Uhuru Malebo leads Egon Zehnder’s Africa Financial Services Practice. He draws on extensive experience in Investment Banking and Management Consulting to help clients navigate succession of executive roles and improve the effectiveness of corporate boards.
I’m passionate about helping leaders to develop their potential, build strong teams and collaborate effectively in order to positively impact society.
Before joining Egon Zehnder, Uhuru was a Principal with the Boston Consulting Group, leading advisory projects for Financial Institutions. That was preceded by the role of Dealmaker with the Rand Merchant Bank, serving mining companies across sub-Saharan Africa. Earlier, he was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Co., heading strategy projects for banks. Uhuru launched his career as an analyst with Accenture.
Uhuru earned a BCom in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and a BCom in Economics (with Honours) from the University of Cape Town(UCT). Later he earned a MCom in Development Finance from UCTs Graduate School of Business. Outside work, Uhuru keeps fit by competing in triathlons and enjoys spending time with his family.
