Les Wood named interim CFO of Tullow Oil

Financial stress is affecting productivity, employee retention and business performance. YuLife SA co-founder and managing director Jaco Oosthuizen explains why CFOs should treat financial wellbeing as a business risk and how companies can better support employees.

Nedbank CFO Mike Davis explores how technology, AI and data are reshaping the finance function and expanding the CFO’s role far beyond the numbers.

Can ESG drive bottom-line financial strategy? Nerissa Jalim thinks so. The Sandvik Mining Southern Africa regional CFO reveals how her MBA research is turning sustainability into a non-negotiable priority for finance leaders.

JSE CFO Fawzia Suliman discusses the evolving role of the CFO, the importance of confidence and discipline, and why finance leaders must prepare themselves for what comes next.

Nerissa Samuel, finance director for South Africa and Southern Africa at Gilead Sciences, believes the CFO role extends far beyond financial stewardship. From navigating complex healthcare environments and embracing AI to mentoring future finance leaders and supporting community initiatives, she sees finance as a platform to create sustainable value, strengthen governance and ultimately make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Fawzia Suliman reflects on her journey across CFO, COO and CEO roles, the lessons that have shaped her leadership approach and how endurance sport, travel and time with family help her maintain perspective.