ADELE JACQUELINE LATCHMAN

Adele Latchman is a seasoned nonprofit executive and governance specialist with over 12 years of experience leading multi site education programmes, donor funded initiatives, and organisational operations across South Africa. She has built a reputation for strengthening programme management systems, embedding accountability, and translating strategic vision into measurable outcomes that drive sustainable impact for vulnerable youth. Most recently, Adele served as Acting General Manager: Operations & Technology at PROTEC, where she provided strategic and operational leadership during an executive transition. In this role, she oversaw national STEM education programmes, aligning delivery with organisational strategy, donor commitments, and key performance indicators. Her career includes serving as CEO of The President’s Award for Youth Empowerment, where she directed a national youth development programme, designed a five year strategy, and implemented monitoring and evaluation systems that enhanced organisational learning and accountability. She also managed budgets of approximately R3 million annually, achieving clean audit outcomes while building strong donor and stakeholder relationships. Earlier, Adele held senior roles at PROTEC and the Sanlam Foundation, where she managed large teams, coordinated programme expansion, and delivered more than 50 donor reports and board presentations. Her expertise spans governance frameworks, board reporting, risk management, donor stewardship, and impact communications. Adele is also certified as a Career Analyst through Edumilestones, equipping her to provide internationally recognised career counselling services to professionals and students. This complements her leadership in nonprofit strategy with a personal commitment to empowering individuals to align education, skills, and career pathways. Her qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Social Engagement Practice from the University of Cape Town, the Nedcor Foundation Management Programme at GIBS Business School, and ongoing certification in career development counselling. She is recognised by peers and colleagues as a strategic thinker, mentor, and empathetic leader who combines operational rigour with a passion for social impact. Adele’s executive value proposition lies in her ability to lead during organisational transitions, strengthen governance and compliance, and embed monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems that ensure transparency and donor confidence. Trusted to deliver results at board level, she consistently demonstrates resilience, integrity, and a commitment to building stronger communities through education, empowerment, and sustainable development.