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Host of Wisdom Personified Conversations with Dudu Msomi YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@wisdompersonified2849 Founder and CEO of Busara Leadership Partners, a research-orientated strategic advisory and consulting company whose expertise is to facilitate the development and effectiveness of leaders to achieve their desired goals. Label myself an expert generalist which affords me the ability to strike the right balance between depth and breadth of knowledge to be an effective strategist and facilitator for clients to see the possibilities, have the courage and the knowledge to do the right things, the first time. Have trans-disciplinary qualifications and multi-sectoral experience making me an effective Strategy Facilitator, Corporate Governance Expert, Leadership Coach, Diversity & Inclusion Strategist, Business Advisor, Keynote & Guest Speaker and Writer.Design and deliver bespoke leadership, board, and entrepreneurs' development programmes. Was awarded Laureate Award by the University of Pretoria as a GIBS Alumnus in 2013 and recognised by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the Top 29 Influential South African Business Leaders in 2019.The US Consulate in South Africa selected me for FORTUNE/US State Department Global Women Leaders in 2010. I present 'Wisdom Personified Conversations with Dudu Msomi' series on the YouTube channel ‘Wisdom Personified’ (https://youtube.com/@wisdompersonified2849). Have contributed chapters in the books 'Conversations in Leadership' and 'Write to Speak: A Collection of Stories Written by African Women Leaders'.Founder of the Dudu Msomi Foundation which prepares young people and women for educational achievement, employment, entrepreneurial success and leadership. Qualifications: B.A. Hons. (University of Natal, Durban); Postgraduate Diploma in Advertising and Marketing (AAA School of Advertising); Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance (RAU); Programme for Management Development and a Master’s in Business Administration (GIBS).Fellow of the Institute of Director’s (IOD) and an independent non-executive on the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and Chairperson of SARB Retirement Fund. A director on the Vodacom Foundation Advisory board. Chairperson of the FSCA and OPFA Social and Ethics Committees. Humulani Trust Trustee (of the listed company, Invicta Holdings). Independent Non Executive Director on the Bonitas Medical Scheme REMCO. Part-time KZN Planning Provincial Commissioner.
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Chief Executive OfficerBusara Leadership Partners Jan 2009 - PresentJohannesburg, Gauteng, ZaDudu Msomi is the Founder and CEO of Busara Leadership Partners whose expertise is to facilitate the development and effectiveness of leaders to achieve their desired goals. Msomi is a Strategist, Leadership Coach and Thought -provoking, Attitude & Behaviour Shifting Speaker and Writer. Dudu Msomi has expertise and experience in strategy workshops facilitation, strategy formulation and implementation; designing and implementing transformation programmes in companies and industry bodies; marketing; advertising; communications; human resources leadership and corporate governance. Dudu’s experience spans diverse industries such as retail, advertising, financial services, Information, Communications & Technology consulting, industry body and membership services. Dudu Msomi also writes on leadership, diversity, women in leadership, corporate governance, boards, small business and entrepreneurship amongst other topics. Dudu Msomi was awarded the 2013 Laureate Award by the University of Pretoria as a GIBS Alumnus to honour her outstanding contribution to the field of leadership development, strategy and governance. Dudu Msomi was selected by US Consulate in South Africa to be part of the mentoring programme with FORTUNE/US State Department Global Women Leaders from 25 April – 21 May 2010. Dudu Msomi is a Cherie Blair Mentee Fellow.Dudu Msomi holds board directorships on the Financial Services Board (FSB) and National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC). Msomi Chairs is a member of the Licensing, Litigation and Audit Committees of the FSB. On the NHFC Board, she is also a member of the Developmental Information & Strategy Committee (DISC) and Social & Ethics Committee. She is a Trustee on the Humulani Trust (Invicta Holdings).
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Managing DirectorAscentys Management Consulting May 2006 - Dec 2008In 2006, Dudu entered into a partnership with Ascentys Management Consulting and her main client was the Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO) with the brief to create awareness and growth YPO in Africa, particularly attracting indigenous people into the organisation. In 2007, Dudu became the Managing Director of Ascentys Management Consulting. Her areas of responsibility were general management, marketing and business development and resourcing client projects in the capacity of project leadership and ICT strategy development.
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Regional Director: Membership Development AfricaYoung Presidents' Organization Apr 2006 - Jun 2007Irving, Texas, UsRegional Director Africa: Membership (fixed contract while studying towards MBA) (April 2006 – June 2007)Implement the YPO International membership strategy in Africa. Analyse the potential for YPO growth in the African market (excluding North Africa), identify potential markets and develop regional strategic plans. Maintain communication and support regional and chapter Membership Officers in Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mauritius and South Africa). Market and put on membership drive events in the region. Contribute to the planning of the Membership Officers Workshop at the Global Leadership Conference in Toronto, Canada where the leadership of YPO chapters are trained, attending and writing board papers for regional board meetings, participating in global and regional strategic planning sessions, international and regional management team meetings.Achievement: Contributed towards membership growth and awareness of YPO amongst indigenous Africans. Successfully set up one new regional chapter in Southern Africa (YPO SADC Chapter).Reasons for leaving: On contract and part-time (3 days a week). As a business woman and entrepreneur at heart, decided to focus energies on working with the consulting company, Ascentys, with new generation South Africans and innovative thinkers as partners and to learn about the Information, Communications & Technology field. -
Chief Executive OfficerInstitute Of People Management Jun 2003 - Jan 2006Repositioning the IPM. Marketing the organisation. Coaching staff. Directing and managing the change of IPM to be relevant in the 21st century. Facilitating the development of strategic plans by the IPM Board. Developing Operational Plans. Conducting a perceptual study of key stakeholders. Negotiating an agreement between the IPM and a new publisher for its monthly journal, People Dynamics. Negotiating dissolution agreements with old publisher. Negotiating contracts for joint venture businesses, namely IPM/PAG Staffing Services & IPM Learning Institute. Organizing the IPM Annual Conventions. Developing new product offerings and revenue streams. Positioning the organisation as experts and voice on people management issues. Financial management. Raising sponsorships. Developing new income streams.Achievements: Stabilised membership attrition; developed and maintained a profitable publishing relationship for the organisation; attracted new sources of sponsorship for the flagship product, the annual convention; re-attracted senior HR practitioners to the IPM Convention as a premier event on their calendar and in the industry and Southern African region at large; extended the awareness of the IPM brand into new markets and media & uncovered financial and auditing shortcomings and put a sustainable plans to educate the board on corporate governance, to increase transparency and to put the organisation on the way to financial and image recovery. Established a sustainable and financially beneficial publishing partnership for IPM’s publication.Reason for leaving: Had committed to a troubleshooting role for one year, but stayed longer than planned. MBA global elective to the USA was clashing with IPM Convention. Did not want to put off completing the MBA another year.
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Deputy DirectorLife Offices Association (Loa) Apr 2002 - May 2003Role: Lobbying key stakeholders in order to facilitate transformation and influence policy (Reserve Bank, FSB, trade unions, SITA); the convenor of the Public Relations and Consumer Affairs Standing Committees; a co-ordination function between LOA committees and other trade associations; representing the LOA Office on the LOA Board; spearheading and project leader on the pro-active development of the LOA Black Economic Empowerment Charter (now the financial services charter); people management and administration; media liaison and running the consumer education programme; writing articles; representing LOA on the Savings Institute Advisory Board and the Review and Steering Committees of Financial Services Board and the LOA negotiator in NEDLAC on the “Transformation of the Financial Sector” .Achievements: Initiating and being successful at convincing LOA to be proactive on Black Economic Empowerment which became the input into the financial services charter. Designing and executing a consumer education campaign that addressed answered the needs of the consumer in a creative manner using none traditional media channels and media formats with a very small budget. Positive feedback received from stakeholders such as the regulator, government, community organisations.
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Account Executive, Account Director, Group Human Interest DirectorSaatchi & Saatchi Feb 1995 - Dec 2001London, Greater London, GbDudu started her career as an Account Executive at Saatchi & Saatchi in 1995 where she was responsible for the Pepsi Cola, Gobodo, Clairol and Lovers Plus Condoms accounts. She was promoted to the position of New Business Manager in 1996 with responsibility for bringing in new accounts and also acted as change agent and spokesperson for the company. Dudu worked closely with the Chief Executive to develop a business case for Saatchi & Saatchi International to reduce its equity in favour of Black shareholder making Saatchi & Saatchi South Africa one of the first black empowered companies long before BBBEE became legislation. Her next position was that of Employment Equity Manager in 1998, which was offered to her on inspiration of her obvious passion for the business case for credible and genuine transformation, change management and social responsibility. Her next assignment was as Account Director responsible for the Visa, National Lottery (assisting Uthingo develop the marketing and advertising strategy to win bid from government), Black Economic Empowerment Commission and SOS Children’s Villages accounts. In 1999, Dudu took up a position as Group Human Interests Director where she established a formal Human Resources discipline which never existed before. She was responsible for implementing special projects (general management responsibilities), developing HR processes and systems and developing the EE strategy and plans and the implementation thereof. Dudu also represented the Saatchi & Saatchi on the AAA Board, the Advertising Standards Association Properties Committee, the Black Management Forum and the Institute of People Management Board. At the end of her tenure in December 2001, Saatchi & Saatchi has 70% female senior management and 60% black representation and females of all races amongst employees.
Dudu Msomi Education Details
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Gordon Institute Of Business ScienceBusiness Management -
Gibs Business School (Gordon Institute Of Business Science)General Management
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University Of Kwazulu-NatalMedia Studies
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Aa A School Of Advertising (Jhb)Advertising And Marketing
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University Of JohannesburgCorporate Governance
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Dudu Msomi works for Busara Leadership Partners
What is Dudu Msomi's role at the current company?
Dudu Msomi's current role is Management & Board Development Programme Designer & Facilitator with academic and expert faculty ( Local & Global); Strategy Facilitator & Advisor; Leadership Coach, DEI Strategist & Facilitator, Mentor; Speaker.
What schools did Dudu Msomi attend?
Dudu Msomi attended Gordon Institute Of Business Science, Gibs Business School (Gordon Institute Of Business Science), University Of Kwazulu-Natal, Aa A School Of Advertising (Jhb), University Of Johannesburg.
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Dudu Msomi's colleagues are Pieter Du Toit.
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