About Us

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History of FutureMe

FutureMe was established in 2016 by Nicky van Hille and Ursula Campbell. Both Nicky and Ursula have a long history as management consultants and firsthand experience of the skills shortage in South Africa. As passionate South Africans, they were deeply concerned about youth unemployment and determined to find a way to address this. FutureMe was established as the bridge between youth and the business world. The name came to mind over dinner during one of their many deep conversations unpacking the state of humanity and their desire to make a difference. The name “FutureMe” expresses the desire to understand myself better and visualise who I will be in years to come, with clarity on the steps to take to get there.

The SPAR Group provided the initial seed funding to develop and test the initial FutureMe proof of concept, which began with face-to-face in-school programmes, and continues to be a core strategic partner. Years later, the model has evolved and moved to online, nationwide programmes. FutureMe continues to adjust itself to the needs of the fast-changing environment in which we live and operate and will continue to do so.

Nicky van Hille

Nicky van Hille

Nicky van Hille is a business and industry strategist, with a focus on and passion for systemic and long-term thinking.  She has been working as a strategist for over 20 years, with clients across various sectors.  Nicky, together with her husband, Rob, run The Moss Group, a strategy and sustainability consultancy.  As great nature and outdoor enthusiasts, they love the life that Cape Town affords them and their son, Liam.  They enjoy walking on the mountains with their dogs and playing golf together as a family.

Nicky is the Chairperson of FutureMe Holdings and is responsible for the finance and legal sides of the business.

Ursula Campbell

Ursula Campbell

Ursula Campbell (previously Cooper) spent the first 10 years of her career in the FMCG sector, in product development, production management, business development and marketing. In 2007, she moved to management consulting which suited her passion for solving complex business and societal challenges. In 2016, she founded Collaborate Consulting and Development, a niche management consulting business with a strong focus on strategy, organisational design and business transformation. She lives between Cape Town and Amsterdam, enjoying the opportunity to travel and learn from others.

Ursula is the Treasurer of the FutureMe Foundation and non-Executive Director of FutureMe Holdings (Pty) Ltd.