Mbali Sibisi is a highly respected professional with over 20 years of experience in the Financial Services Sector. Her impressive career spans across insurance, asset management, private equity, fintech, digital marketing technology, renewable energy, and smart mobility demonstrating her versatility and ability to lead across dynamic and evolving industries.
Mbali currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at SAWIMIH, where she chairs the Investment Committee and contributes to governance and oversight as a member of the Audit Committee.
Her leadership in these roles is shaped by her deep understanding of financial instruments, risk management, and strategic growth in the mining sector.
A passionate advocate for inclusive economic growth, Mbali has built extensive expertise in financing early-stage mineral development projects, project and asset finance, and offtake funding structures. Her work has played a critical role in enabling the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises within the mining value chain particularly those led by women and previously disadvantaged individuals.
Throughout her career, Mbali has consistently championed transformation, social impact investing, and sustainable finance. She is deeply committed to amplifying the voices of female professionals and entrepreneurs to drive inclusive wealth creation and structural change.
She was recently appointed as a non-executive director at Vunani Capital (Pty) Ltd
Her previous roles include:
Chief Executive Officer – Union Life (now 360 Life)
Mbali Sibisi is widely recognised for her strategic foresight, financial acumen, and impact-driven leadership. Her proven track record makes her a trusted advisor and a valuable asset in both the financial services and mining industries.
The South African Women in Mining Investment Holdings (SAWIMIH) is a Proprietary Limited Company that was registered in October 2003.
Registration number: 2003/025168/07