Wiseman nkuhlu biography definition

Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu is Chancellor of the University of Pretoria, Chairman of Rothschild (SA) and a director of companies, and was President of the Geneva based International Organisation of Employers from June 2008 to May 2011.

He served as Economic Advisor of the President of the Republic of South Africa, TM Mbeki, and as Chief Executive of the Secretariat of New Partnership for Africa’s Development NEPAD from October 2000 to July 2005.

He played a major role in the elaboration of NEPAD policy framework and in promoting the programme both in Africa and internationally.

From 1989 to 2000, LW Nkuhlu served as a director of a number of major companies, including Standard Bank, South African Breweries, Old Mutual, Tongaat Hulett and BMW.

He also played a leading role in development as Chief Executive of the Independent Development Trust for three years and as Chairman of the Development Bank of Southern Africa from 1993 to July 2000. He served as Chairman of MEEG Bank in the Easter