AD-BOARD MEMBER

Raksha Naidoo  

Raksha is a BSc graduate and an executive level professional who has amassed over two decades of experience in various analytical, production leadership and general management disciplines.

Raksha views the power of teamwork, consultation, and communication as the key pillars of all her successes. To this end, she is passionate about the transfer of knowledge to enable all members of her team to grow both personally and professionally. She has built harmonious relationships at all levels of the organisation and within industry to enable the achievement of common goals.

One of Raksha’s biggest passions is people. Over the years that has come in different forms, always being the go-to friend, the listener and problem solver, mentor, and leader, getting involved in various charity initiatives whenever possible, including founding a non-profit company called The Girlfriends Group, and even play match maker to friends looking for love. When Raksha sees potential in someone, she invests hard in them. She wants to see them develop, grow, and become the best version of themselves. This mentorship passion
propelled Raksha to get involved with Women in Mining South Africa organisation, where she currently holds the position of WiMSA Chairperson. This passion was further acknowledged when she was nominated as one of 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining, in 2022, and the Power of Women Certificate of Recognition in Mining, in 2023.

Currently, she serves as a Board Member, on the Mineral and Petroleum Board, as part of the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources of South Africa. And Raksha holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of The Particle Group.

What excites you about being a part of the WomenIN Ad Board? 

I am excited to be involved in a community that is committed to change!  As a Board, our varied experiences have allowed us to learn about what is affecting and what is impacting women in different sectors, so we are then able to positively create a WiN Festival that speaks to all women.  I am looking forward to pouring my passion into creating a festival that will build the future female leaders of our country.  

Why is it important for women to collaborate? 

Because together, we make magic.  WomenIN allows for peer-to-peer learning and brings women from all sectors together to share ideas/thoughts/challenges and wins, such that we can learn from each other, and we can amplify our vision for a collaborative and empowered future.   

Why should people attend WiN Fest 2025? 

This festival is your entry into a new community and sisterhood.  It will give you access to conversations, connections and opportunities that will facilitate both your personal and professional growth.  Diarise it now! You really don’t want to miss out.