Thabo Lenneiye

Thabo Lenneiye is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership and sustainable practices in academia and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as the Managing Director of the Sustainable Agriculture Fund at the University of Pennsylvania, Thabo focuses on research that intersects agriculture, climate change, and energy transition. Thabo's roles as a Senior Fellow at the Wharton School, Associate Scholar at Penn Medicine, and Lecturer at the Weitzman School of Design further highlight a commitment to education and leadership development. Previous experience includes co-founding MisenBox to connect independent restaurants, serving as Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Cambridge, and a decade at Gensler in various design and management roles. Education credentials include an MBA from the University of Cambridge and dual master's degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, complemented by a bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto.