Thabo Limema is a seasoned banking professional with over 15 years of local, regional, and international experience. Born and raised in the Free State province, his humble upbringing shaped his ability to connect with people across diverse backgrounds. His passion for inclusion has driven his active involvement in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging forums & platforms at work, and to serve on boards of social enterprises that champion the empowerment of marginalised communities. Thabo chairs the Absa Men’s Forum, promoting allyship, wellness, and efforts to end gender-based violence (GBV). Following his participation in the Gender & Corruption Symposium in 2024, he expanded his advocacy through events, collaborations and co-founding AWACN Men in 2025. In 2025, he joined the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group, contributing to the GBV prevention priority area. A Chartered Accountant, he holds a Bachelor of Accounting from Rhodes University and an Executive Master in Finance from INSEAD.