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PIVOT POINT : In conversation with Nothile Mpisi - Acting CEO of The Innovation Hub

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Ms. Nothile Mpisi is currently the Acting CEO of The Innovation Hub and General Manager of The Innovation Hub’s eKasiLab Programme. Prior to her appointment as an interim CEO and General Manager for eKasiLabs from 2019 to date, she held a Programme Manager position. In addition, she has 21 years of experience working in private and public sector doing enterprise development and special projects, exclusively 12 years of business incubation experience and 9 years of enterprise development in private sector.

She has been a Trainee Business Analyst for Absa Bank, Project Coordinator for New Venture Africa, Managing Director for NJM Training Consultant and Strategy Coach for Raizcorp Incubator. Nothile Mpisi is a Doctor of Administration candidate, holds an MBA, Postgrad Diploma in Management and Diploma in Marketing. She currently serves on two boards, University of Johannesburg PEETS, and I learn To Live. Ms. Mpisi is a frequent speaker at various media platforms and is passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship.
8 Jun 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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