Lwandle Fakazi | Africa Practice Lead
Africa International Advisors Inc

Lwandle Fakazi serves as an Associate Partner and the Africa Practice Lead at AIA, where he brings a rich background in analyzing and enhancing industrial and business processes for heightened efficiency and productivity. His expertise extends to reengineering business frameworks and applying advanced analytical techniques to formulate comprehensive solutions. With a strategic focus on nurturing the growth of the African market, Lwandle is instrumental in overseeing projects with continent-wide implications. His commitment to cultivating a sustainable and prosperous African market is rooted in his belief that future success hinges on establishing symbiotic partnerships that promote mutual growth and development. Since his induction into AIA in 2017, Lwandle has significantly contributed to numerous initiatives across both the South African public and private sectors. He has played a pivotal role in regional projects, notably the SADC's Regional Gas Masterplan, and has led efforts in Strategy Facilitation and Development, ensuring alignment of organizations with their core mandates through the creation of tailored Business and Operating Models. His areas of specialization encompass Business Process Mapping and Re-engineering, Data Analysis, Organisational Design, and Process Modelling. Lwandle's prior experience includes the conceptualization and execution of business cases for energy efficiency projects within the platinum mining sector. These initiatives were aimed at bolstering environmental sustainability and reducing operational costs, underscoring his capacity to drive impactful change and operational excellence in various industries.