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Maukeni Ribeiro, Brand Strategist & Speaker
Short Bio
Maukeni Ribeiro helps founders, executives, public figures, and organisations build visible, trusted, and influential brands—so their work is understood, respected, and rewarded.
A brand strategist, communications expert, and speaker, she works at the intersection of brand strategy, strategic communications, PR, and reputation management. Maukeni is the founder of Brand Elevate Consult and brings over a decade of experience across financial services, advertising, governance, politics, and FMCG. She is recognised among the Top 100 Career Women in Africa (2024) and Top 100 African Creators (2025).
Mid-length Bio
Maukeni Ribeiro is a brand strategist, strategic communications expert, and speaker who helps founders, executives, public figures, and organisations build visible, trusted, and influential brands—so their work is clearly understood, respected, and rewarded.
Her work sits at the intersection of brand strategy, strategic communications, PR, and reputation management, supporting both individual leaders and institutions to articulate their value with clarity, authority, and presence, particularly in high-stakes and highly visible environments.
With over a decade of experience spanning financial services, advertising, governance, politics, and FMCG, Maukeni has shaped award-winning campaigns, guided government and institutional communications, and elevated corporate and personal brands across Africa. She has also designed and delivered high-impact speaking, training, and leadership development engagements for organisations at scale.
Maukeni is the founder of Brand Elevate Consult, where she operates as a strategic partner to leaders and institutions who understand that visibility, influence, and reputation must be built deliberately. Her current focus is on keynote speaking, executive and organisational training, and strategic advisory, helping leaders strengthen leadership presence, communication clarity, and reputational credibility.
She has been recognised among the Top 100 Career Women in Africa (2024) and the Top 100 African Creators (2025) for her impact in visibility, thought leadership, and strategic communication across the continent.
Full Bio
Maukeni Ribeiro is a brand strategist, strategic communications expert, and speaker who helps founders, executives, public figures, and organisations build visible, trusted, and influential brands—so their work is understood, respected, and rewarded.
Her work operates at the intersection of brand strategy, strategic communications, public relations, and reputation management, supporting leaders and institutions to articulate their value with clarity, authority, and presence in complex and high-stakes environments.
With over a decade of experience across financial services, advertising, governance, politics, and FMCG, Maukeni has shaped award-winning campaigns, guided government and institutional communications, and elevated corporate and personal brands across Africa. Her career spans advisory roles, leadership communications, and reputation-critical engagements where credibility and public perception directly impact outcomes.
Maukeni is the founder of Brand Elevate Consult, a boutique strategy firm where she works as a strategic partner to leaders and institutions who understand that visibility, influence, and reputation must be built intentionally—not left to chance. Her advisory work is selective and focused on long-term positioning, leadership presence, and trust-based influence.
Her current focus is on speaking, training, and strategic advisory, including:
- Keynote talks and conference speaking on leadership visibility, influence, reputation, and communication
- Executive, team, and organisational training in brand leadership, strategic communication, and reputational management
- Thought leadership platforms, including her YouTube shows Positioned, Reputation Radar, and Civic Signal
- Writing and commentary on leadership, reputation, civic engagement, and creative expression
Maukeni’s work has earned her recognition among the Top 100 Career Women in Africa (2024) and the Top 100 African Creators (2025), reflecting her growing impact in thought leadership, visibility, and strategic communication across the continent.
Keni Ribeiro 