Qualifications:
MA (Global Political Economy) – Sussex University, UK
MA and BA (Hons) – University of Cape Town
Executive Leadership Development Certificates – London Business School
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration – GIBS
BA(Education) – Central University of Technology

Mr Mxakwe has extensive experience emanating from a broad combination of skills and expertise he derived from senior executive positions held in business, communications and public affairs, both in the public service and the private sector, at national and global levels, with evidence of turning around businesses.

Mr Mxakwe has successfully managed business and led diverse teams in Southern Africa, East Africa, West Africa and Europe within the fast moving consumer goods industry spanning more than 13 years. Prior to joining the SABC, he was Nestle’s Country Head responsible for Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho. In this role he provided strategic, commercial and financial leadership in the five countries, with a focus on driving sustainable profitable growth.

Between 2013 and 2015, Mr Mxakwe’s strong leadership and results-orientated approach ensured solid growth under difficult economic conditions for Nestle Nigeria where he served as Head of Sales in Lagos.
In 2010 he was promoted to the position of Deputy Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Nestle headquarters in Switzerland, where he was responsible for strategically positioning Nestle, building global partnerships and reputation management.

He joined Nestle in 2005 as Corporate Affairs Director for Southern and Eastern Africa, responsible for the company’s communications and transformation programmes.

He previously worked in the office of the Minister of Public Service and Administration, Mrs Geraldine Fraser Moleketi, as a Director of Media and Relations and Communications and was subsequently appointed as Chief of Staff in the Minister’s office.