Saint-Francis Tohlang

Saint-Francis Tohlang, Global Senior Director of Communications for Mars Cocoa Enterprise, is a strategic leader with expertise spanning corporate affairs, trend analysis, and innovation. Formerly Nestlé’s youngest regional executive (East & Southern Africa), he led communications across 23 countries and held roles at Deloitte, Flux Trends, and Nestlé HQ in Switzerland. A World Economic Forum Global Shaper and Destiny Man’s 2013 “Top 40 Under 40” honoree, he shapes global discourse on youth and sustainability while advising organizations like the PRCA Africa Board. Recognized for pioneering trend insights (contributor to New Urban Tribes of South Africa and TrendWatching.com), he holds a Master’s (with distinction) from UCT and a Rhodes scholarship, cementing his influence at the nexus of communications, innovation, and Africa-focused market strategy.