CLEVEnARD APPOINTS DR. NOMFUNDO MCOYI-ZONDO AS ADVISORY AMBASSADOR OF THE CLEVEnARD OPEN PROJECT 2027

TORREMOLINOS, MÁLAGA, SPAIN — 3 OCTOBER 2026 — Clevenard is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nomfundo Mcoyi-Zondo as an Advisory Ambassador of the Clevenard Open Project 2027.

The appointment builds on Dr. Mcoyi-Zondo's established relationship with Clevenard following her participation in the Clevenard Open Project 2026 in Alicante, Spain, where she served as a keynote speaker and was honoured with the Clevenard Global Honorary Award.

FROM KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND HONOURED LEADER TO ADVISORY AMBASSADOR

Dr. Nomfundo Mcoyi-Zondo was a featured keynote speaker during the Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit at the Clevenard Open Project 2026.

Her keynote address, “Building Sustainable African Enterprises: Leadership, Innovation, Financial Inclusion and Social Impact for Future Generations,” explored business growth, inclusive economic development, women's leadership, governance, social responsibility and entrepreneurship.

During the Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition 2026, she was also honoured with a Clevenard Global Honorary Award in recognition of her leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and contribution to communities. Her participation and speech are now part of Clevenard's published 2026 event record.

A LEADER IN BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

Dr. Mcoyi-Zondo is the Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Icebolethu Group, a diversified South African business group operating across funeral and financial services.

She is also the President of the South African Funeral Practitioners Association (SAFPA) and became the first woman to hold that position in 2025, according to her Clevenard profile.

Her leadership extends beyond corporate enterprise through initiatives involving financial inclusion, community development, professional training, philanthropy, skills development and economic empowerment.

Her international speaking engagements have taken her to platforms across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America.

HER ROLE AS ADVISORY AMBASSADOR

As an Advisory Ambassador, Dr. Nomfundo Mcoyi-Zondo will contribute her experience, leadership perspective and international business network to Clevenard's growing global platform.

Her areas of engagement will include:

• Entrepreneurship and enterprise development
• Business transformation and innovation
• Financial inclusion
• Women's leadership and economic empowerment
• Corporate governance and responsible leadership
• Community development and philanthropy
• Skills development and professionalisation
• Investment and economic development
• International business networking
• Social impact and sustainable enterprise

The Advisory Ambassador role provides an opportunity for Dr. Mcoyi-Zondo to contribute to strategic dialogue, international relationship-building and initiatives connecting entrepreneurs, businesses, investors, institutions and communities.

CONTINUING THE CLEVEnARD JOURNEY

Dr. Mcoyi-Zondo's appointment represents a continuation of a relationship that began through her participation in the Clevenard Open Project 2026.

From her keynote contribution in Alicante to her recognition at the Clevenard Global Awards, her engagement has already contributed to Clevenard's international dialogue around sustainable African enterprises, leadership, innovation, financial inclusion and social impact.

Her appointment as an Advisory Ambassador for the Clevenard Open Project 2027 extends that relationship into Clevenard's wider international Ambassadorial Programme.

CLEVEnARD OPEN PROJECT 2027

The Clevenard Open Project 2027 will take place from 22–25 June 2027 at the Palacio de Congresos de Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain.

Under the motto:

PRESENT. PROMOTE. CONNECT. COLLABORATE.

The four-day international platform will bring together distinguished leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, academics, government and diplomatic representatives, creatives, innovators and organisations from different sectors and regions of the world.

The 2027 programme will feature platforms covering education, authors and publishing, global economy, trade, agriculture, investment, tourism, international film, fashion, culture and international collaboration.

Clevenard is delighted to welcome Dr. Nomfundo Mcoyi-Zondo as an Advisory Ambassador and looks forward to continuing its relationship with a leader whose work connects enterprise, innovation, empowerment and social impact.

CLEVEnARD SL

Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain

CLEVEnARD OPEN PROJECT 2027

22–25 June 2027

PRESENT. PROMOTE. CONNECT. COLLABORATE.

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