Zandile Hlatywayo

Chief of Staff, Head of Strategy

As ATP's Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy, Zandi plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's growth trajectory and forming strategic partnerships across Africa's energy and climate sectors. Based in Johannesburg, she leverages her expertise in organizational strategy and stakeholder engagement to connect ATP with key ecosystem players, helping build bridges between talent and transformative sustainability projects.

Zandi brings seven years of strategic leadership experience from McKinsey & Company, where she spearheaded complex organizational transformations and scaled high-impact initiatives. Her most notable achievement included leading McKinsey Forward, the firm's flagship direct-to-consumer EdTech program that successfully engaged 200,000+ young professionals across 60+ countries. She has developed particular expertise in public and social sector initiatives, combining strategic vision with operational execution to translate ambitious visions into measurable impact. 

A metallurgical engineer by training, Zandi holds Bachelor of Engineering degrees (Undergraduate and Honours) from the University of Pretoria.

At ATP,  Zandi is committed to creating systems that empower African professionals while addressing climate challenges through strategic talent deployment and innovative partnerships. Her aim is to ensure ATP's model creates both immediate opportunities and lasting capacity across the continent.