Yolanda Mzimba, Managing Director of Vev Group and Emampondweni Personnel, is a visionary leader renowned for her exceptional ability to balance strategic decision-making with financial acumen. With over 23 years of experience in strategic talent acquisition and executive search, Yolanda has spent over 15 years at the helm of Emampondweni, where she honed her expertise in rigorous vetting and profiling of candidates and recruitment processes.
As a serial entrepreneur, Yolanda has diversified business interests across multiple high-growth sectors. She founded Vev Group, an entity with subsidiaries including Vev IIPS (investigations, Intelligence and Physical Security), Vev Tech, Vev Careers, VevPay, Vev Gaming, Vev Entertainment, and NjaYum (Vev NPO). Yolanda is a formidable force in the recruitment industry, security vetting, and profiling, as well as payroll and payment systems.
A skilled headhunter, Yolanda has successfully placed candidates in strategic roles across various companies. She continually seeks viable business opportunities, driven by her motto: "If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough." This philosophy underscores her bold approach to entrepreneurship and business growth. She holds a Diploma in Office Administration.
Lukhanyiso Mzimba is a Director at Vev with experience across fintech, human resources, and brand management. She has managed key accounts, developed strategic partnerships, and driven initiatives that deliver measurable growth across sectors.
She holds a BCom in Economics and a BCom Honours in Business Management, and is currently completing her MBA. Lukhanyiso combines strong academic grounding with practical leadership, focusing on sustainable growth, innovation, and long-term client value.
Yonela Somdaka is a Director at Vev Group, providing strategic leadership across the company's interests in fintech, industrial technology, and B2B SaaS. She leverages her extensive background in product management and AI-driven solutions to guide market positioning and long-term value creation.
Yonela brings a truly global perspective, earned through a Master of Science in Computer Science from Europe and an MBA from the United States with a focus on Analytics. This powerful combination of deep technical knowledge, data-driven business strategy, and strategic acumen allows her to drive innovation and sustainable market expansion for Vev Group's partners.
