2026’s Influential Women Leaders in Marketing, Media and Commercial Strategy
Across three decades in media, marketing, publishing, partnerships, and entrepreneurship, Davlynne has developed a distinctive understanding of what makes a brand meaningful and commercially relevant. From South African media to the launch of Forbes Africa, and from an exceptionally challenging transition to the…

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Davlynne Lidbetter
Co-Founder, Beau Monde Traveller & Founder, PadelLux
From South African media to Forbes Africa’s record-breaking launch, from 8,000 unanswered CVs to building a growing portfolio of luxury, lifestyle and emerging brands, Davlynne Lidbetter’s career has been defined by commercial instinct, resilience and an ability to recognise opportunity before it becomes obvious.
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Masebedi Ndima
Founder & Creative Director | Kace In Point

Sophia Kudjordji
Chief Corporate Communications Officer. Jospong Group of Companies





