Molefe Choane
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Ex-McKinsey (6 yrs) & CEO | Break Into MBB With Confidence
Studied at Harvard Business School
Worked at McKinsey & Company
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Molefe’s Management Consulting Qualifications
Experience level: Consultant
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Former McKinsey & Company consultant with 7+ years experience across the San Francisco, New York offices and Johannesburg offices, advising leading financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds on strategy, M&A, AI integration, and organizational restructuring — including one of Wall Street's largest banks, a major US startup bank, and a Gulf sovereign wealth fund where I assessed the feasibility of a greenfield gold mining investment. I went through the McKinsey case interview process twice (pre-MBA at McKinsey Johannesburg, post-MBA at McKinsey US) and know exactly what separates a strong candidate from a passable one. Most recently, I served as CEO of a last-mile logistics company with 35+ employees, giving me an operator's perspective most case coaches don't have — we'll work through real client problems, not textbook ones. Harvard MBA. Originally from South Africa, so I'm particularly equipped to coach international and non-traditional applicants on positioning their story for MBB.
Molefe can help with:
AI Automation
AI Deck Building
AI Fundamentals
AI Strategy & Plans Development
Behavioral Interview Prep
Case Interview Prep
Case Math
Cover Letters
Frameworks
General Exploration
Job Search Strategies
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Presentations
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
About Molefe
I grew up in South Africa and built my career across consulting, banking, investing, and operating businesses. I started at McKinsey in Johannesburg, later worked in New York and San Francisco, helped launch Discovery Bank, completed my MBA at Harvard Business School, and more recently led Droppa, a logistics technology company, as Managing Director. I know what it feels like to prepare for high-stakes interviews and try to break into competitive rooms. My coaching style is practical, warm, and direct. I help people tell their story clearly, build confidence, and prepare in a way that feels real.
Why do I coach?
I coach because good advice can change someone’s career path. I was helped by people who gave me honest guidance and opened doors, and I enjoy doing the same for others. I like helping candidates simplify their story, sharpen their thinking, and walk into interviews feeling prepared, credible, and confident.
Work Experience
Interim CEO
Droppa
June 2025 - March 2026
Led a company of 35+ employees, managed the full P&L, and oversaw a network of 1,000+ owner drivers completing >100,000 deliveries per month. Drove the end-to-end launch of the Owner Driver App — a proprietary platform that digitised delivery capture, proof of delivery, and driver management across the branch network. With over 400,000 deliveries processed through the app, the rollout replaced paper-based operations and created a single source of truth across all branches. Under my leadership, Droppa won the FNB Best Enterprise Solution 2025 and the 2025 Telkom Transformation & Innovation Award. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Organizational Leadership and +3 skills
Operator & Investor
Secha Capital
September 2024 - December 2025
As an Operator-Investor at Secha Capital, Molefe Choane is dedicated to identifying and acquiring mid-sized businesses with EBITDA ranging from R5M to R40M. He focuses on sectors such as manufacturing, industrials, healthcare, and business-enabling services, with a particular emphasis on family-owned businesses in need of new leadership. His role involves leading digital transformation and operational improvements, ensuring these businesses are positioned for sustainable growth and modernized operations. Leveraging his global experience from McKinsey & Company and Discovery Bank, Molefe combines strategic insight with hands-on leadership. He brings a unique approach to operational efficiency, digital enablement, and professionalization. His goal is to facilitate smooth management transitions while maintaining the businesses' legacy, driving them towards long-term success with a focus on recurring revenue models and strong margins. At Secha Capital, Molefe also plays a key role in shaping investment strategy, targeting businesses with robust cash flows and the potential to hedge against currency risks. His focus is on identifying companies with a proven track record and strong management teams, ensuring that each acquisition can thrive in an expanding industry landscape. Investments, Business Ownership and +1 skill
Consultant - Student Consultant
McKinsey & Company
August 2021 - February 2024
During my time at McKinsey & Company in both San Francisco and New York, I worked on transformative projects across various industries. I played a key role in shaping the strategy and business reorganization for a leading Wall Street bank, helping them navigate a pivotal moment in their journey. Additionally, I supported a major startup bank in the US by developing their M&A strategy and post-acquisition integration for a global leader in the security sector, collaborating directly with the CEO to position the company as a top player in comprehensive cash services.
Technical Specialist
Discovery Limited
April 2018 - July 2019
During my time overseeing the launch of Discovery Bank, South Africa’s first digital-only challenger bank, I was responsible for shaping the overall market positioning and supporting the bank’s go-to-market strategy. I played a critical role in designing and developing the mobile app, refining technical product specifications, enhancing customer journeys, and working on features like the recommender engine. Additionally, I prepared client-facing presentations for regulators, the press, and key market stakeholders while conducting internal product training for over 100 team members, including sales agents and personal bankers. My work was underpinned by in-depth market research into industry trends and competitor products to ensure Discovery Bank's successful market entry
Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
April 2016 - April 2018
Served multiple clients in banking, insurance and mining industries focusing mainly on strategy and proposition design. Key projects include: ▪ Developed an end-to-end financial model for a large banking client stipulating level of financial ambition for the next 10 years as well as portfolio and business unit KPIS ▪ Co-developed a procurement re-negotiation strategy that identified R800m savings potential ▪ Assisted a retail CFO of a large banking client in aligning Group strategy to the retail business unit and identifying a R3.8bn revenue uplift
Education
University of Cape Town
Bachelors Degree, Economics
2012 - 2015
University of Cape Town's Bachelor of Business Science in Economics is a four-year honours-equivalent commerce degree and one of South Africa's most rigorous undergraduate programs. Graduated on the Dean's List (2013). While at UCT, I served as Project Manager at the Investment Society, where I led the Young Entrepreneur Connect Conference at the Cape Town International Convention Centre — the society's flagship event, drawing 300+ students from UCT, CPUT, UWC, and Stellenbosch. I was also selected as one of 132 students from 20+ countries to attend Princeton University's Business Today International Conference, and placed 1st runner-up in Super Stage 3, a national student innovation competition. Secured internships at McKinsey & Company and Procter & Gamble during my studies, both of which led to return offers — joining McKinsey full-time after graduation.
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
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