & Political Analyst<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Our management<\/h2><\/div>
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Gra\u00e7a Machel<\/strong>
\nFounder and Board Chair<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Her Excellency Gra\u00e7a Machel is a renowned African stateswoman and humanitarian. From Mozambique\u2019s liberation struggle to her global advocacy for women, children, and social justice, she has dedicated her life to transformation. Through the Gra\u00e7a Machel Trust, Mama Machel continues to inspire generations with her vision of dignity, leadership, and equity.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Learn more<\/span>Learn more<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Theo Sowa<\/strong>
\nInterim CEO<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

A Ghanaian-born leader, Theo is recognised worldwide for advancing women\u2019s and children\u2019s rights. She brings decades of expertise in advocacy, philanthropy, and governance, serving on global boards and platforms. Her voice powerfully champions justice, equity, and women\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Watch her Tedx talk<\/span>Watch her Tedx talk<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Theresia Njeri<\/h5><\/div>

Chief Financial Officer<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Shiphra Chisha<\/h5><\/div>

Director of Programmes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Leila Akahloun<\/h5><\/div>

Senior Advisor to Her Excellency Gra\u00e7a Machel<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Korkor Cudjoe<\/h5><\/div>

Senior Entrepreneurship Programme Manager<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Andia Laura Chakava<\/h5><\/div>

Investment Director, Afrishela<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Christina Jansen<\/h5><\/div>

People and Culture Manager<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Juliet Kimotho<\/h5><\/div>

Advocacy Manager<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Irene Ochola<\/h5><\/div>

Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning (MERL) Manager<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Asania Aphane<\/h5><\/div>

Communication Manager<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our work<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Support our work<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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