Vuyo Mpako

Managing Director of NEXT176 at Old Mutual

As the Managing Director of NEXT176, a subsidiary of Old Mutual Limited, Vuyo Mpako leads strategic partnerships and alliances for the Old Mutual Group, as well as corporate venture building and investments. With over 25 years of experience in technology-driven businesses within the financial services sector, he has a proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and digital transformation across a range of industries, including banking, telecommunications, insurance, and technology.

Vuyo is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs, building ecosystems, and addressing complex challenges through cutting-edge solutions. He holds an MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science, an MSc in Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and executive certifications from Stanford University and the MIT Sloan School of Management. In addition, he serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Anthemis Insurance Venture Growth Fund and holds board positions across the NEXT176 venture portfolio.