Dr. Msimango was assigned by Cranefield College to Supervise the writing of my Dissertation between the year 2012 and 2014. As a student who was attempting a Master's Degree for the first time I was unsure of how the process will unfold and what was expected of me, I had lots of anxiety due to the fear of the unknown. I got to meet Dr. Msimango and he took me through the Onboarding process which made my fears disappear, he made it look like it was a small task, he assured me that all I need is the ability to listen, be teachable, take instructions, ask questions where I am unsure, be committed, respect his time, submit my work on time and I will enjoy the journey.

Dr Msimango had a deep sense of clarity on the goals of his team, he understood the time it takes to achieve the goals and provide necessary support. He was aware of shift in the financial services taste and ensured I get the fitting coaching to not just survive the change but prosper in it. His leadership led to a great improvement in my goal setting, mentoring experience and being future fit

I worked with Thabo at African Life when he was a Regional Manager. Thabo is a level-headed and independent individual who is very strategic in his endevours. He is very well-networked because of his ability to build lasting business relationship. His persistency is like that of a honeybadger and that makes him finish everything he starts

Thabo is a business leader of the highest calibre. He combines a sound strategic vision and strong operational ability to get things done on time and to the highest standard. He leads his people with confidence and clarity of purpose, and successfully connects to the broader workplace of colleagues and customers. He has a great sense of humour, he is dependable, supportive and always a pleasure to alongside. This he showed by managing a diverse group of service-station operators to deliver the highest sales growth in the region.

Dr Msimango is a great and influencial leader with character and moral authority that are in full display. He is empathetic, patient and with emotional intelligence. He is goal driven, accountable and with intergrity. Most importantly he is a father

Dr Msimango appreciates and understands the importance of utilizing the resources at his disposal. He works smart to get the specific purpose for every asset for the best possible results. Business leader extraordinaire

Dr. Thabo Msimango was my allocated supervisor for my dissertation for a period of three years (2014-2017) while I was pursuing a Master’s degree. He proficiently fulfilled these roles by his combination of humour and empathy, ready availability, amazing support, keen interest, and knowledge and expertise. I was particularly fascinated with his knack for handling any situation calmly and patiently. He is such a delightful person to have around and more importantly he is an exceptional mentor.

I have known Thabo Msimango for many years since the day he started his academic studies at Cranefield College where he completed his PhD in Commerce and Administration. Cranefield currently utilises Dr Msimango as part-time Supervisor and Promoter for Master's and Doctorate candidates. He is a highly trustworthy and supportive person who has a passion for everything he does in life, be it student, lecturer, or mentor. Thabo Msimango has a vision in life and is an ardent achiever.

Dr Thabo Msimango is a life long learner who walks the talk. He encourages, supports and cheers all who interact with him to continuously explore new challenges in areas where their passion lies. He continues to be passionate about trends in insurance and in the financial services industry where he has extensive experience at executive level. Thabo is a great human being with enormous professional and academic experience and he is ideally positioned as a knowledgable and trustworthy consultant or mentor particularly in the financial and financial education sectors. I am personally grateful for his ongoing guidance.

Dr. Msimango has proven experience in management consulting. With his years of experience in industry and academia, he adds a lot of depth when it comes to creating sustainable solutions for organisations. He is a team player, always ready to help others. He is a hard worker; and is very systematic in problem solving. Being involved in academia is his way of ploughing back to the nation. He has an excellent track record in academic research supervisory. He is a very influential person and has excellent leadership skills.