A journey of expertise:

With a career spanning diverse sectors and a relentless passion for driving positive change, Kelly-Ann is a dynamic force at the intersection of management consulting, financial services and high-impact initiatives. Boasting a rich tapestry of experience, Kelly-Ann spent several years working for a leading asset manager in Africa, Allan Gray, donning multiple hats that ranged from providing investment services to clients to shaping client communications strategies. With a keen focus on leadership and team management, Kelly-Ann harnessed a unique blend of skills to enhance client experiences and champion digital adoption, yielding strong outcomes that drove an elevated client experience. 

 

Kelly-Ann's drive to progress successful client outcomes led to an evolution in career trajectory. The transition to management consultant afforded Kelly-Ann the opportunity to channel expertise across sectors in a leading, global management consulting firm, Bain & Company. From oil and gas to consumer products, Kelly-Ann has delved into various topics from strategy development to cost optimisation. Kelly-Ann is passionate about harnessing the power of consultancy for positive change and has sought opportunities to do so by fostering growth in African agriculture, understanding opportunities to enhance the livelihoods of agri-businesses and smallholder farmers while playing a role in driving impact that resonated beyond financial figures.

 

Championing impact:

 

The scope of Kelly-Ann's impact extends beyond professional realms. She is a fervent advocate for transformative philanthropy, having played a pivotal role in establishing a philanthropic endeavour under the umbrella of South Africa's leading asset manager. Additionally, Kelly-Ann further pursued her role as change-maker as a participant in the World Economic Forum Global Shapers program, a platform that connects young change-makers across the globe.

 

Kelly-Ann's academic journey is rooted in finance and development with an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning and pushing the boundaries of her expertise. Her journey is testament to the extraordinary power of ambition, expertise, and dedication and she stands poised to be your partner in shaping a future defined by strategic transformation and positive change.