At the age of 27 Linda Mabhena-Olagunju became the owner of one of Africa’s largest wind farms. Globally she is one first black women to own renewable energy power plants. She is a unique African voice on matter of climate change and the just energy transition.

Over and above her roles in the energy sector Linda is an experienced executive she was the youngest member to be appointed to the University of Oxford’s International Advisory Board.

In 2023 she was listed as one of the most influential women in Africa by New African Magazine. She was also listed on Oprah Winfrey’s Power List and has been featured on the cover of Forbes Africa.

She is the recipient of the 2017 Veuve Clicquot Businesswomen Award as well the prestigious CNBC all Africa Business Leaders Awards.

Linda is a seasoned businesswoman and speaker who navigates effortlessly in discussing highly complex subject matters such as climate change, energy security and funding ,to board room strategy, corporate governance and business leadership.

Her wealth of knowledge is vast and she is able to share her learnings as a business leader that has managed to break many glass ceilings. She is a wife and a loving mother. Through her journey she has overcome a number of adversities and her desire is to help others unlock their true potential.

Linda Speaks on the following subject matters:

• Climate change
• Just Energy Transition
• Power & energy
• Women in leadership
• Start-ups
• Funding and fundraising
• Entrepreneurship
• Intra African trade
• Balancing Motherhood and Career

“Linda brings her practical experience in the energy sector to any engagement which makes her discussion more practical “ – Elizabeth Marabwa, Chief Director Department of Energy Republic of South Africa.

“Simply the best speaker.” – Julien Wagner, Head of Media Diversification & Rankings Jeune Afrique.

“Linda is an inspiring speaker she is very engaging and relatable” – Cristina Sloman, Global Female Leaders Summit.

“Linda knows how to convey complex matters on climate change and renewable energy into a relatable format” – Thomas Curelli, Project Director.

“A subject matter expert with the ability to convey highly complex matters in an understandable manner” – Zuki Tsengiwe-Sithole, Head of Group Risk Development Bank of Southern Africa.