Bertha Dlamini is a seasoned management consultant and gender equity strategist with over 15 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, strategic programme design, change management, and entrepreneurship development. As the Founding President of African Women in Energy and Power (AWEaP), she has led pioneering work to integrate women entrepreneurs into Africa’s energy value chains, delivering capacity-building programmes across 30 African countries.

As the founder of Rito Group of Companies Pty LTD, her consulting firm specializes in management consulting and energy solutions. She is also recognized as a Pan African Energy Stakeholder Management Specialist. Her accolades include the Renewable Energy Visionary award from The Future of Leadership Summit 2024, the 2019 South African Institute of Electrical Engineers Women in Engineering Award, and the 2021 African Queens in Energy Judges Award. Additionally, she holds key industry roles and trustee positions, driving sustainable energy initiatives.

Ms. Dlamini’s contributions have garnered international recognition, with AWEaP winning the 2021 WVL SADC Protocol@Work Climate Change Award. Her qualifications include an MBA from the University of Cape Town GBS and an Energy Transition Diploma from Skolkovo Moscow School of Management, Russia. Ms. Dlamini embodies leadership and innovation in Africa’s energy landscape.

I’m reimagining Africa’s energy future—one where women, youth, and people with disabilities are not just included, but drive innovation and lead transformation. By building skills, sparking entrepreneurship, and breaking down systemic barriers, I create pathways into leadership for those too often left out.