Professor Halima Khunoethe, is an esteemed academic, business leader, and governance expert, serves as Vice Chancellor at the European Digital University, focusing on Africa. She chairs the BRICS Plus Partners Women in Business Alliance (WBA) – Capacity Development work stream and is part of the South Africa participants in the BRICS Plus Partners Russia Platforms this year. As a committee member of the African Peer Review Mechanism, she contributes to enhancing governance practices in Africa and the globe.

Her commitment to business development, gender equality, and community empowerment is evident through board memberships at MINARA Chamber of Commerce and the Islamic Dawa Movement of South Africa. Additionally, she presence global influence through her participation in the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the African Association of Administrative Sciences (AAPAM).

As a respected scholar, her research spans state capacity, business systems, finance, AI, cryptocurrencies, and gender equality, earning global recognition. Her works are endorsed by President of South Africa His Excellency Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa whom she advises on request and has forwarded three of her published books (a first in the world for a citizen to have such honour). Her books are utilized in university curricula worldwide.

Continuously pursuing excellence, Professor Khunoethe is completing her second Ph.D. and a Private Pilot License (PPP), showcasing her innovative leadership in academia and beyond.