Ayabonga Sithole

Ayabonga Sithole is a Social Connection Fellow at the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection, focusing on global partnerships to address loneliness since September 2024. As a Fellow at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation since January 2016, Ayabonga supports future entrepreneurs through scholarship and fellowship programs. Currently serving as a Facilitator and Coach at Debate Mate, Ayabonga teaches debating and communication skills to students and professionals. Prior experience includes a Senior Manager position in Analytics & Insights at Procter & Gamble, leading consumer research and insights in South Africa, and a managerial role at The Boston Consulting Group, where project work included leadership development and customer research. Ayabonga holds a Master's degree in Cognitive and Decision Sciences from UCL, an Honours degree in Management Accounting from Stellenbosch University, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Pretoria. Education was completed at Durban Girls' High School.