Accenture South Africa Names Soweto-Born Executive Kgomotso Lebele as Country Managing Director

From Soweto Roots to Corporate Leadership

Kgomotso Lebele, who sources indicate was “born and bred in Diepkloof, Soweto,” has been appointed Country Managing Director of Accenture South Africa effective October 1, 2025, according to recent reports. The appointment represents the culmination of a 21-year career with the global professional services company that began with an internship program.

From Soweto Roots to Corporate Leadership
Educational Foundation and Career Progression
Leadership Approach and Team Management
Corporate Context and Personal Philosophy
Personal Interests and Aspirations

Educational Foundation and Career Progression

Lebele’s educational background includes a matric from Ngaka Maseko High School followed by a biochemistry degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, according to her professional profile. She later pursued a master’s degree in information technology from the University of Pretoria and completed executive education at multiple institutions including Wits Business School and Harvard Business School.

Reports state that Lebele began her professional journey with various internships before joining Accenture’s own internship program, where she earned approximately R900 monthly in her first paid position. Analysts suggest this humble beginning makes her rise through the ranks over 21 years to country leadership particularly noteworthy.

Leadership Approach and Team Management

As Country MD, Lebele reportedly leads 1,449 employees and describes her management style as inclusive. Sources close to the executive indicate she considers her personal best achievement to be offering 50 students jobs at Accenture following the introduction of a learn-to-earn programme in 2021., according to industry analysis

When asked about influences, Lebele credited her mother and grandmother as having the biggest impact on her life, while noting her brother significantly influenced her career development, according to the profile.

Corporate Context and Personal Philosophy

Accenture, the global professional services company Lebele now leads in South Africa, reportedly helps organizations build their digital core and optimize operations. The company is described as talent- and innovation-led with approximately 779,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries.

Lebele’s life philosophy, according to sources, is “show up and be kind.” She reportedly views joining Accenture as her biggest career opportunity, while acknowledging disappointment from a dormant company she registered with friends in 2005 that never launched successfully.

Personal Interests and Aspirations

Outside professional responsibilities, Lebele’s interests include reading leadership and technology books, enjoying South African traditional food with occasional whisky, and playing golf – her favorite sport. She reportedly expressed admiration for American professional golfer Tiger Woods, whom she would most like to meet, and South African business leader Mike Teke as the businessperson who has impressed her most.

Lebele is married to Grace Itumeleng and has three children aged 14, 8, and 4. According to reports, she supports both Kaizer Chiefs and Manchester United football clubs and drives a BMW, though she has no pets and dislikes cauliflower and broccoli.

Looking forward, sources indicate Lebele hopes for equitable opportunities for all in South Africa, reflecting her journey from Diepkloof to corporate leadership through education and determination.