Pauline Sehlabela
Keynote Speaker | Portfolio Management | PMO Head | Strategy Implementation | Benefits Realisation Management
A highly accomplished Program Management Office (PMO) Head with over 20 years of experience leading complex projects in the financial services sector. Specializing in strategic project planning, implementation, and governance, with a strong focus on aligning organizational priorities. Expertise spans PMO setup, change management, benefits realization, business analysis, and customer service.
Demonstrates exceptional leadership, budget management, and risk mitigation skills, delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget. Proven track record in leading cybersecurity, digital transformation, and infrastructure programs across multiple business units, ensuring successful stakeholder engagement and issue resolution. Passionate about people development and empowerment.
Andy Spence
Keynote Speaker | Agile Coach | Professional Scrum Trainer | Business Transformation Expert
Cutting his teeth on the IT Service Desk and with over 23 years of multiple industry experience, Andy’s expertise spans Agile frameworks, critical infrastructure, and leadership and large scale organisation transformations.
A charismatic leader, he’s here to guide teams to faster delivery, better collaboration, and sustainable change.
Themba Chakela
Keynote Speaker | Change Maven | Impact Driver | Culture Chemist | Transformation Trooper | Organisation Whisperer
Themba Chakela is a strategic leader revolutionizing human capital through innovative people strategies. As a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, he amplifies organizational competitiveness and efficiency with people-centric approaches.
As a recognised thought leader in organizational design, culture, employee experience, transformation, learning and development, talent management, and tactical HR delivery, Themba drives impactful change. He has led comprehensive business transformations and human capital initiatives at all levels.
Embracing agility and digital innovation, he leverages technology to maximize impact and value creation. His career reflects intentional growth, consistently building expertise to deliver transformative results.
Roelof Vermeulen
Keynote Speaker | Entrepreneurial PM | Consultant | incorporate entrepreneurship and innovation
Since 2007, he has honed his expertise in executing large-scale projects, holding pivotal roles such as Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, and Agile Coach. With a keen focus on Agile delivery at scale since 2013, Roelof has become a prominent figure in driving transformational change within organisations.
He is the author of the insightful book “Why Agile Transformation is Failing at Scale”, which addresses the challenges and solutions for implementing Agile methodologies effectively across large enterprises.
Roelof is the founder of Entinology, a visionary company dedicated to transforming organisations towards corporate entrepreneurship and fostering innovation for the future. His approach is method-agnostic, emphasising adaptable delivery solutions tailored to each unique business context.