Samke Mhlongo

Samke Mhlongo is trusted to lead high-level conversations as MC and moderator across corporate, financial and institutional stages. Her work has taken her across 12 countries, leading conversations on finance and investment, fintech, sales and strategy.

She brings nearly two decades of professional experience spanning private banking, brand strategy and commercial advisory, including a seven-year tenure at Investec Private Bank. That background gives her the commercial fluency to engage senior leaders, interrogate complex subject matter and move comfortably between the boardroom and the main stage.

Beyond the stage, Samke is the founder of The Next Chapter Global, where she advises subject-matter experts and business leaders on strategic positioning, thought leadership and the commercialisation of expertise. Her debut book, Ringfence, is a national bestseller.

She was selected as a member of the inaugural cohort of the Semafor World Economy Principals and recognised among the MIPAD Top 100 Most Influential People of African Descent. She serves as a MINTEK Board Member, appointed by the Minister of Minerals and Energy.

Samke leads the conversation at Bullish Africa 2026, guiding a roster of global leaders through the day's discussion of capital, investment, and Africa's next chapter.