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Tracker Connect CFO Clarissa Appana on stigma and re-entering the job market after a career hiatus. Finance leaders also learnt three simple rules harking back to the agricultural era.
A group of finance executives discussed the fears and opportunities they face when it comes to AI. Born into poverty, Tshifhiwa Munzhelele knows how to work hard, and gives back while doing it. The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that mandatory audit firm rotation be set aside. Webber Wentzel’s Aneshree Naidoo joins the list of CFO of the Year nominees. Nashua Kopano MD Chris Kruger reveals how CFOs can benefit from the power crisis through ESG strategies. Finance executives discussed how South African innovation and efficiency is the best in the world. After 23 years at Vodacom, Jorge Mendes will be stepping in as Cell C’s new CEO in July. Alvin Liew is sharing his experience working abroad with other CFOs who are also looking to move. FD Stephen Pearce has announced his intention to leave Anglo American after six years in the role. CFO Suloshini Singh explains that she is excited to be in the education sector. TransUnion CFO Sharon Naidoo reveals how to survive a recession with the right purpose, vision and mission. Outsurance’s Jan Hofmeyr joins the list of finance executives competing for the CFO of the Year title. New mom and newly appointed Mars SA CFO Sasha Brown is excited about what comes next. CFO Zaf Mahomed explains that Oceana’s recent record half-year results affirms the business’s health and strength. The CFO Centre’s Matthew Comins explains why coaching from experience can benefit CFOs. Milpark Education has tailored their academic offering to address the needs of SA students. MTN Group’s Tsholofelo Molefe joins the list of finance executives competing for the CFO of the Year title. Speciality metals mine Ironveld has appointed Malebo Ratlhagane as its deputy group CFO. Pieter du Preez has been appointed as the new CFO of Blyvoor Gold, amid plans of expansion. Barloworld, Astral Foods and PPC all listed on A2X recently, bringing its market cap to over R9 trillion. After almost 10 years at Investec Property Fund, CFO Jenna Sprenger has seen the business grow into its own. Brandon Topham steps in as the company’s interim CFO until a permanent appointment is made. Inspired by Robin Sharma’s book, Averen is learning to embrace the benefits of an early morning. Harry Kellan joins the list of finance executives competing for the CFO of the Year title. Yvonne Dias is passionate about empowering women and has made sure there’s a place for them at Mint Group. Momentum Metropolitan has announced that Jeanette Marais will step into the CEO role in August. Barloworld Group FD Nopasika Lila unpacks the company’s recent interim results. Pretty Makukule will be competing for the CFO of the Year and the Public Sector CFO of the Year title. It’s time for South African business priorities to shift from the social to the environmental considerations of ESG. Sonal Shrivastava will help drive Vedanta Group’s finance strategy as its new CFO. The gold mining conglomerate has appointed Karyn Ovelment as its new VP and CFO. Niki Giles, who has acted in the role before, will succeed former Sygnia FD Murad Sirkot. As the company’s FD, Landi looks forward to contributing to Cape Union Mart’s long-term future. CFO Rui Morais will take over as the CEO of Dis-Chem from co-founder Ivan Saltzman in July. IDC CFO Isaac Malevu joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title. After five years, experienced public sector CFO Jason O’Hara will be parliament’s new finance boss. Tadeu Marocco takes over from Jack Bowles as British American Tobacco’s CEO. Logicalis CFO Seshnie Naidoo is living out her mom’s career aspirations, and making them her own. New FD Denise Moodley takes over from Saket Mohta, who is Bata’s new AME regional FD. TransUnion Africa CFO Sharon Naidoo joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title. Gold Fields CFO Paul Schmidt says renewable energy sources will be better than gas. Riaan Heyl took over from retiring PepsiCo South Africa CEO Tertius Carstens on 1 May. SAFCOL CFO D’Shorne Human joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title. Marelise de Lange will take over as Accelerate’s new CFO in August, taking over from Dimitri Kyriakides. The new ARM CEO has been with the company since 2021, working closely with exiting Mike Schmidt. Stanlib CFO Avashnee Ramdial joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title. Rafael will be acting as AECI CFO following the resignation of Aarti Takoordeen. The SABC’s new 12-member board will be chaired by CFO Khathutshelo Ramukumba. Top finance execs learn about leveraging and channelling their energy sources at CFO Summit. Cape Town’s top CFOs reveal how they are making sure their people want to stay in their organisations. Amplats CFO Craig Miller joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title. Teamwork, people, and optimism all helped finance leaders to keep their heads above water. Nonkululeko Gobodo, who was the first black woman CA(SA). will inspire others to follow in her footsteps. The Mother City’s top CFOs unpacked the challenges SA is facing, and how to solve them. Having made her own way into finance, Nokuzola hopes to make it easier for those who follow. Bryan Groome has left Verimark for an opportunity to learn new things as the Reflex Solutions CFO. Lehan le Grange reveals how he uses leverage to get the most out of his team at Ecentric Payment Systems. CFO Siphamandla Mthethwa will join ArcelorMittal SA as its new finance boss in July. CFO Brad Wentzel shares a roadmap on how to ready your organisation for its change journey. DHL Express South Africa CFO Craig Henery joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title. African Leadership Academy CFO is building a sustainable organisation that benefits tomorrow’s leaders. Discovery Vitality CFO Senele Mbatha has been promoted to the group's chief risk officer. The Development Bank of South Africa has promoted CFO Boitumelo Mosako to the role of CEO. The Discovery Vitality SA business is Discovery's behaviour-change and rewards platform. Aspen CFO Sean Capazorio unpacks how the tragedy changed his views on life and leadership. Martin Buys steps into the role after CEO Andre de Ruyter resigned, and CFO Calib Cassim took his place. New CFO, Deborah Davel, will take over from retiring interim CEO and CFO Stephen Griffiths. Woolworths’ new interim CFO Zaid Manjra will be taking over from exiting group FD Reeza Isaacs. Chris Bowman will be replacing Diarmuid Kelly, who left the company in August 2022. Dean unpacks the urgency behind localisation, and how Rand Refinery is helping grow the agenda. Bidvest Financial Services CFO Tendani Sikhwivhilu shares his priorities for 2023. Marius van Niekerk has been appointed as the new executive VP and CFO of OceanaGold. Douglas will be replaced by Brett Copans, who will serve as interim CEO from March. The AGSA’s Bongi Ngoma hopes to inspire other leaders to follow in her footsteps. After more than 12 years in a core finance role, this techie-at-heart has returned to his roots. Sean Berrington and Sandi de Souza encourage leaders to keep learning at CFO Summit. Simon Adams, Avashnee Ramdial and Craig Sumption unpack how they are building finance teams for the future. The CFO says the development of a supplier code of ethics was crucial in winning this award. Transunion CFO Sharon Naidoo unpacks how to create a smooth sail in rough seas by investing in untapped markets. 2023 CFO Summit reveals how best to create a workplace model that speaks to your organisation. Junaid Bayat is a family man, a lover of music and movies, and head of finance at Stanlib. Matimba Mbungela says teams of the future are made of leaders grounded to the present. From the teams that make up the function, to the work environment, to the leaders, CFOs discuss how to be future-fit. AFMS Group’s Jamie Louw reveals the essential skills every CFO needs to navigate complex business decisions. Yvonne’s leadership will help the company grow into other markets in Africa, including South Africa. Megan reveals the potential of ChatGPT, and how it can help businesses navigate the new future. Konsise CEO Philip Tillman says forward-looking CFOs need to act now. Bongi Ngoma believes her book recommendation will help leaders become authentic during disruptive times. Johann Steyn started his first business at the age of 14. Today he is the CFO of Bridgement. He explains that leaders need to be the light that guides their people towards positivity in 2023. Brad Wentzel shares his top tips from weeks eight to 25 of being the new CFO of Frey's Food Brands. The former CFO shares her hopes of being a good human in 2023, following a time of uncertainty. Mark Steyn has been appointed to Adock Ingram’s board of directors, starting 1 April 2023. The seasoned finance exec made a public recording about his own transformation and empowerment journey. Rajan has learned to appreciate the simpler things in life while reading his children’s bedtime stories. The power utility’s CFO takes up the role after CEO Andre de Ruyter’s resignation in December. Averen explains that 2023 will see FCTG focus on elevating the business and navigating new challenges. EOH is equipped to handle the multiple challenges South Africa is facing, says Megan. Metropolitan Retail CFO Etienne le Roux shares how he has married his passion with his leadership style. Lehan encourages leadership to provide guidance to their teams in order to triumph over new challenges. The fishing company has stepped in to give back to charity, communities and even the hungry. TWK Agri CFO Eddie Fivaz draws inspiration from the principles Robin Sharma shares in his book. The GWK CFO says she’s ready to take on any challenges the new year may bring, including loadshedding. The fund will acquire 30 percent interest in the ordinary shares and shareholder loans held in Attacq. The former BAIC SA CFO has been appointed as BDO Business Restructuring’s new COO. CFO Taryn Augoustatos explains why financial inclusion is the driving force for Fintech startups. The former Denel CFO will start her new role as Sygnia’s FD in April 2023. The TWK Agri finance team’s motto for the new year is to be nothing less than their very best. The 2018 CFO of the Year has been appointed to the Clicks board as an independent non-executive director. The 2021 Young CFO of the Year shares his recommended read: Principles, by Ray Dalio. The Bidvest Automotive CFO isn’t afraid of a challenge, and brings her fearlessness to her leadership role. The Independent Power Producer will be playing a key role in helping to resolve the energy crisis. The vice president of finance shares his top three tips on maintaining a positive outlook in the new year. Whitney will lead the company’s finance team as its new head of finance. Nominations for this year’s CFO Awards will close in just a week – don’t forget to nominate your CFO.How CFO Clarissa Appana has bounced back stronger than ever
CFOs need to be more like Formula 1 drivers, Workday Elevate reveals
CFO Dinner reveals why CFOs never need to do a budget again
CA Tshifhiwa Munzhelele: Building from scratch
No more MAFR!
Aneshree Naidoo nominated for 2023 CFO Awards
How CFOs can profit from Eskom’s failure
Cape Town CFO Dinner reveals how great South Africa could be
Cell C appoints experienced telco leader Jorge Mendes as its new CEO
Q&A: Alvin Liew reveals what it takes to be a global CFO
Anglo American FD Stephen Pearce to retire this year
Optimi welcomes new CFO, Suloshini Singh
From strife to strength: Surviving a recessionary economy
Jan Hofmeyr nominated for 2023 CFO Awards
CFO Sasha Brown: It’s all about finance and family
Oceana sees best results in five years, says CFO Zaf Mahomed
CFOs should coach other CFOs and CEOs
Milpark Education School of Professional Accounting empowers South African students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Tsholofelo Molefe nominated for 2023 CFO Awards
Malebo Ratlhagane to become Ironveld’s new group CFO
CFO Pieter du Preez joins Blyvoor as it “builds towards greater things”
A2X welcomes three SA giants to exchange
CFO Jenna Sprenger: Growing up with Investec Property Fund
Prof Brandon Topham takes up his old seat at TeleMasters
CFO Book Club: Why Averen Deonan became part of The 5am Club
Harry Kellan nominated for 2023 CFO Awards
How CFO Yvonne Dias has given people a voice at Mint Group
Jeanette Marais to become Momentum Metropolitan’s first woman CEO
Barloworld results “exceedingly rewarding”, says FD Nopasika Lila
CFO Pretty Makukule nominated for 2023 CFO Awards
The hyper-connected 'E' in ESG
Vedanta Group welcomes new CFO, Sonal Shrivastava
Karyn Ovelment appointed as Newmont Corporation CFO
Niki Giles steps in as Sygnia’s FD again, only this time it’s not acting
Cape Union Mart Group appoints CFO Landi van Staden as FD
Dis-Chem CFO Rui Morais succeeds CEO
CFO Isaac Malevu nominated for 2023 CFO Awards
Parliament appoints Jason O’Hara as new CFO
BAT Group FD Tadeu Marocco succeeds CEO
Seshnie Naidoo: from dream to CFO reality
Bata South Africa’s first-ever woman FD Denise Moodley
CFO Sharon Naidoo nominated for 2023 CFO Awards
Renewables – that’s the target for Gold Fields, says CFO Paul Schmidt
PepsiCo South Africa announces new CEO, Riaan Heyl
CFO D’Shorne Human nominated for 2023 CFO Awards
Accelerate Property Fund announces new CFO, Marelise de Lange
Phillip Tobias steps in as new ARM CEO
CFO Avashnee Ramdial nominated for 2023 CFO Awards
Rafael Fernandes steps in as acting AECI CFO
Unisa CFO Khathutshelo Ramukumba appointed SABC chair
CFO Summit Cape Town: CFOs challenged to care for the caregivers
CFO Summit hears how finance leaders are keeping their people
CFO Craig Miller nominated for 2023 CFO Awards
CFO Summit panellists unpack how they made rands and sense in the face of challenge
Nonkululeko Gobodo to inspire young graduates as WSU chancellor
CFO Cape Town Summit reveals how to build a better tomorrow
CA Nokuzola ‘Adrenaline’ Morata hopes to change the tides of the profession
Verimark FD Bryan Groome joins Reflex Solutions
CFO Lehan le Grange: The power of leverage
Meet ArcelorMittal South Africa’s new CFO, Siphamandla Mthethwa
100 days of Frey’s: Always be prepared!
CFO Craig Henery nominated for 2023 CFO Awards
CFO Peter Kimingi: Leaving a sustainable legacy
Senele Mbatha, the new CRO at Discovery
CFO Boitumelo Mosako to become the DBSA’s first black woman CEO
Job Post: Discovery Vitality SA is recruiting for a CFO
How CFO Sean Capazorio survives tsunamis, at work and on his honeymoon
Eskom announces new acting CFO, Martin Buys
Deborah Davel steps in as the new CFO at Grindrod Shipping
Woolworths announces new interim CFO, Zaid Manjra
Sirius Real Estate appoints new CFO, Chris Bowman
CFO Dean Subramanian calls to mining industry to help local jewellers
5 Questions to CFO Tendani Sikhwivhilu
South African Marius van Niekerk new finance boss at OceanaGold
Cell C CEO Douglas Stevenson steps down after concluding recapitalisation
Leaders, build leaders, says 2021 CFO of the Year
Sean Berrington gives up CFO role to pursue his passion for technology
If you're not keeping up with the tech, you're already falling behind!
Psychometrics or not? Summit reveals how CFOs identify future talent
Jason Quinn gives the inside track on how Absa secured a leading procurement ethics award
2023 needs to be the year of K.I.S.S. – Keep it simple, Sailor!
Shaping the workplace for the future
Stanlib’s Junaid Bayat on how he found his niche
2023 CFO summit hears how best to create fit-for-future, winning teams
CFO South Africa Summit reveals the secret behind a high-performing team revolution
How to master integrative thinking
Yvonne Bredenhann to help aYo scale its operations as new CFO
FD Megan Pydigadu: AI’s potential for business efficiency highlighted by ChatGPT
Digital transformation for tax is now here
CFO Book Club: The 10 virtues leaders should live by
14 going on 40: CFO Johann Steyn shares his leadership journey
Sheldon Friedericksen: South Africans need to find their spark again
100 days of Frey's: Two weeks in, no change yet!
Rivasha Maharaj: Walk bold into a world that will never be the same
Adock Ingram welcomes Bidvest CFO as new non-executive director
CFO Dirk Viljoen on the social accord and being authentic
CFO Book Club: Rajan Padayachy encourages leaders to savour every bite
Calib Cassim steps in as Eskom’s new interim CEO
The new year brings new focus, says CFO Averen Deonanan
CFO Megan Pydigadu explains that EOH is ready for its next phase
Providing authentic leadership with a sense of purpose
CFO Lehan le Grange: Let’s make 2023 a better year!
CFO Zaf Mahomed unpacks how Oceana is addressing the imbalances of society
CFO Book Club: The IMAGE that inspires Eddie Fivaz
CFO Andri Geel aims to take 2023 in stride
Government Employees Pension Fund acquires Attacq shares
Buhle Hanise to hone restructuring skills as COO
Collaboration is vital for Fintech growth
Sygnia welcomes Carmen le Grange
CFO Eddie Fivaz and his team to take on 2023 with renewed energy
Christine Ramon takes up another board seat
CFO Book Club: Sheldon Friedericksen’s guide to making sound business decisions
Carla Seppings’ never say no attitude and where it’s gotten her
CFO Dzunani Makgopa is ready to address loadshedding this year
A positive mindset will be the key to succeeding in 2023, says Sage’s Jordaan Burger
Whitney Kalaote-Moyo to take Liberty Life Botswana to unchartered heights
Last chance to nominate your CFO for the 2023 CFO Awards!
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