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Lesley Donna Williams

Lesley is an international process facilitator specialising in innovation leadership, strategy, multi-stakeholder collaboration, cultural policy and diplomacy. She founded Africa's first Impact Hub and served as the founding CEO of Wits University's Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct.

There, she led the development of Mollo Animation Studio and Academy, the Gaming Hub, and advanced digital skills and entrepreneurship programmes. These platforms have contributed significantly to Africa's entrepreneurial, digital, and creative economies. Her contribution has been recognised globally. She was awarded Chevalier de l'Ordre national du mérite (Knight of the National Order of Merit) of France, is a recognised Obama Leader, and an Aspen Ideas Fellow.

Position: International Process Facilitator
Schedule
2026-10-31 Panel Discussion
Virtual Production & Infrastructure Gap: Financing Studios, not just Stories
Time 04:15 p.m