Lumkile Mondi

Dr. Mondi has more than 30 years or experience as a Chief Economist, scholar and senior business executive. Whilst his main focus has been on economics, he also has more than two decades of experience as an executive and non-executive director of natural resources companies, as well as renewable energy and infrastructure companies. As an independent director, he has specific expertise of ESG and the implementation of best standard governance.

For more than a decade, Lumkile was the Chief Economist for Africa’s leading development finance institution. In this role, he was responsible for providing development finance throughout Africa. In achieving this goal, Dr. Mondi led a team of researchers, structured and project financers and international agencies. In addition, his responsibilities included overseeing the analyses of the macro and micro economic environment (business, economic, industry and policy) both domestically and internationally.

Lumkile holds a BCom in Economics and Law and a BCom (Hons) in Economics from University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. He also earned a MA in Economics from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, USA. Dr Mondi was also awarded a PhD in Economics from University of the Witwatersrand.

His significant experience as a senior professional includes executive and non-executive roles for companies within the natural resources and renewable energy sectors; both for listed as well as unlisted entities in Europe and Africa. His expertise in renewable energy infrastructure includes different renewable asset classes including wind and solar.

Lumkile served on the Economic Advisory Panel for two South African Presidents, providing input to the country’s economic policy. As a fellow of the African Leadership Initiative (an Aspen Institute Initiative), he is engaged in influencing and advising leaders of many developing countries in tackling poverty, inequality, and unemployment, in a pursuit of a more prosperous and equitable future.

As a consequence of this prominent role, Dr. Mondi has a leadership profile, particularly within Africa, where he writes, presents and comments on radio, print media and television on specific economic matters. He has presented and participated in various conferences worldwide, including for the UN, World Bank, BNDES and OECD.

Lumkile is a Senior Advisor to the Pallinghurst Partnership and a member of the Group’s Senior Advisory Panel. In addition, he serves as a director for a number of the Pallinghurst Group’s investments.