Programa de Embajadores de Invest Cape Town
We are proud to introduce the inaugural cohort of Invest Cape Town Ambassadors, a diverse and influential group of 15 global leaders dedicated to championing Cape Town on the world stage. These high-calibre professionals, hailing from various sectors and regions across the globe, will serve as passionate advocates, leveraging their international networks and expertise to promote the city as a dynamic and competitive destination. Their mission is clear: to solidify Cape Town’s position as Africa’s number one choice for investment and business, highlighting its strategic advantages, thriving innovation ecosystem, and unparalleled quality of life to investors worldwide.
Mike du Toit
Banking Executive and Strategic Leader
Mike combines a deep understanding of Africa’s economies with a passion for Cape Town. He connects the city with global partners and champions its untapped potential.
Judith De Beer-Rojas
Programme Management Assistant at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Based in Geneva but deeply connected to her home city, Judith is passionate about promoting Cape Town’s global reputation as a place of opportunity, inclusion and innovation.
Virginia Blaser
Tech entrepreneur and former senior US diplomat
Virginia blends global experience with entrepreneurial purpose, driving Cape Town’s evolution as a hub for innovation, equity and opportunity.
Taubie Motlhabane
CEO of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Taubie believes Cape Town goes far beyond its awards and beautiful skyline, it is also the ultimate destination for commerce, innovation and celebration. She is a passionate optimist at the forefront of driving business tourism and economic growth in the city.
René Parker
Co-founder & Director of RLabs, and AfriLabs Board Chair
Through her work as a tech innovator and ecosystem builder, René is helping to shape a more inclusive future for Cape Town where innovation, diversity and opportunity grow hand in hand.
Jamie Wyngaard
Co-founder and CXO of Loop
From spearheading innovative and inclusive digital payment systems to driving impactful social entrepreneurship, Jamie has a knack for transforming local challenges into scalable global solutions, driven by a belief in Cape Town’s unmatched talent and potential.
Tamer Taskin
Founder and Director of Petrofer Industrial Oils
With a global outlook and deep belief in collaboration, international business leader Tamer champions Cape Town as a city where trust, innovation and unity form the foundation for sustainable investment and growth.
Siddharth Goel
Head of EXL South Africa
Global business leader and advocate for shared growth, Siddharth Goel is leveraging his experience in data, AI and service innovation to reframe global perceptions of Cape Town as a world-class investment destination.
Ryan Ravens
CEO of Accelerate Cape Town
With his global perspective, proven leadership and deep connection to the City, Ryan exemplifies the spirit of Cape Town by being bold, resilient and ready to take on the world.
Marlene le Roux
CEO of Artscape Theatre
Marlene sees Cape Town as a powerful investment destination defined by its vibrant community, entrepreneurial spirit, and human connection. She is a passionate advocate for inclusion and diversity, particularly championing the rights of disabled persons.
Luvuyo Rani
CEO of Silulo Ulutho Technologies
Entrepreneur, educator and changemaker, Luvuyo Rani is redefining what inclusive growth looks like, one community and one connection at a time. Building a forward-thinking future from the heart of Cape Town, his journey is a reminder of the impact of bridging the digital divide.
Joshin Raghubar
Founder and Executive Chairman of iKineo Ventures
From making moves in everything from digital health to immersive tourism, Joshin is an inspiring visionary helping to define Cape Town’s global identity as a hub of innovation, purpose and forward thinking.
Jason Lock
Managing Director, South Africa, and Vice President, Africa, at Concentrix
Jason is redefining Cape Town’s role on the global stage, where technology meets world-class human capability. Under his visionary leadership and along with his exceptional team, they are driving international confidence in Cape Town, showcasing it as a premier destination for high-value investment and skilled talent.
David Green
CEO of the V&A Waterfront
Leading one of Africa’s most successful mixed-use destinations, David Green is helping cement Cape Town’s reputation as a world-class city for investors seeking impact and opportunity.
Gregg Potter
Founder and Executive Director of the International Institute on Collaboration
Grounded, candid and magnetic, Gregg Potter is an ambassador who sells Cape Town not just as an opportunity, but as an invitation to slow down, connect and invest in a city that’s building the future from the heart.