Linda Kachingwe-Sisya is the Executive Head of Marketing and Communication for Africa and International at Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) & First National Bank (FNB) – FirstRand Group.

With an impressive 19-year career in the FMCG and Financial services industries, Linda has amassed a wealth of experience and has an award-winning track record in building iconic brands, managing high performing teams, driving transformation and delivering high-impact results across various blue-chip companies, such as Unilever, Standard Bank, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and First National Bank (FNB) across major regions such as Africa, India, China, the UK and USA.

As a commercial marketing leader, Linda has consistently demonstrated her ability to spearhead turnarounds and build new categories across regions. Her innovative approach and multi-cultural expertise have allowed her to navigate and excel in diverse markets across geographies.

Her exceptional work has not gone unnoticed, as she has received numerous accolades for effectiveness and creativity. Throughout her career, Linda has built diverse, high-performing teams that deliver powerful creative solutions for complex business challenges.

Linda’s impact extends beyond her professional achievements; she is deeply invested in mentoring emerging leaders and cultivating inclusive spaces where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and creativity to create lasting value for brands, businesses and communities. Linda has served on prestigious juries for Cresta Awards, MMA SMARTIES Awards, International ANDY Awards and Gerety Awards.

Linda has a Bachelor of Social Science Degree in Economics from the University of Malawi, an MSc in Strategic Management from the University of Derby (UK), completed the Global Executive Leadership Program at University of Pretoria's, Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK), and has a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business from Emeritus Institute of Management, in collaboration with MIT Management Executive Education and Columbia Business School.