b'DNA of partnershipImage: ANIRUDHLAKIN MORGAN-BAAITJIES(1)KATHY BERMAN (9) Committee Chairperson: MarketingNon-Executive DirectorKathy is a managing partner and co- Lakin is a creative and cultural consultant founder of Space Consulting. It focuses onwith expertise in business strategy, brand strategy, investor relations, reputation, andpositioning, and arts marketing. She has marketing management for public, privatein-depth understanding of capital growth and community sectors. She is a jack of alland experience fostering bonds that enable trades because shes also a multi-disciplinarymonetary sustainability.consultant, lecturer, writer and journalist.(6)LINDIWE LETWABACommittee Chairperson: Audit and(10)ZINGISA MOTLOBA (2)SIMON CAMERER RiskBoard Chairperson Non-Executive Director Lindiwe hails from Soweto and has a strongZingisa has been Chairperson of the Board Simon brings a wealth of commercialsense of purpose in her work. The CEO ofsince 2021. She is dedicated to supporting the expertise to the board, with an impressiveVuyani Dance Theatre, she has a deep passionarts industry and driving positive change. With career that includes serving as the Chieffor the arts and approaches challenges asher feet firmly on the ground, Zingisa is an Operating Officer for MultiChoice Southopportunities to find solutions. achiever who approaches problem-solving with Africa. With a background in marketingpragmatism and unwavering determination. and strategy roles for Cell C and the Walt Disney Company, Simon has an extensive knowledge of customer engagement and(7)NIZENANDE MACHIbrand strategy.Non-Executive Director (11)MSIMEKI NKATINGINizenande is a Leadership Development Committee Chairperson: HRPractitioner and specialises in fosteringMsimeki builds brands and solves problems. leadership and entrepreneurial growthHe is the founder and Managing Director of (3)MICHAEL GARBETTfor Africans across the continent and thea Bryanston-based branding and marketingNon-Executive Director diaspora. Her collaborations with prominentagency. He insists that everyone should know Michael is a theatre academic, educator, andinstitutions and her dedication to advancingthat he has a love for philosophy, coffee, award-winning artist and designer passionatefemale leadership in Africa, working withreading, youth empowerment and once thought about the possibilities for arts and educationKarani Leadership, empowers artists andhe was the next Tupac but that didnt quite to empower individuality, establish andcreatives and demonstrates her commitment work out. strengthen cross-cultural bonds, and promoteto transformative change. social cohesion and justice. (12)PHUMZA RENGQE(8)UNATHI MALUNGANon-Executive DirectorASHRAF JACOBS-Phumza currently leads Corporate Brand (4)Committee Chairperson: GovernanceJOHAARDIEN Driven by a harmonious blend of law and music,Management for HEINEKEN Beverages andExecutive Director & CEO Unathi is an accomplished Entertainmentboasts extensive experience in marketing, with Reflecting on my fifth year, I am in aweLawyer, Lobbyist, a multi-instrumentalist, anda diverse background in brand management, of the unique power that comes fromOrchestral Conductor. Having received hersponsorships, campaign management, and collaboration between the right partners." education at the heart of the entertainmentexternal communication. Phumzas deep industry, Los Angeles, she has found hercommitment to the power of the arts to inspire calling at the intersection of creativity andpositive change is evident in her management legal expertise and sits on various creativeof HEINEKENs arts initiatives.(5)HILTON LAWLERindustry boards. As a passionate musician andBoard Deputy Chairperson creative industry lobbyist and consultant, she Travelling is what motivates me as it enablesunderstands the intricacies of the creative me to meet new people, learn about diverseindustries and uses her skills to support and(13)PJ SABBAGHAcultures, and observe novel ways of life, saysempower fellow creatives in their journey to Non-Executive DirectorDeputy Chairperson of the Board, Hiltonsuccess. Whether in her role in orchestratingA renowned South African choreographer and Lawler. His first interaction with BASA wasmusical performances, running legacyarts activist, PJ is known for his groundbreaking in 2009 as a mentor on the mentorshipprogrammes, promoting our cultural productswork in issue-based dance theatre. With 28 programme. It was his way of giving back toand activities or advocating for intellectualyears at the helm of The Forgotten Angle the community in passing on business skillsproperty rights, Unathi is dedicated to helpingTheatre Collaborative, Sabbagha has received to entrepreneurs in the creative sector. individuals thrive and achieve their dreams. numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the arts.SQUARE31'