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Khensani Nobanda is the Group Chief Marketing Officer at Nedbank Group and one of South Africa’s most respected marketing leaders.
Khensani Nobanda is the Group Chief Marketing Officer at Nedbank Group and one of South Africa’s most respected marketing leaders. With more than two decades of experience in brand strategy, marketing leadership and business transformation, she has played a pivotal role in shaping some of the country’s most iconic brands and driving purpose-led marketing that delivers measurable business impact.
As Group Chief Marketing Officer at Nedbank, Khensani leads the bank’s marketing, brand, communications, sponsorships, customer insights and social impact strategies. She is responsible for ensuring a consistent brand experience across the Nedbank Group while aligning marketing with the organisation’s broader business objectives. She also oversees Nedbank’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) and Transformation programmes, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to creating lasting social impact.
Recognised globally for her leadership, Khensani is passionate about building brands that create value for society while mentoring the next generation of marketers. Her influence extends beyond corporate leadership through her contributions to global marketing bodies, sustainability initiatives and industry development.
-Group Chief Marketing Officer at Nedbank Group
-Chairperson of the Marketing Association of South Africa (MASA)
-Member of the UN Global Compact CMO Forum on Sustainability
-Global Board Director at the International Advertising Association (IAA)
-Member of the IRG Marketing2030 Challenger Board-Serves on the Loeries Board
-MBA graduate from GIBS
-Advanced Management Programme graduate from Harvard Business School
-Voted Class Speaker at Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Programme
-Leads Nedbank’s Brand, Marketing, CSI and Transformation strategy
1. Leading Purpose-Driven Brands
2. Marketing Leadership in a Changing World
3. Building Iconic Brands
4. Customer-Centric Marketing
5. Brand Purpose & Sustainability
6. Innovation in Marketing
7. Women in Leadership
8. The Future of Brand Building
9. Driving Business Growth Through Marketing
10. Corporate Reputation & Trust
As one of Africa’s most accomplished marketing executives, Khensani Nobanda brings unparalleled insight into building brands that create both commercial success and meaningful social impact. Drawing from her leadership at Nedbank and her influence across global marketing organizations, she will share practical lessons on strategic brand building, authentic leadership and the future of marketing. Her session will inspire entrepreneurs, business leaders and young professionals to build brands with purpose, resilience and long-term value.
