Ndabezinhle Cele
Summary
A strategic leader with over 15 years of experience driving transformative economic development initiatives across Africa and internationally. Demonstrated expertise in structuring complex public-private partnerships, sovereign development financing, and large-scale infrastructure projects spanning economic development, tourism, and financial services sectors. Known for bridging public sector objectives with private capital to deliver sustainable, high-impact outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Economic Advisor - Chief Investment Office
MAEC Capital
10.2016 - Current
- Provide Investment Strategy & Leadership; Market & Economic Analysis; Risk Management & Compliance.
- Deliver economic advisory services in sovereign development financing for the Governments of Angola, Brasil, Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia, supporting national development agendas and cross-border capital flows.
- Www.maecfinance.com
Partner
Nehawu Investment Holdings
04.2009 - 01.2019
- Specialized in navigating the complex environment of public sector investments, with a focus on deal origination and transaction advisory services.
- Served as lead advisor on major economic and tourism infrastructure projects, structuring innovative public-private partnerships that unlocked significant economic value.
- Www.nih.global
Executive Director
Ethniks Systems
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Led a technology group across Africa, including the banking and financial sector, delivering innovative and scalable solutions through strategic partnerships with experts in Germany, South Korea, Finland, and the United States.
- Orchestrated cross-border collaborations that brought cutting-edge financial technology solutions to African markets.
- Www.ethniks.co.za
Skills
- Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Advanced Project Management
- Strategy Formulation
- Deal Origination & Transaction Advisory
- Government Policy Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Sovereign & Development Finance
- Cross-Border Partnerships
- Enterprise Development
Languages
English
isiZulu
Sotho
Afrikaans
Personal Information
Title: Economic Advisor