UVU Africa welcomes Mamongae Mahlare to the Board of Directors, strengthening the organisation’s leadership as it enters an exciting new phase of pan-African growth.
This announcement comes during a milestone year, as UVU Africa celebrates 25 years of advancing inclusive innovation and has been recognised among the Financial Times Top 200 Fastest-Growing Companies in Africa.
Mahlare brings over 27 years of executive leadership experience across e-commerce, FMCG, and agri-processing. She is the former Group CEO and Executive Chairperson of Takealot Group and previously served as Managing Director of Illovo Sugar South Africa. Her board service includes roles with OUTsurance Group, Rand Merchant Holdings, Wits University, and the Harvard Business School Africa Advisory Board. She has worked across 12 African markets, giving her a unique perspective on regional growth and transformation.
Reflecting on her appointment, Mahlare said: “I am honoured to join the UVU Africa board at such a pivotal stage and contribute to an organisation that has consistently delivered incredible results. What draws me here is their proven track record of creating real opportunities for African talent to not just participate in, but shape, the future economy.”
UVU Africa’s Executive Chair, Joshin Raghubar, added: “Mamongae’s values, expertise, and leadership will strengthen our ability to deliver on our mission of inclusive innovation at scale, ensuring our work continues to benefit communities across the continent.”
With this strategic addition to its board, UVU Africa is poised to deepen its impact through innovation, skills development, and entrepreneurship, with plans to expand into ten cities across Africa in the next five years.
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