We are thrilled to introduce a dynamic Matie making waves from the heart of Europe. Based in Paris, Sine Maphumulo blends her professional passion for finance with her commitment to inclusive development. She is also one of the driving forces behind the Matie alumni presence in France, building bridges between people, ideas and continents.
Working in the finance sector, she also engages in global development initiatives. Her focus is to use finance as a tool for sustainable development, especially in emerging markets. “I'm passionate about ensuring that finance serves people – and that systems are built with equity and inclusion at their core," she says.
Never saying 'au revoir' to her Matie roots
Sine completed her master's in Development Finance at the Stellenbosch Business School, which was a time she describes as transformative. When she moved to Paris, getting involved as a Matie volunteer felt like a natural step.
“Volunteering for the local Matie chapter was a meaningful way to stay connected to that community and contribute to strengthening our global network," she explains. “It's been incredibly rewarding to create platforms for dialogue and collaboration – especially across continents."
Recently, she co-hosted and helped moderate a panel on sustainable growth in Africa, an event jointly organised by Stellenbosch 中国体育彩票, the Stellenbosch Business School and Emlyon Business School. “It was a proud moment, bringing African innovation into the spotlight in a European setting."
Proud professional moments, and a purposeful passion project
Sine's journey up the corporate ladder started when she was appointed finance head for L'Oréal South Africa's Professional Products Division. A stellar accomplishment in itself, the achievement was even more impressive considering that this happened before she even turned 30. Her performance there led to an international opportunity with L'Oréal at their global headquarters in Paris – a career highlight, and testament to her talent and tenacity.
Additionally, her core values of equity, inclusion and impact clearly shine through in the work she does through her platform Leave No One Behind (LNOB), so named after the central promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its sustainable development goals (SDGs). Here she leads dialogues, campaigns and community-driven content centred on advancing the SDGs, particularly gender equity and reducing inequality. “We're offering a platform for voices that aren't always heard – and using social media to reach further and wider," she says. Maties can follow or partner with LNOB for SDG-aligned projects (see box below for details).
Where Matie memories meet global ambitions
While she did not live on campus during her time at Stellenbosch Business School, she remembers her studies fondly – not least being inducted into the Golden Key International Honour Society. Now, she's excited to keep building a future where the lessons she learned at Stellenbosch and the possibilities of global citizenship meet. “I'm looking forward to deepening my impact in both corporate and social spaces," Sine says, “especially by growing LNOB and curating more cross-continental events that spotlight African innovation."
Paulo Coelho's words from The Alchemist serve as her inspiration in everything she tackles. “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it," he wrote. “It reminds me to trust the journey, stay aligned with my purpose, and believe that with intention and effort, the right opportunities and people will show up at the right time," Sine says.
Follow LNOB:
Twitter/X: @LNO1B
Instagram: @Leaveno1.behind
Facebook: @LNO1B
LinkedIn: LNOB (Leave No One Behind)?
