About me
Dr Tlhagale is the Head of Partnerships and Business Development at the Water ResearchCommission of South Africa. With 20 years of experience of managing partnerships forscience, technology and innovation and holds a PhD in Management of Technology and Innovation.
Dr Tlhagale has been an advocate of creating enabling environment to support the creation, uptake and transfer of the South African scientific knowledge and innovation products in and beyond the borders of SA. Dr Tlhagale serves on several international Advisory Boardsand strategic committees contributing to shaping the local, African and international research, development and innovation agendas, programmes and improving international cooperation. Prior to joining the WRC, Dr Tlhagale practiced as a Medical Microbiologist and alecturer at the Medical University of Southern Africa and Director for Strategic Partnerships atthe South African Department of Science and Innovation. She is also a qualifiedConsciousness Coach who enjoys mentoring and empowering young professionals.