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Londy Ngcobo - Speaker

Speaker, Ocean Economy Trailblazer, Empowerment Leader, Forbes Africa Honouree
South Africa
Effective Leadership
Diversity and Inclusion
Resilience
Londy Ngcobo
Navigate the future of inclusive leadership and unlock the power of purpose-driven impact with Londy Ngcobo, maritime trailblazer and advocate for youth empowerment.
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"It was a real honor & privilege to hear your personal story and you shared it in such an inspiring, authentic, and humbling way!"
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Londy Ngcobo | Speaker Biography

About Londy Ngcobo

Ship navigator and Africa's first female Dredge Master
CEO and Founder of Unlocking Oceans Economy consultancy
Leading voice for inclusivity and empowerment
Captain Londy Ngcobo, known as The Blaqmermaid, is a transformational leader whose influence spans far beyond the maritime world. With over 18 years of experience in global shipping, port governance, compliance management, and ocean economy consultancy, she is Africa’s first female Dredge Master and a trailblazing force in leadership, advocacy, and empowerment.
Londy’s maritime journey began in a Durban township, sparked by a teacher’s offhand remark about maritime studies - a moment that led her to become a navigation officer for global shipping giant Maersk, train in advanced dredging through the Netherlands’ IHC, and later oversee national port operations in South Africa. Today, she channels that deep-sea expertise into transformative strategy through her organisation, Unlocking Ocean Economy (UOE), which also houses Global Maritime Youth (GMY) under the same umbrella.
UOE focuses on inclusive business consulting, development, and advocacy, including in youth and women’s empowerment. Through GMY, Londy has pioneered mentorship and training pathways for young people, including those with disabilities - from education initiatives to cadetship and career development programmes that reshape access to the ocean economy.
Londy is a highly accomplished speaker, host, and MC - a confident and relatable voice on leadership, purpose, and transformation. Her signature keynote, “Claim Your Captaincy,” inspires individuals and organisations to lead with authenticity and courage, drawing on her lived experience in high-pressure environments and her mission to turn challenges into opportunities for growth. As Londy puts it, "I chose not to be Rose from the Titanic, I chose to captain the Titanic!".
A Forbes Africa 30 Under 50 honouree and Winner of the Veuve Cliquot Bold Woman Award, Londy is a leading voice in organisational and industry transformation, challenging traditional narratives and inviting others to rethink what leadership looks like.

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What topics does Londy Ngcobo specialise in?  

Londy Ngcobo specialises in talking about leadership, ocean economy, youth and women empowerment and more.

What is Londy Ngcobo's speaking style like?  

Londy captivates audiences with her authentic storytelling and inspiring presence, igniting passion and leadership in others. Her dynamic delivery leaves a lasting impact, motivating individuals to embrace their own journeys. AI summary based on real event feedback.

Does Londy Ngcobo offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Londy Ngcobo offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Londy Ngcobo?

Book Londy Ngcobo to inspire your team with her powerful journey from ship navigator to a trailblazing leader. Her insights on resilience, diversity, and empowerment will motivate your audience to embrace change and claim their own captaincy. Experience a transformative talk that ignites passion and drives innovation.

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