Zizwe Awuor Vundla is a formidable brand and people builder who believes in the power of Africans living loudly, joyfully, and unapologetically. Currently CMO at Safaricom | M-PESA, she provides strategic and creative leadership for these iconic African brands. With over 20 years of experience spanning consumer packaged goods giants P&G and Diageo to her current role in Tech, Zizwe has consistently delivered breakthrough growth for billion-dollar global brands.

A recognised catalyst for change, Zizwe is dedicated to ensuring African voices and diverse perspectives are represented on the world stage. Her career is a tapestry of ‘firsts’ and ‘bests’ – from being the first African woman transferred to P&G’s global headquarters, where she built brands across LATAM, Europe and Asia, to her appointment to a Kenyan Presidential task force to rebrand national tourism.

Recently named one of the Top 100 CMOs in Africa, Zizwe is also the co-author of Marketing to South African Consumers. Whether she is summiting Mount Kilimanjaro or dancing at a Beyoncé concert, she brings an infectious, creative energy to everything she touches.