Malebogo Mpugwa is a transformative leader who turns human potential into organisational brilliance. As Chief People Officer at De Beers Group, she brings over two decades of diamond industry expertise to her role, shaping workplace culture and talent development across one of the world's most iconic luxury brands.
Malebogo's approach to talent development mirrors the diamond production process—identifying raw potential and carefully cultivating it into exceptional performance. Named among the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining in 2018, Malebogo combines strategic vision with practical implementation. Her London Business School Executive MBA informs her work interviewing and selecting future business leaders for the school's prestigious programme as a panel member.
Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Malebogo actively contributes to global conversations on human capital development, equity, diversity and inclusion, and the evolving workplace landscape.
What sets Malebogo apart is her unique ability to connect talent strategy with business outcomes. She excels at creating workplace cultures where innovation thrives, engagement soars, and performance naturally follows. Her expertise in recruitment, employee engagement, and organisational design provides practical solutions for today's most pressing workplace challenges.
Book Malebogo for your next event to gain actionable insights on building resilient, high-performing teams in an era of constant change. Her powerful perspective on nurturing human potential will transform how your organisation approaches talent development.
How can I book Malebogo Mpugwa for my next event?
Email malebogo.mpugwa@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Malebogo Mpugwa available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Malebogo Mpugwa's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Malebogo directly.
What topics does Malebogo Mpugwa specialise in?
Malebogo Mpugwa specialises in discussing HR strategy, talent management, leadership development and more.
What is Malebogo Mpugwa's speaking style like?
Malebogo inspires with her transformative leadership, expertly cultivating talent and fostering innovative workplace cultures. Her sessions provide actionable insights, making her a sought-after speaker on human potential and organisational success.
Does Malebogo Mpugwa offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Malebogo Mpugwa offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.