TRAILBLAZER BY CHARNDRÉ EMMA KIPPIE
A new Day for the
Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund Passionate about African Development & Youth Empowerment, Ms Konehali (Kone) Gugushe takes on the role of CEO at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund From Finance To African Youth Development Born in Zinyoka Village, just outside of King Williams Town, Ms Konehali (Kone) Gugushe is dedicated to making a positive contribution to African development, community development and youth empowerment. Her journey, thus far, has taken the path towards successfully developing corporate governance and social responsibility. Her efforts are geared towards uplifting children and communities all over the nation. Kone has emphasised the importance of taking a ‘peoplecentred approach to leadership’. Her determination has led to the cultivation of significant relationships throughout her professional career, whilst navigating numerous diverse roles over the past 20 years. However, before starting this journey, Kone became a qualified development Chartered Accountant (SA). In the last two decades, she has taken on many roles spanning over the financial services sector and development finance, and has previously worked for companies such as the Standard Bank Group, Nedbank and The Land Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa. She has acquired valuable expertise in Credit Risk Management, Investment Analysis, Business Process Improvement and Business Strategy.
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