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Lungelo Bhengu
Human Resources & Talent Management @Danone
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I am a seasoned HR professional with over 20 years of experience in Talent Management, Leadership Development, Transformation, and Learning and Development. I have worked with leading global brands such as HEINEKEN, RCL Foods, Kimberly Clarke, Nestle, and MTN SA. Currently, a Senior HRBP at Danone, managing a budget of approximately R480 million and a headcount of around 300 employees. The role includes building relationships with Directors and COE leads, executing culture transformation initiatives, and managing talent management programs. In my previous roles, I have demonstrated the ability to lead and innovate. As a Talent Optimisation Executive at Business Connection, I designed and implemented talent management programs and developed talent strategies. At Tiger Brands, I developed frameworks and tools to support talent review and succession planning processes. Key skills include workforce planning, data analytics, leadership development, and employee wellness. Her career achievements include leading mergers, designing and launching leadership programs, and developing talent management frameworks. Using my leadership and development capabilities, I have been instrumental in creating high-performance cultures and improving employee satisfaction, successfully rolled out employee engagement and culture initiatives, managed performance management systems, and developed strategic partnerships to grow businesses. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Diploma in Human Resource Management from the University of South Africa, and several certificates in leadership and program evaluation. I am currently pursuing a Post Graduate in Business Administration with GIBS to complete in October 2025.More...