Ntathakusa Portia Nkehli

Business Development Executive

South Africa17 yrs 3 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in AI-driven financial services and education.
  • Passionate about technology's role in African development.
  • Strong foundation in digital transformation and enterprise systems.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and EdTech expert focused on AI-driven solutions for African markets.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business Development

Other Skills

Business Process ImprovementProject ManagementChange ManagementRequirements AnalysisBusiness Process DesignManagementProject PlanningBusiness Process Re-engineeringManagement ConsultingBusiness AnalysisBusiness IntelligenceBusiness ProcessBusiness StrategyAnalysisStrategy

About

I believe the next chapter of Africa’s growth will be defined by how we bring together technology, finance, education, and policy — to solve real human problems at scale. I am deeply passionate about the intersection of Africa, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services, and Education, and the role technology can play in driving meaningful inclusion across the continent. Over the years, I have built a strong foundation in technology delivery and large-scale transformation, working within complex enterprise environments. This has given me a practical understanding of how systems are built, scaled, and governed. Today, my work sits at the convergence of digital transformation, AI, and industry innovation, where I focus not only on delivering solutions, but on shaping how institutions think about the future of financial access, learning, and societal development in Africa. As my work continues to evolve, my focus is becoming increasingly intentional and impact-driven. I am particularly interested in: • How AI can unlock new financial and educational opportunities across Africa • How we design systems that enable equitable access to finance and learning • How institutions can better understand and solve for the real needs of people and communities • How technology can inform and shape public policy and regulatory innovation • How Africa can move from adopting technology to shaping global innovation narratives I am actively contributing to conversations and initiatives that position Africa at the center of inclusive, AI-driven transformation. If you are working across AI, financial services, education, or public sector innovation in Africa, I would welcome the opportunity to connect and collaborate.

Experience

17 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 9 mos
Average Tenure
8 mos
Current Experience

Nagarro

Key Engagement Manager (South Africa)

Aug 2025Present · 8 mos

Ifundi

Business Development Executive

Jun 2025Jun 2025 · 0 mo · On-site

  • Immersive one month experience in a leading digital skills Academy focused on youth unemployment and industry QTCO Accredited programmes and AI tools for HR practitioners and learners.

Anthology inc

Regional Business Lead (Africa)

Sep 2023May 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos · South Africa · Hybrid

Wdb trust

Zanele Mbeki Fellowship 2022/23

Jul 2022Jul 2023 · 1 yr · South Africa

  • 2022/23 Cohort of the Zanele Mbeki Fellowship which is part of the Zanele Mbeki Development Trust
  • The programme is designed to cultivate a new generation of feminist leadership on the continent.
  • Visit: https://zmdt.org.za/zmf/

South african revenue service (sars)

Specialist Business Systems

Oct 2021Aug 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Amazon web services (aws)

Business Development Manager

Jul 2019Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

Business Development

Obama foundation

Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa 2019/20

Jul 2019Jul 2020 · 1 yr · Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

Telkom

Snr Specialist: Digital Skills Transformation

Feb 2019Jun 2019 · 4 mos · Centurion

Bcx

Executive: Digital Skills Transformation

Feb 2018Jan 2019 · 11 mos · Centurion

Microsoft

Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Specialist (MACH) MBA - Sales

Oct 2016Jan 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Absa group

Business Analysis Manager

May 2015Sep 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos

South african revenue service (sars)

Specialist: Business Process Engineering

Feb 2011Apr 2015 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Accenture

IT & Management Consultant

Feb 2008Jan 2011 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Education

GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Jan 2014Jan 2015

University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) — Law

Jan 2016Dec 2026

University of Cape Town

B.Comm (Honours) — Information Systems

Jan 2007Jan 2007

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) — E-Business & IT

Jan 2004Jan 2006

Wits Business School

Digital Business Executive Leadership Programme — Wits Business School

Jan 2018Jan 2018

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