Thembisa Mapukata

Thembisa Mapukata serves as the General Manager of Innovation, Digital & Direct Channels at Old Mutual Limited since January 2018, focusing on identifying and delivering high-impact business opportunities through digital transformation. Prior to this role, Thembisa held various positions at Old Mutual South Africa, including General Manager of the Foundation Market, where the emphasis was on expanding the company's reach into under-served markets and developing strategies to enhance access to financial services. Earlier experience includes leading marketing efforts at Old Mutual and positions at Premier Foods, Oceana Brands Ltd., and Cadbury plc., where responsibilities spanned marketing strategy development, consumer communication, and brand management. Thembisa holds a Post Graduate degree in Business Administration from Wits Business School and a B Comm from the University of Fort Hare.