Mthandeni Mathabela

Mthandeni Mathabela, CAP®, is the Director of Business Operations at MSD South Africa, focusing on digital transformation, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration since June 2021. Previously, Mthandeni held leadership roles in information and analytics at Unilever, commercial excellence at Novartis, and key account management at Diageo and PepsiCo, earning recognition such as the 2015 PEPSICO Leadership Award and participation in the Novartis Africa Next Leaders Programme. Mthandeni's career began in the pharmaceutical industry with roles at Aspen Pharmacare and has included significant contributions in customer insights and business analysis at Brandhouse Beverages and VWSA. Mthandeni holds multiple credentials in data analytics and business finance, including a Certified Analytics Professional designation.