Executive Leadership Team
At The DaVinci Institute, our executive team drives a culture of innovation, strategic foresight, and transformative leadership. With expertise spanning business development, technology management, people leadership, governance, and marketing, we co-create an agile and engaged learning ecosystem that empowers individuals and organisations to thrive.
Rooted in the principles of curiosity, interconnectedness, and lifelong learning, our leadership steers DaVinci’s mission to influence the co-creation of sustainable and remarkable societies. By fostering a dynamic space where knowledge meets application, we shape the future of business and education—one visionary step at a time.

Prof Ben Anderson
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Ms Ofentse Rapakgadi
Executive: Marketing, Branding & Communication

Dr Sam February
Executive: Business Development

Ms Towera Gondwe
Executive: Governance & Registry

Mr Riaan van Niekerk
Executive: Technology Management

Ms Natashia Naidoo
Executive: People Management

Ms Sushie Padayachee
Executive: Secretariat & Operations

Prof HB Klopper
Executive Dean: Teaching, Learning & Research (Outgoing)