Prudence Selani
Head Of External Affairs
Johannesburg
Summary
Prudence Selani holds an External Affairs Position at Sanofi South Africa. A strategic leader with a proven track record in driving impactful public health initiatives. Skilled in fostering collaborative partnerships across diverse stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and healthcare providers. She has expertise in policy analysis, advocacy, and strategic communications to advance patient-centric solutions. She’s committed to improving health outcomes through evidence-based strategies and innovative partnerships. Passionate advocate for health equity and social justice.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
External Affairs Head
Sanofi South Africa
Johannesburg
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Prudence Selani holds an External Affairs Position at Sanofi South Africa
- A strategic leader with a proven track record in driving impactful public health initiatives
- Skilled in fostering collaborative partnerships across diverse stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and healthcare providers
- She has expertise in policy analysis, advocacy, and strategic communications to advance patient-centric solutions
- She’s committed to improving health outcomes through evidence-based strategies and innovative partnerships
- Passionate advocate for health equity and social justice
- Partnership with South African MOH to improve Expanded Programme on Immunization by progressively introducing new antigens to combat infectious diseases, significantly improving public health outcomes
- Successfully implemented the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies which allowed the South African Affiliate to achieve a level 1 Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment targets in less than 2 years from level 7
- Transformed the Supplier and Enterprise Development spend to support designated groups such as women owned businesses, people with disability, winning a global recognition
- Signed an MOU with the Minister of Health to build a clinic in a rural community in Kwa- Zulu Natal
- Worked with various stakeholders to introduce 3HP in South Africa in partnership with the National Department of Health
- Currently working with various stakeholders on the localization topic for vaccine aligned to the Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response (PPPR) - a critical component of health security, especially in Africa
- Currently working on an MOU for a Diabetes Programme with the MOH aligned to the National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES in South Africa
- Currently working with the Rare Disease South Africa on the Rare Disease Policy for South Africa
- Prudence Selani holds an External Affairs Position at Sanofi South Africa
- A strategic leader with a proven track record in driving impactful public health initiatives
- Skilled in fostering collaborative partnerships across diverse stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and healthcare providers
- She has expertise in policy analysis, advocacy, and strategic communications to advance patient-centric solutions
- She’s committed to improving health outcomes through evidence-based strategies and innovative partnerships
- Passionate advocate for health equity and social justice
Corporate Affairs Head
Sanofi South Africa
01.2020 - 01.2022
- This role has role allowed me to become an analytical thinker that is able to navigate in a highly regulated, complex, technical environment
- Has provided me with platform to work with key decision-makers externally, influencing key strategies and programs to deliver on policy issues aligned to our business priorities
- Worked on various projects driving legislative and regulatory change that impacts the health and well-being of patients regardless of where they access treatment
- Advocating for access to quality healthcare is what drives my passion
- I work with various stakeholders to advance access through policy engagement, market shaping, collaborating with patient advocacy organization to use their activists’ platforms to share their voices in healthcare and on treatment options
- A lot can be achieved with Public Private partnership to advance access to healthcare
- The lack of equitable access to Vaccines, Biologics & certain pharmaceutical products underscore the need for strategic autonomy and self-reliance anchored in strong local & regional capacities and capabilities
- Recent pharmaceutical pipelines have seen significant advancement in both vaccine and therapeutics, these however remain inaccessible to our populations under existing models
- This can be addressed through strategic partnerships that address both market access and policies which will influence change in the market
- The current position also allows me to operate in an environment of representation, networking, and media contact where our brand, our values and our reputation are vital assets
Communications Head
Sanofi South Africa
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Responsible for both internal and external communications
- This role allowed me to bring innovative ways to engage with various stakeholders and has afforded me an opportunity to work on various projects which have afforded me few Global awards namely for projects in Diabetes, Vaccine and CSR initiatives
- Worked with various stakeholders to shape our messaging to share the One Sanofi voice, through various platforms namely inviting various Ministers and stakeholders to experience our brand and align on projects which have provided Sanofi key platforms to partner and position Sanofi as the leading multi-pharmaceutical company internally and externally
- Developed and implemented various CSR initiatives which were recognised globally and maintained a positive corporate brand locally
- Overseeing all corporate communications and branding initiatives online and on print platforms
- Experienced in dealing with the media to educate, influence and manage crisis
Executive Director
Credit Bureau Association
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Executive Director with extensive experience and good track record of recognized performance in establishing and managing information services business or credit bureau in South Africa
- Experience as an Executive and Non-Executive Director positions
- Served as an active board member for the Credit Information Ombudsman, Credit Provider Association, and the Debt Mediation Association
- Responsible to ensure that the political and legal environment in South Africa is conducive and more receptive to the operations of credit bureau
- Influencing opinions and perceptions of all relevant constituencies namely: government, consumer bodies, and bodies that represent persons who supply and use credit bureau data; that impact the environment in which credit bureau operate
- Lobbyist Function / Public Relations / Education
- Building relationships with relevant government departments, policy or decision makers, and politicians with a view to getting them to recognize and understand the importance of the role of the credit information system within the broader credit market, financial system, and economy
- To liaise and build relationships with regulatory authorities directly responsible for regulating the credit bureau industry (The National Credit Regulator and the Information Commissioner & Information Officers Forum, Department of Trade and Industry, Consumer Tribunal, Department of Justice, Department of Economic Affairs, NEDLEC)
- Interacting with the media on behalf of the industry
- Building relationships and opening 'dialogue' with consumer bodies, the trade unions, partnering with them in launching appropriate consumer education programs
- Facilitating and participating in the Credit Industry Forum (CIF), and thereby ensuring that there is consistency in approach between various representative bodies within the broader credit industry, and 'credit bureau issues' are addressed jointly by lenders and credit bureau
Group Communications Manager
TransUnion Credit Bureau
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Promoted from Communications manager to the position of a Group Communications Manager within the TransUnion Group
- Responsible for Communication, CSR, and Transformation
- Responsible for the development and integration of a formalized plan to work with key organizations that influence consumer perception: Black Sash, Ombudsman and Consumer Affairs
- Responsible for the development and measurement of the educational programme for consumers and businesses
- Responsible for the development, the integration and measurement of stakeholder relationship into TransUnion Credit Bureau to ensure maximum brand value growth
- Liaise with senior management teams of Marketing, Sales, Research, Operations, Marketing, and the CEO in the development of the overall CSI strategy and implementation of the plan
- Transformation of Transunion aligned to the BBBEE codes and the financial codes
Education
High School Diploma -
Public Relations And Business Management
Johannesburg 01.2025 - 12.2025
Timeline
High School Diploma -
Public Relations And Business Management
01.2025 - 12.2025
External Affairs Head
Sanofi South Africa
01.2022 - Current
Corporate Affairs Head
Sanofi South Africa
01.2020 - 01.2022
Communications Head
Sanofi South Africa
01.2012 - 01.2020
Executive Director
Credit Bureau Association
01.2007 - 01.2010
Group Communications Manager
TransUnion Credit Bureau
01.2004 - 01.2007
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