Cheryl Jacob is a seasoned development professional with over 20 years of experience across Africa and Southeast Asia. She specialises insocialimpact investing, international development, fund management, and strategy. As the former Head of Social Entrepreneurship at E Squared Investments, she led the creation of a multi-million rand impact portfolio, including award-winning micro-entrepreneurial models. Cheryl is the Founder and Chief Growth Officer of REASONATE, a consultancy providing strategic advisory services to development organisations across Africa. She has partnered with global entities like the UNDP, the Obama Foundation, Oxfam, and the South African Department of Social Development, offering expertise in health systems, social innovation, and leadership coaching. Cheryl holds certifications in Strategy and Entrepreneurship from Harvard Business School and is an ICF-accredited leadership coach. She serves on multiple boards and is a sought-after speaker on impact investing and entrepreneurship, with a proven track record of mentoring leaders and building social enterprise ecosystems.