Dr. Puleng Mokhoalibei

The Innovation Catalyst, Design Thinking & Future Strategy Specialist

Meet Dr. Puleng Mokhoalibe

Dr. Puleng is the CEO of the Alchemy Inspiration. She has a passion for creativity, design thinking and innovation. She has twenty years of experience working in the private sector, government and in higher educational institutions. She is a mother of two children, and wife of one and a sister of three. Her academic background entails a BSc in Computer Science and Statistics, an MBA and a PhD in Business Management from the University of Cape Town. Her international peers have recognised Makhoalibe as a global leader in creativity and innovation.

In 2013, she received an award recognising her contribution to the international community of innovators and creatives. In 2016, she received an Africa Social Innovation Leardership Award. In 2019, she was selected as one of the twenty women leaders of the world (WLW) has now joined the WLW council. She is a speaker, panelist, facilitator, consultant locally and internationally and a published author.

Dr. Puleng Makhoalibe – Founder of Alchemy Inspiration

Born with a curious mind and a passion for problem-solving, Dr. Puleng Makhoalibe began her academic journey with a BSc in Computer Science and Statistics.

Force of nature

Henley fellow Dr Puleng Makhoalibe’s love of creativity, design thinking and innovation are reflected in her colourful approach to her work at the intersection of creativity and business.