S'ne Shandu MaNgidi

Responsible for five portfolios: Client and market insight, stakeholder engagement (internal and external), internal communications, product marketing, digital/content marketing, UX – building of platform products and maintenance. Proven skills in client & market insights, people, and relationship management, and successful in developing insights that have resulted in the growth of a client base. Fascinated by the Fintech world and emerging technologies such as Blockchain (Cryptocurrency and NFTs), Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Internet of Things (IoT). Working on initiatives such as business transformation, innovative entrepreneurship, and CSR keeps me stimulated.

I have almost 20 years of attested experience in client and marketing research across different clients, markets, and sectors across the globe. I have developed core competencies in client & market insights, content & channel marketing, campaigns, and promotions across the ICT and FMCG industries. I work in a global environment and my work has motivated me into gaining a deeper understanding of the business to become an all-rounded and effective leader to myself, team, and stakeholders. Currently, I am responsible for five portfolios: client and market insight, stakeholder engagement (internal and external), digital/content marketing, UX platform building and maintenance on SharePoint (including the adoption of a new technology and integration of content platforms), and communications via social company channels and newsletters.

I completed phase one the MBA programme last year in 2021, the Postgraduate Diploma in General Management (PGDip) at GIBS. This MBA programme has empowered me with essential skills and business acumen for general management knowledge, competencies, and practical experience across functional business areas. Additionally, I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Communications and Psychology, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management. Both qualifications were obtained from the University of South Africa (UNISA) in 2010 and 2012, respectively.