Ofentse Madisha is a husband and father who is a seasoned public policy leader with a robust record in shaping government and regulatory frameworks for technology and engineering driven industries spanning over 10 years. As Head of Public Policy for Uber South Africa, he manages experts to implement initiatives that foster progressive regulatory environments for shared mobility, access, and the future of work. His career combines extensive technical expertise in public and private consulting, research and education across Sub-Saharan Africa. A background as a transport economics and logistics management lecturer, a prolific contributor to academic journals and media publications and hands-on leadership in the transport and industrial supply chains. Moreover, Ofentse has a proven ability to lead and collaborate with high-performing, cross-functional teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive impactful change in public policy and industry relations.

Areas of Interest

• Public Policy Making, Analysis and Execution
• Future of Work Management and Coordination across Africa
• Trade and Industrial Development Specializing in Transportation and Logistics
• Travel Behavior Modeling with Discrete Choice Models
• Multimodal and Integrated Transport Planning
• Industrial Affairs in Cross-sectoral industries

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