Founder and Managing Director
Nana Zulu brings more than 19 years of entrepreneurial, business development, project management, stakeholder engagement, marketing, and event implementation experience. Her background includes developing and executing large-scale indoor and outdoor exhibitions, business networking platforms, marketing campaigns, stakeholder engagement programs, and economic development initiatives. She previously founded and managed the Loxion Motorshow, successfully coordinating exhibitions, attracting thousands of attendees and managing supplier, sponsor, logistics, marketing, and stakeholder relationships. National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Entrepreneurship certificate from Gordon Institute of Business Science.
Founder and Managing Director
Executive Manager: Enterprise and Supplier Development
Nomqhenyo Biyela is a seasoned Enterprise and Supplier Development Practitioner with more than ten years of experience designing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring enterprise development programmes. She has managed ESD programmes within the mining sector, facilitated business coaching and mentorship programmes, and supported supplier development initiatives focused on improving business sustainability, compliance, and growth. Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial Psychology.
Executive Manager: Enterprise and Supplier Development
Enterprise Development, Compliance and Strategic Partnerships Manager
Nodumo Mthiyane is an experienced business operations, compliance, and enterprise development specialist. Through Unplugged Concepts and Aurik Enterprise Development programs, she has supported over 100 SMMEs with compliance readiness, operational improvement, tender support, business systems implementation, and growth planning. She has also coached more than 70 entrepreneurs through implementation-focused development programs. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) & Essential Life Coaching Skills Certification.
Enterprise Development, Compliance and Strategic Partnerships Manager
Financial Inclusion, Enterprise Finance and Investment Readiness Manager
Nonkululeko Mhlongo has more than 15 years of experience within the South African financial services sector, including private banking, business banking, credit risk, wealth management, and financial advisory services. Her experience spans leading institutions including Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Bidvest Bank, and PPS. BCom Honours in Financial Management and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics. RE5 certified.
Financial Inclusion, Enterprise Finance and Investment Readiness Manager
Stakeholder Relations, Community Mobilisation and Business Networking Manager
Xolani Mayithi has extensive experience in business networking, relationship development, small business support, and community engagement. He holds a Diploma in Computer Engineering and has completed business development, ISO quality awareness, entrepreneurship, and small business development programs. His experience includes stakeholder networking, business introductions, community mobilisation, and business development facilitation.
Stakeholder Relations, Community Mobilisation and Business Networking Manager
Community Development and Social Impact Coordinator
Silondiwe Gumbi holds a BA Social Science Honours degree in Community Development and brings expertise in social research, community engagement, fieldwork coordination, data collection, impact assessment, and participatory development methodologies. Her experience strengthens the organisation's monitoring, evaluation, and social impact capability.
Community Development and Social Impact Coordinator