Phumlani Nkontwana is a development economist, researcher, and entrepreneur involved in the science and practice of entrepreneurship-led sustainable development in Africa. He is the founding Academic Director of the Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship at Stellenbosch University (AGCAE.africa) and founding CEO of Fuata Africa (Fuata.org).

During his career, Phumlani has actively participated in multiple social change projects to enhance entrepreneurship-led sustainable development in Africa.