Zoleka Lisa is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs at South African Breweries (SAB), a position she has held since July 2019. With over a decade of experience across various functions within the company, she has played a key role in shaping SAB’s reputation, public policy, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability efforts in Southern Africa.
Before joining SAB, Zoleka spent more than nine years at Accenture, a global leader in strategy, consulting, digital, and technology services. As a Senior Manager, she led key initiatives that spanned a range of industries, honing her skills in strategic thinking, corporate governance, and transformational leadership.
Zoleka holds a BSc in Environmental Science and Economics from the University of Cape Town and an Honours degree from the University of the Witwatersrand. She has also completed Executive Development programmes at prestigious institutions, including Wits Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the London School of Economics and Political Science.
In her current role, Zoleka is a member of the executive committee and oversees the corporate affairs strategy for South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Namibia, including public policy, stakeholder relations, transformation, entrepreneurship, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Her leadership extends to key board roles, including serving as a trustee of the SAB Foundation, and contributing as a board member of the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) and she previously was a on the board for the global AB InBev Foundation and Business Unity South Africa (BUSA).
Passionate about driving meaningful change, Zoleka is committed to ensuring that the initiatives she leads resonate deeply with the communities they serve. Her mission is to be an impactful business leader across Africa, with a focus on social responsibility, sustainability, and championing inclusive growth. She leads and mentors a diverse team of change agents who are dedicated to enhancing social impact, driving transformation, and contributing to long-term business growth and prosperity in the region.