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Emmanuelle Nicholls

Portfolio Director

Emmanuelle has built her 20-year career in event management in Africa and Latin America. She carefully and successfully managed a range of B2B, B2C and B2G events across industry sectors namely: infrastructure, mining, agriculture, metering, and power & energy. She currently freelances for companies with a focus on sustainability.

Elodie Ashdown

Project Manager: Pitch & Partners

A passionate advocate for People and Planet, brings over a decade of event management and community building experience across diverse sectors and locations. Leading projects at Africa's Green Economy Summit and directing OCEANOVATION, she catalyzes sustainable solutions for the blue economy.

Charlotte Durup de Baleine

Conference Producer

Charlotte is dedicated to advancing impactful solutions in the green and blue economies. A former programme manager connecting innovators and investors, she brings expertise in research, programme development and speaker acquisition. With Master’s degrees in Business Law and Economics of the Sea, she offers a global, impact-driven perspective.

Chanelle Benjamin

Operations Manager

Having delivered a full scope of African projects over 13 years demonstrating a proven ability to manage all aspects of event planning; from conception to execution, while ensuring that events are aligned with our brand.

Dianne McGown

Event & Conference Project Manager

Natalie Kruger

Head of Sales

As Head of Sales for the Green Economy Portfolio at VUKA Group, I connect global capital with Africa’s high-impact sustainability projects. Based in Bangkok, I lead commercial strategy across markets, driving growth, ROI and partnerships. I champion collaboration to unlock financing and accelerate a just, low-carbon transition.

Phillip Mkorongo

Stakeholder & Commercial Manager

Phillip is a seasoned sports business professional with 15+ years’ experience delivering major events. He played a key role in launching Cape Town’s ABB FIA Formula E race and co-conceptualising Africa’s Green Economy Summit. He drives stakeholder relations, commercial strategy, and impact-focused event solutions.

Mzamo Jika

Business Development Executive

Mzamo is a dedicated and passionate sales professional with 15 years of working experience and a successful record in B2B business development, sales, key account management and stakeholder relations, having worked both in local (Africa) and international markets.

Letlatsa Sekhele

Delegate Sales Executive

Terence Plato

Marketing Specialist

With nearly a decade of experience in the marketing and events industry, Terence specialises in developing and executing high-impact campaigns that drive measurable results. His expertise spans strategic communications, brand development and large-scale event management, combining creativity with a strong results-oriented approach to deliver lasting impact.

Rue Limekhaya

Customer Services Manager

With over 20 years experience, her focus and attention is to ensure a smooth, enjoyable visitor and delegate experience both online and from the moment the entry badge is collected at the venue. Understanding that we have only one chance to make a good impression she is dedicated in her belief that the customer always comes first.

Prudence Chishimba

Delegate Sales Executive

A seasoned executive sales professional with 15 years experience, she plays a pivotal role in unlocking collaborations across Africa’s energy, infrastructure and climate-tech ecosystems. With a sharp commercial mindset and a passion for impact-driven deal-making, she leads strategic relationship building, mobilising cross-sector networks and aligning commercial imperatives with sustainable-development outcomes.

Warda Jakoet

CX Manager

Experienced CX Manager and Event Support professional with a strong background in the fast-paced events industry. Skilled in bridging the gap between clients and sales teams to ensure seamless, engaging and efficient customer journeys. Focused on relationship building, client engagement and delivering a consistently customer-centric experience across touchpoints.

Ryan Piper

Project Manager

I began my career as the sole marketer for Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), where I developed a deep passion for the event and its mission of driving sustainable growth across the continent. This experience opened the door to an international opportunity in the Middle East, where I led the operations and growth of a sports events company.

Nombuso Mdluli

Marketing Intern

Nombuso is a Marketing Intern at VUKA, where she supports marketing initiatives and contributes to projects that help connect people and create meaningful experiences. Having recently started her career in marketing, she is passionate about learning, creativity and continuous growth. She enjoys developing new skills, contributing fresh ideas and supporting initiatives that make a positive impact.

Melissa Wilkinson

Marketing Manager

Melissa Wilkinson is the Marketing Manager for VUKA Group's Green Economy portfolio, leading the strategic marketing and communications for Africa's Green Economy Summit (AGES), the Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS), Go Green Africa and the Green Economy Hub.

Papy Luzala

General Manager - DRC

Papy Luzala is an accomplished Pan-African executive with extensive experience in strategic partnerships, government relations and high-level stakeholder engagement across the continent. As Africa Stakeholder Relations Lead at VUKA Group for the Green Economy Portfolio, he supports Africa’s Green Economy Summit by cultivating relationships with governments, development finance institutions, investors, industry leaders, and regional and multilateral organisations to advance collaboration, investment and sustainable economic growth across Africa.

Contact The Team

VUKA's Green Economy Team Passionate for a Greener Future

Emmanuelle Nicholls

Elodie Ashdown

Charlotte Durup de Baleine

Chanelle Benjamin

Dianne McGown

Natalie Kruger

Phillip Mkorongo

Mzamo Jika

Letlatsa Sekhele

Terence Plato

Rue Limekhaya

Prudence Chishimba

Warda Jakoet

Ryan Piper

Nombuso Mdluli

Melissa Wilkinson

Papy Luzala

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