Samke Mhlongo is a highly regarded South African commercialisation strategist, global speaker, MC, moderator and bestselling author, known for bringing commercial intelligence, sharp insight and engaging conversation to corporate and institutional stages.
With close to two decades of professional experience, Samke’s career spans private banking, financial services, brand strategy and commercial advisory. She spent seven years at Investec Private Bank, an experience that established a strong foundation in finance, investment and working with senior executives and high-net-worth clients.
Today, Samke is the Founder of The Next Chapter Global, a strategic advisory business through which she works with executives, founders, investors and subject-matter experts on strategic positioning, thought leadership and the commercialisation of expertise. Her work focuses on helping leaders translate their knowledge and reputation into authority, commercial opportunity and long-term enterprise value.
As an international speaker and facilitator, Samke has worked across 12 countries, leading and contributing to conversations around finance and investment, fintech, sales, strategy, entrepreneurship, wealth, leadership and commercial growth. Her combination of financial expertise and strong stage presence makes her particularly effective when facilitating complex business conversations for senior audiences.
Samke is equally accomplished as a Master of Ceremonies and panel moderator. Her background enables her to engage confidently with CEOs, investors, entrepreneurs and industry specialists while translating technical subject matter into conversations that remain accessible and relevant to the broader audience.
Her corporate experience includes engagements associated with leading organisations and brands such as Absa, FNB, MTN, RMB, Standard Bank, Visa and Vodacom, among others.
Samke is also the author of Ringfence, a national bestseller exploring themes around money, relationships, financial independence and the realities surrounding wealth. She has built a strong media profile as a financial commentator and has previously contributed to platforms including Talk Radio 702, Metro FM and BONA magazine.
Her recognition includes being named among the MIPAD 100 Most Influential Persons of African Descent, and she has served as a Brand South Africa Ambassador. She holds an MBA from Wits Business School, alongside qualifications in accounting and financial planning.
Key Speaking & Facilitation Areas
Finance & Investment | Commercialisation | Business Strategy | Fintech | Sales | Wealth & Financial Wellness | Entrepreneurship | Personal Branding & Thought Leadership | Women & Wealth | Leadership | African Business & Growth
Whether delivering a keynote, facilitating an executive discussion or steering a high-level conference as MC, Samke combines business acumen, financial fluency, intelligent questioning and an energetic communication style to create conversations that are commercially relevant, engaging and memorable.
