Thami Nkadimeng

2024-2025 Obama Foundation Africa Leader

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Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Thami Nkadimeng Group

South Africa

Thami Nkadimeng is the founder and chief executive officer of the Thami Nkadimeng Group, which conceptualizes, creates, and delivers messages to a wide range of audiences. Renowned as “The Message Architect,” she is a voice with a global impact dedicated to imparting positive change in the spheres of finance, mining, construction, tourism, IT, science, business, and humanitarian affairs. With expertise across a multitude of sectors, she engages with presidents, leaders, and corporations worldwide, driving impactful conversations with a special interest in narrowing social disparities. A resolute force, her talent allows her to strategically shape conversations and initiatives that drive lasting change across industries and societies around the globe. She has honed a unique approach, blending her communication expertise with the art of crafting compelling and relatable messages.

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