Mamello Selamolela

Mamello Selamolela is a recently appointed Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), joining the firm's Johannesburg office in January 2024.12 She brings a wealth of experience in the telecommunications and fintech industries, with a career spanning over 15 years in both consulting and executive roles.23

Professional Background

Selamolela's career trajectory includes:

1. Previous roles:

   • Managing Executive for Group Strategy & Innovation at Vodacom Group2
   • Various positions at MTN in South Africa1
   • Consultant at McKinsey & Company in South Africa and London12

2. Industry expertise:

   • Strong focus on Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)1
   • Specialization in digital strategy and transformation, business strategy, commercial and operations management, and innovation2

3. Consulting experience:

   • Over 15 years of combined telco and consulting experience2

Role at BCG

At BCG, Selamolela is:

• A core member of the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice1
• Focused on TMT in emerging markets, particularly in Africa12
• Affiliated with the Social Impact and Technology & Digital Advantage practices1

Education

Selamolela's educational background includes:

• Honours and Master's degrees from the University of Cape Town2
• MBA from London Business School2

Additional Responsibilities

Outside of her role at BCG, Selamolela:

• Serves as the chair of the Industry Advisory Panel on digital transformation for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)2
• Works with the Nextgen Enterprises and Institutions cluster to shape digital technology research and industrial application2

Selamolela's appointment at BCG is seen as a strategic move to strengthen the firm's telco capabilities in the Africa region, leveraging her extensive industry knowledge and consulting expertise to drive digital transformation and societal impact.23