Shanaaz

Mejiet

I am an expert advisor in Disability Inclusion, as a woman with a disability with experience and wisdom spanning four decades in advocating for disability equality and inclusion.

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but to learn how to dance in the rain while building systems to make the storm irrelevant."

Shanaaz

Mejiet

Why do you want to be a mentor?

I am passionate about the power of mentoring and its continued impact in my own life. My purpose is to invest in the next generation of leaders the world need now. I seek to partner with people, teams and organisations to step into their full potential of serving humanity by always giving more than we take and be responsible ancestors. The role of leaders in business has a larger societal scope, and mentoring from a larger systems perspective is urgent.
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I am an expert advisor in Disability Inclusion, as a woman with a disability with experience and wisdom spanning four decades in advocating for disability equality and inclusion.

A seasoned Chair, Non-Executive Director, Committee Member, senior business executive with over three decades of experience in board leadership and organisational development, I am known for my strategic foresight, integrity, and commitment to transformative leadership. With a distinguished track record in government, non-government, and advisory roles, I leverage top character strengths like honesty, kindness, and perseverance to drive ethical governance and impactful outcomes.

As a recognised thought leader with extensive global networks, I am passionate about fostering inclusive cultures and developing strategic partnerships that enhance organisational effectiveness and sustainability. Dedicated to excellence, I am committed to leveraging my deep expertise and unique value proposition to influence positive change and achieve strategic goals in dynamic environments.

My hobbies are playing with my two grandchildren, they are my special teachers, cooking for family and friends, time in silence to rejuvenate and reading.

Countries Shanaaz has worked in

APAC, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, South Africa, South East Asia, USA / Canada

Industries Shanaaz has worked in

Agriculture, Automotive & Transport, Community Services, Construction & Real Estate, eCommerce & Electronics, Education & Training, Energy & Utilities, Finance & Banking, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing & Industrial, Retail & Consumer Goods, Technology

Shanaaz's key roles and titles

Board Chair, Board Director, CEO & Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, Human Resources Director

Management Skills & Competencies

Adaptability & Resilience
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Creativity & Innovation
Cultural Transformation
Customer Focus and Management
Digital & Technical Literacy
Diversity & Social Responsibility
Ethical
Leadership
Management & Strategy
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Project & Time Management

Companies Shanaaz has worked with

Companies Shanaaz has worked with

  • I worked across all levels of government in South Africa
  • The Not for Profit sector:
    • Disabled People South Africa,
    • Isandla Institute- an urban policy think tank
    • traversing Liminality 
  • International consulting and executive coaching assignments 
  • Unilever South Africa
  • British Tobacco
  • University of Cape Town -Business School 
  • The Coaching Center

Philanthropy and International Agencies

  • Ford Foundation
  • WK Kellogg Foundation
  • Action Aid 
  • Atlantic Fellowship
  • United Nations 
  • World Bank
  • German International Cooperation
  • Danish and British Embassy
  • Gestalt International Study Centre 

Shanaaz's current city

Cape Town, South Africa

Shanaaz's book recommendation

Net Positive, How courageous companies thrive by giving more than they take, by Paul Polman and Andrew Winston.

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