Zinhle Phakathi

Zinhle Phakathi is a seasoned marketing and community engagement professional with extensive experience across various organizations in Africa. As the Marketing Manager at Columbia Lake Partners and a Marketing and Business Development Consultant at Lucha Lunako, Zinhle leverages strategic skills in marketing and business development. Previous roles include Community Engagement Specialist at Founders Factory Africa, where Zinhle led initiatives to enhance brand visibility and foster growth across multiple markets, and Community Manager at Youth Development Collaboration Lab, focusing on digital campaigns and stakeholder management. Zinhle's background also includes experience as an Information and Communications Manager at DAI and Community Manager at Impact Hub Joburg, showcasing expertise in communications strategy, project management, and community relationship building. Zinhle holds multiple degrees from the University of Johannesburg, including a Masters in Sport Sociology and Management.