Unfolding the potential of purposeful professionals

Unfolding the potential of purposeful professionals

UNFOLD connects future talent with trusted advisors and role models who generously donate their time to support and encourage them in moving towards their career goals. Working with a mentor can be an invaluable experience for both individuals. Each will learn new things about themselves that will help them advance in their personal and professional growth. Our programme’s goal is to broaden the talent pool and nurture the next generation of Corporate Affairs professionals. 

UNFOLD connects future talent with trusted advisors and role models who generously donate their time to support and encourage them in moving towards their career goals. Working with a mentor can be an invaluable experience for both individuals. Each will learn new things about themselves that will help them advance in their personal and professional growth. Our programme’s goal is to broaden the talent pool and nurture the next generation of Corporate Affairs professionals. 

How is the UNFOLD mentoring programme run?

How is the UNFOLD mentoring programme run?

Mentorship is free of charge and runs over one calendar year. Successful applicants are matched confidentially based on the needs and experience of both parties.


Mentors are carefully selected senior Corporate Affairs professionals who are all proponents of inclusion and diversity as well as sustainable business.

There are strict restrictions on job or internship offers to prevent a conflict of interest. Support on matters outside of the profession is also not permitted.


The programme is facilitated by the UNFOLD movement, with the amount of engagement determined by the mentor and mentee themselves, and overseen by an independent highly qualified coach where needed.

UNFOLD mentors

UNFOLD mentees

Roles and responsibilities of mentees and mentors

Roles and responsibilities of mentees and mentors

As a mentee you must be open to and seek feedback. You should be eager to learn and open in your communication. You are in the driver’s seat, taking an active role in your own learning and driving your mentorship programme.


As a mentor you have a genuine interest in overseeing and supporting the career development of another person. A good mentor is an excellent listener with first-hand experience. You motivate, encourage and inspire.

Lifelong learning as an UNFOLD alum

Lifelong learning as an UNFOLD alum

An UNFOLD mentorship programme alumni group – UNFOLD NextGen – has been established with its own board of mentees from previous years. Once enrolled, you will be invited to the closed chat group and alumni meet-ups so you can connect with current and past mentees alike. This provides opportunities to continue your learning and development outside of the mentorship programme in a peer-peer setting. You will also be invited to the annual UNFOLD Convene event which brings together movement makers from the profession to network and hear from inspirational leaders.

An UNFOLD mentorship programme alumni group – UNFOLD NextGen – has been established with its own board of mentees from previous years. Once enrolled, you will be invited to the closed chat group and alumni meet-ups so you can connect with current and past mentees alike. This provides opportunities to continue your learning and development outside of the mentorship programme in a peer-peer setting. You will also be invited to the annual UNFOLD Convene event which brings together movement makers from the profession to network and hear from inspirational leaders.

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