Linda Mabhena-Olagunju

Linda Mabhena-Olagunju is the founder and CEO of DLO Energy Resources Group (Pty) Ltd which owns one of Africa’s largest wind farms. She has been featured Oprah Winfrey’s Power List as well as on the cover of Forbes Africa. She is considered one of the most influential women in Africa and her work has been recognised in business and she is the recipient of the 2017 Veuve Clicquot Businesswomen Award as well the prestigious CNBC all Africa Business Leaders Awards. 

Over and above her roles in the energy sector Linda is an experienced executive and has served on the boards of the University of Oxford, Swiss Port, Energy For Access, Zayed Future Energy Award and City Power. She is currently serving as an advisor on Gender to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy for the Republic of South Africa, in addition to this she serves an advisor to Concordia a USA based NGO. Linda is a pioneer in the renewable energy sector and an advocate for women.