Lynette Ntuli

Lynette Ntuli is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Innate Investment Solutions, a South African firm specialising in property, asset, and infrastructure development and management. With over 19 years of experience in the commercial built environment, Lynette has established herself as an influential business thought leader and strategist. Her lived experiences as a Black woman navigating and excelling in traditionally male-dominated industries have profoundly shaped her advocacy for racial equality. This perspective enriches her speaking engagements, where she addresses topics such as Strategise to Optimise, focusing on strategy facilitation and implementation; A New World Order, discussing the emerging dynamics in future organisations; and Women Wired to Win, offering workplace strategies for women in business.

Lynette’s career began with notable achievements, including becoming the first woman in Sub-Saharan Africa to serve as General Manager of a super-regional shopping centre, The Pavilion, in 2008. This pioneering role set the stage for her subsequent endeavours in the property and infrastructure sectors. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish Innate Investment Solutions in 2009, aiming to provide holistic development solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. Lynette’s commitment to fostering inclusive growth is further exemplified by her role as Founding Director and Chairman of IgniteSA.com, a youth-oriented digital media platform dedicated to education, skills, and entrepreneurial development.

Throughout her career, Lynette has garnered numerous accolades recognising her leadership and contributions. In 2008, she received the Fun Fearless Female Award from Cosmopolitan Magazine. She was named one of the Top 200 Leaders of Tomorrow by the St. Gallen Symposium in 2014 and was honoured as a Glamour Woman of the Year in the Business category the same year. Additionally, Lynette has been acknowledged as a World Economic Forum Global Shaper and an Archbishop Desmond Tutu Fellow, reflecting her influence and dedication to transformative leadership .

In her speaking engagements, Lynette delves deeper into her areas of expertise. The Millennial Sounding Board explores integrating youthful dynamism into boardroom discussions, while Bricks to Clicks examines the rise of fintech and proptech and their impact on our lifestyles. Her talk on Responsive, Relatable, and Relevant Business in an Evolving World addresses meeting evolving consumer needs through adaptive products and digital capabilities. Central to all her presentations is a focus on racial equality, drawing from her personal journey to advocate for inclusive and equitable business practices. Lynette’s unique blend of professional acumen and lived experience makes her a compelling choice for organisations seeking a speaker who can inspire and drive meaningful conversations around diversity, inclusion, and strategic innovation.