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Malebogo Mpugwa

Transform workplace culture and talent development with Malebogo Mpugwa, speaker and Chief People Officer at De Beers Group. Malebogo works with organisations to enhance employee engagement, leadership development and organisational design, recognised among the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining.

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Malebogo Mpugwa, Speaker | Chief People Officer, De Beers
Malebogo Mpugwa

Malebogo Mpugwa

London, United Kingdom

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£2k–5k

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Malebogo Mpugwa's biography

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  • Chief People Officer at De Beers Group
  • Diamond industry expert with decades of experience
  • Global Inspirational Women in Mining honoree
Malebogo Mpugwa is a transformative leader who turns human potential into organisational brilliance. As Chief People Officer at De Beers Group, she brings over two decades of diamond industry expertise to her role, shaping workplace culture and talent development across one of the world's most iconic luxury brands. Malebogo's approach to talent development mirrors the diamond production process—identifying raw potential and carefully cultivating it into exceptional performance. Named among the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining in 2018, Malebogo combines strategic vision with practical implementation. Her London Business School Executive MBA informs her work interviewing and selecting future business leaders for the school's prestigious programme as a panel member. Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Malebogo actively contributes to global conversations on human capital development, equity, diversity and inclusion, and the evolving workplace landscape. What sets Malebogo apart is her unique ability to connect talent strategy with business outcomes. She excels at creating workplace cultures where innovation thrives, engagement soars, and performance naturally follows. Her expertise in recruitment, employee engagement, and organisational design provides practical solutions for today's most pressing workplace challenges. Book Malebogo for your next event to gain actionable insights on building resilient, high-performing teams in an era of constant change. Her powerful perspective on nurturing human potential will transform how your organisation approaches talent development.

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Malebogo Mpugwa brings two decades of diamond industry expertise and a proven track record of creating workplace cultures where innovation thrives and performance soars. Book this Top 100 Global Inspirational Woman in Mining to gain actionable insights on building resilient, high-performing teams in an era of constant change.

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Email malebogo.mpugwa@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Malebogo's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Malebogo Mpugwa's speaking style like?
Malebogo Mpugwa uses an extended analogy between diamond production and talent development — mapping stages such as identifying raw potential and refining it through structured cultivation — to frame her approach to organisational performance and people strategy.
What topics does Malebogo Mpugwa specialise in?
Malebogo Mpugwa speaks on workplace culture, talent development, equity, diversity and inclusion, human capital strategy, and the future of work. She is Chief People Officer at De Beers Group, with over two decades of diamond industry experience, and was named among the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining in 2018.
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