POLELE is a boutique strategic communications agency that partners with change-driven leaders, brands and organisations to sharpen their voice and turn values into visibility.
We help our partners build trust and lead with confidence by shaping conversations, influencing decisions, and connecting them with the people who matter most to their mission.
Founded by reputation expert Viya Nsumbu, we bring real-world experience from global brands, policy, and public life.
We collaborate with ambitious changemakers who know their voice matters and want to use it well.
Viya Nsumbu is a reputation expert who advises leaders and organisations at their most critical moments. With over fifteen years in communications, her career spans public affairs, corporate communications, and cultural leadership.
She has held roles at Sky, Edelman, and the British Library, and advised organisations from the Ford Foundation and UN Women to IKEA and ASICS.
Recognised for her leadership on purpose-driven communications, she is a regular speaker on reputation and authentic storytelling. She has judged awards such as the PR Week Purpose Awards EMEA and the Pros Awards.
Viya also serves as a Trustee of UP Projects and on the Advisory Board of UNTOLD Impact.