Bandile Mndebele is a passionate advocate for intersectional inclusion, committed to creating equitable and inclusive environments. Their journey began at Stellenbosch University, where they pioneered a gender-neutral initiative, making it the first top South African university to recognize the gender-neutral marker, Mx. Following their academic pursuits, Bandile has held influential roles in various organisations, including serving on the Global Council for DEI and as a PRIDE Network Chair at a major S&P 500 company, where they co-founded Ubuntu South Africa. They have been instrumental in driving initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly for marginalised groups such as LGBTQ+ individuals and neurodivergent people. They have also been recognized for their leadership and impact, receiving awards such as the Top 100 Outstanding LGBT+ Future Leader and Top 100 Outstanding Executive Role Model. Through their podcast, newsletter, and speaking engagements, Bandile shares insights and inspires others to create a more just and equitable world. Their work highlights the importance of intersectional inclusion.

ESG Enthusiast and Education Changemaker, Pumla Dlamini, is a multi-faceted leader with an understanding of what the leadership space has to offer. Having up to 5 years' worth of growth in the Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) environment, Pumla has grown from client service to investment analysis and has played critical roles where product strategy and implementation are concerned, as well as marketing Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) products. With strong qualities in both stakeholder relations and interpersonal and analytical skills, Pumla displays dynamic agility and great promise.