Lindani Dube takes on CHRO role at TransUnion

Sphumelele Khumalo 20 March 2025

Lindani Dube has been appointed as the CHRO at TransUnion Africa and the TransUnion Global Capability Centre Africa.

In her role, she looks forward to creating a more innovative, inclusive and impactful environment that is helping solve challenges such as financial inclusion for all.

“It’s been just a few weeks since I was appointed at Transunion and the TransUnion Global Capability Centre Africa, and I’m really excited about the work we are doing to solve problems that matter for our beloved African continent," she shares.

“I am pleased to have found a culture that empowers our people to be their best selves, and one that was recently recognised as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for the past 5 years.”

Lindani brings over two decades of experience to her new position, having previously held senior HR roles at major corporations.

She has served as the HR and communications director for South Africa at Holcim, the group executive head of HR at MultiChoice Group, and the executive head of human resources for Africa and South Africa at Worley. She also held the position of group human resources director for Africa at Howden.

Lindani holds a master of business leadership (MBL) in strategic HR management from the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership, and a postgraduate diploma in business management from the University of South Africa.

Sphumelele Khumalo

Sphumelele Khumalo is the senior writer for CHRO South Africa. With a background in health journalism, she brings a passion for storytelling and an interest in exploring the human side of every story, one word at a time. When she’s not meeting deadlines, you might find her experimenting in the kitchen, or chasing sunsets.

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