Entrepreneur | Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) | Investor | Business Strategist | Keynote Speaker | Media Executive

Andile Khumalo is one of South Africa’s most respected entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders, with more than two decades of experience spanning corporate finance, investment banking, media, technology and entrepreneurship. As the Founder and CEO of KhumaloCo, he leads a diversified investment group with interests across technology, media, marketing, hospitality and venture capital, while helping businesses and entrepreneurs unlock sustainable growth.

A Chartered Accountant by profession, Andile began his career at Deloitte before joining Investec Corporate Finance, where he advised on major mergers and acquisitions. He later became Chief Operating Officer of MSG Afrika and Managing Director of POWER 98.7, playing a pivotal role in building one of South Africa’s leading independent black-owned media groups.

Today, he serves on the boards of several listed and state-owned organisations and is the founder of I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR, a nationally recognised platform that has equipped thousands of entrepreneurs with the skills to build and scale successful businesses. He is also a regular columnist, moderator and commentator on entrepreneurship, leadership and South Africa’s economic landscape.

An engaging and insightful keynote speaker, Andile is known for combining strategic business expertise with practical entrepreneurial experience. His presentations challenge audiences to think differently about leadership, innovation, economic transformation and building resilient businesses in Africa.

Speaking Topics

• Entrepreneurship & Business Growth
• Leadership in a Changing Economy
• Innovation & Disruption
• Building High-Performance Businesses
• Investment & Corporate Finance
• Economic Transformation in Africa
• The Future of Media & Technology
• Governance & Ethical Leadership
• Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD)
• Scaling Businesses for Sustainable Growth

Career Highlights

• Founder & CEO of KhumaloCo.
• Founder of I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR.
• Former Managing Director of POWER 98.7.
• Former Chief Operating Officer of MSG Afrika.
• Former investment banker at Investec Corporate Finance.
• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).
• Current and former Non-Executive Director of several listed companies and public entities, including Airports Company South Africa, Grindrod, Metrofile and South African Airways.