Our People

Meet the Team

Passionate educators and advocates dedicated to empowering South Africa's youngest learners with the tools they need to build bold futures.

Leadership & Education Team

Dedicated professionals committed to youth empowerment

Mpho Mnyakeni

Founder & CEO

Mpho has spent the past eight years in the education sector and is passionate about youth development, empowerment, entrepreneurship, and creating platforms that provide access to knowledge and opportunity.

As both a business owner and advocate for youth development, she founded Mini CEO to equip children with practical skills that prepare them for the future.

Lesiba Atania Kekana

Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Specialist

Lesiba is an Economics Honours graduate, entrepreneur, and educator passionate about finance, entrepreneurship, and youth development. She holds TEFL and ECD certifications for Grade R and Foundation Phase.

With experience in education, online business, and customer service, she empowers others through financial literacy, skills development, and lifelong learning.

Lebogang Ngobeni

Curriculum & Programmes Lead

Lebogang is a dedicated and qualified early learning specialist with years of experience in NGO, early learning, and childcare roles.

She holds a Higher Certification in Early Childhood Education and Care (passed with distinction), along with Play-Based Learning certifications spanning Birth–Grade 1.

Building Our Team

As Mini CEO grows, we are actively building a team of dedicated educators, facilitators, and partners who share our vision of empowering young learners. Profiles of additional team members will be featured here soon.

If you believe in our mission and want to be part of this movement, we would love to hear from you.