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Malebogo Melba Mpugwa

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Chief People Officer at De Beers Group
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Malebogo is the Chief People Officer at De Beers Group, leveraging extensive global experience in human resources to lead diverse, cross-cultural teams. Educated at London Business School and Harvard, her expertise spans talent management, business transformation, and leadership development. People who have worked with her describe her as an inspirational leader who demonstrates integrity and grit.

She is a dedicated pioneer for change, passionate about coaching and mentoring emerging leaders who are purpose-driven. Her work emphasizes creating win-win outcomes and ensuring that local communities thrive long-term. She is deeply invested in initiatives that support lasting impact and positive transformation across the African continent.

Unique fact: In 2018, she was recognized as one of the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief People Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

Topics Malebogo cares about

Leadership Development
Her career is focused on nurturing talent. She is an assessor for London Business School's MBA applicants and is passionate about mentoring future leaders.
Sustainable Mining
Advocates for De Beers' 'Building Forever' goals, focusing on carbon neutrality, biodiversity, and ensuring mining operations are responsible and sustainable.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Chief People Officer
De Beers Group
11-2019 - 11-2022
Group Head of Talent Management, Learning and Organisation Development
De Beers Group
6-2018 - 10-2019
Head Of Talent Management
Anglo American
3-2012 - 5-2018
Head Of Human Resources
The De Beers Group of Companies
9-2011 - 2-2012
Cluster Head of Human Resources - Retail
Standard Chartered Bank
In the press

Media appearances

Valuable Insights from the De Beers Group Chief People Officer Malebogo Melba Mpugwa. Featured in De Beers Botswana (Facebook Video)
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De Beers Announces New Organisational Structure and Executive Committee. Featured in De Beers Group Newsroom
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Education
2019 - 2020
Master of Business Administration - MBA
London Business School
2017 - 2017
Senior Executive Programme
Harvard Business School
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