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CFO Bongani Ngcongo has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

CFO Boipelo Lekubo has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

CFO Joy Malete has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

Industry experts Ashley Francis and Rob van den Wijngaard unpacked how leaders can transform complexity into clarity by using data as a compass, while keeping people and culture at the centre of digital transformation.

Astral Foods has announced that its CFO, Dries Ferreira, will step down from his role at the end of January 2026 to take up a new opportunity in the industrial sector.

As head of finance at Investec Life, Roxane Leita has spent nearly a decade shaping the finance function from the ground up. Her journey is one of precision, resilience, and innovation, balancing the centuries-old foundations of accounting with the dynamic possibilities of digital transformation.

At the recent 2025 Finance Indaba, DRDGold’s finance leaders revealed how their Workiva modernisation project turned reporting chaos into clarity – saving days of work, enhancing accuracy and turning accountants into strategic business partners.

At a time when shifting US policies continue to unsettle global markets, finance leaders discussed the effects of the US policy storm at the recent 2025 Finance Indaba during a session titled Playing the Trump card: How local businesses can navigate.

Three of South Africa’s leading CFOs shared what it truly means to balance leadership, life, liquidity and the relentless expectations of stakeholders at the recent 2025 Finance Indaba. Zaf Mahomed, CFO at Oceana Group, Riaan Davel CFO at DRDGold and Anbann Chetti, CFO at African Bank.

Regional vice president for Africa at AICPA & CIMA, Tariro Mutizwa, led a session at the 2025 Finance Indaba that challenged finance professionals to rethink what it truly means to be a business partner.

Barloworld has announced that group finance director Nopasika Lila will retire on 30 November 2025, following a successful tenure that began in 2019.

South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) CFO Innocent Gumbochuma shares how trust, governance and human insight are anchoring the organisation’s digital transformation journey. As finance leaders embrace AI and blockchain, he emphasised that “trust is our currency in finance” and that technology must enhance, not replace, the human element.

Successful technology projects in finance start with a clear vision and strong alignment between strategy, technology and data, said Stefan van Heerden, CFO of Microsoft, at the recent 2025 Finance Indaba. He and fellow panellists Morne van Tonder of Pragma and Jofi Alexander of Anaplan agreed that success depends on a solid business case, scalable platforms, AI-driven agility and empowering people to embrace transformation.

As organisations grapple with mounting reporting demands, AI offers efficiency gains, but only when implemented with robust governance frameworks

As digital transformation reshapes retail, cash still plays a vital role in store operations. For CFOs, the challenge is managing this complexity efficiently. Modern cash automation solutions, ranging from smart safes to front-office recyclers, offer a holistic way to streamline cash handling, minimise risk and improve financial visibility.

Experienced finance leader Zakariya Alli has been appointed as the new chief financial officer of Nexia SAB&T.

Finance leaders gathered at the 2025 Finance Indaba for ACCA and McGerald’s Entrepreneurship Centre session to explore how the CFO role is transforming into that of a CVO, with a focus on purpose, sustainability and strategic value creation.

Sage regional vice president for medium business in Africa and the Middle East, Gerhard Hartman, led a lively session at the 2025 Finance Indaba where he urged finance leaders to view technology not as a threat, but as a tool for reinvention.

Newly appointed Planet42 CEO, Marc Alvey, is on a mission to make mobility more accessible through disciplined capital allocation, team empowerment and a people-focused leadership style. Marc was appointed as CEO of Planet42 as of 1 September, 2024.

At the 2025 Finance Indaba, Mercedes-Benz CFO Taryn Woodbridge shared how empowering finance teams to experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) tools, without waiting for IT, sparked a cultural shift, reduced fear of digitalisation and boosted efficiency across the organisation.

At a time when AI dominates headlines, the question of whether it is truly a business imperative, or whether organisations are simply chasing the next technological buzz, arose during a panel session at the 2025 Finance Indaba.

A session themed Connected planning at the 2025 Finance Indaba highlighted the struggle of endless spreadsheets, disconnected teams and the constant scramble to align numbers across departments that finance leaders face.

Modern finance leaders need to concentrate less on spreadsheets and more on the people who make up their team – and themselves.

Whether acquiring physical assets, consultancy firms, or building in-house solutions, return on investment remains the critical measure of success.

At the 2025 Finance Indaba, Acumatica’s regional head Bernard Ford delivered a thought-provoking session on how artificial intelligence is reshaping business at lightning speed, and why CFOs must act now to harness its power rather than fear it.

Analytix Engine CEO Pravin Burra led a session at the 2025 Finance Indaba where he invited the audience to think of revenue assurance as a science.

At the 2025 Finance Indaba, finance executives from iOCO revealed that they are making progress and rebuilding trust, as part of their turnaround strategy, following a particularly challenging period.

At the 2025 Finance Indaba, senior finance leaders shared their insights on how to build agile, innovative teams that embrace change. From hiring for emotional intelligence to fostering psychological safety and modernising systems, CFOs unpacked what it truly takes to future-proof the finance function.

During the session themed Beyond compliance: The strategic value of B-BBEE, Jodi Joseph, CEO of BEE123, engaged the audience at the fully packed 2025 Finance Indaba in a live poll to gauge their perceptions of B-BBEE, asking attendees to share the first word that came to mind when they heard the word B-BBEE.

Mike Davis, group CFO at Nedbank, delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Finance Indaba, where he reflected on how resilience remains essential to the future of finance.

SAP Fioneer joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Platinum partner, leading the next generation of financial services through open, technology-powered innovation designed to create a resilient and connected ecosystem.

After playing a pivotal role in scaling and strengthening fintech company e4 through a period of significant growth as its CFO, Adri Führi decided to take a break. Now, the finance leader is back – in a new role and with renewed vigor.

As a Silver partner of the 2025 Finance Indaba, SynergERP helps organisations achieve operational excellence through intelligent business management solutions that streamline processes and enhance financial visibility.

Bastion, in partnership with Workiva, joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Platinum partner, transforming stakeholder communication through integrated reporting and award-winning design that builds trust and transparency across audiences.

Anchor Capital joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, offering agile and personalised wealth management solutions that combine global expertise with deep local insight to drive long-term investment success.

Page Automation joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, empowering South African businesses with advanced systems integration and automation solutions that drive efficiency and performance.

Fasken joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, delivering forward-thinking legal and commercial solutions that help businesses navigate complex regulatory landscapes with creativity and confidence.

Khumalo Xaba Xulu Auditors (KXX) joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, combining auditing excellence with digital innovation to offer transparent, high-quality financial solutions that build trust and accountability.

SAIPA joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Gold partner, continuing its mission to advance South Africa’s accounting profession through transformation, advocacy and continuous professional development for over 10,000 members.

PPS Insurance Company joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, serving South Africa’s graduate professionals with tailored insurance, investment and healthcare products built on a unique mutual profit-sharing model.

TruCloud ERP joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, delivering flexible, cloud-native enterprise solutions that help modern businesses scale efficiently and operate securely in the digital era.

As a Silver partner at the 2025 Finance Indaba, ADP continues to redefine the future of work with innovative, people-centred HR and business solutions backed by more than 75 years of global expertise.

Expeditus, a Gold partner in the 2025 Finance Indaba line-up, is empowering organisations to harness the power of data through world-class business intelligence and analytics that transform information into strategic growth.

Binance joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Gold partner, driving the global digital finance revolution through a comprehensive cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem that empowers users to participate in the evolving digital economy.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced the appointment of Valdene Reddy as its new group chief executive officer, effective 1 April 2026.

EFT Corporation has appointed seasoned finance leader Adri Führi as its new group chief financial officer, effective immediately.

Hannes Wessels, the general manager of Binance in South Africa believes that as traditional banking and decentralised finance (DeFi) evolve from competitors to collaborators, the opportunity to build a more inclusive, efficient, and dynamic financial ecosystem has never been greater. He shares why for CFOs and business leaders, the future lies in integration, leveraging the stability of traditional systems with the speed, accessibility and innovation of DeFi to unlock new markets and drive financial inclusion.

Standard Bank Group CFVO Dr Arno Daehnke says African banks must take the lead in mobilising capital for the continent’s infrastructure and climate transition, while also fostering strong internal cultures built on psychological safety.

Putprop has appointed Alicia Nolte as its new executive director and financial director, effective 1 January 2026, succeeding James Smith who is retiring.

NTT Data has appointed Jafar Kuruniyan as chief financial officer for its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has unveiled a redesigned Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) syllabus to equip finance professionals with the skills needed for a fast-changing, technology-driven and sustainability-focused economy. The overhaul reflects shifting global labour trends, the growing impact of AI and the urgent need for strategic, analytical and human-centred finance leadership.

The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) will join the Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, highlighting its role as an independent channel for taxpayers seeking redress outside of Sars’s complaint mechanisms.

ShareForce has joined the Finance Indaba as a Gold partner, showcasing its innovative incentive plan technology and global reach as part of the VAT IT Group, the world’s largest RegTech organisation.

Signature Business Solutions has signed on as a Silver partner for the Finance Indaba, bringing its proven expertise in bridging the gap between business and technology through software, advisory, and tailored services.

Decision Inc. has joined with the Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, leveraging its expertise in technology and business transformation to help organisations drive innovation and deliver meaningful change.

Cloud-based ERP leader Acumatica has joined the Finance Indaba as a Platinum partner, showcasing its scalable business management solutions designed to help companies streamline operations and gain real-time insights.

Gripp Advisory, a specialist in governance, risk, and internal control solutions, has partnered with the Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, bringing its tailored business advisory expertise to Africa’s largest finance event.

CFOs Lerena Olivier of Pick n Pay and Sayurie Naidoo of Valterra Platinum share how automation and AI are transforming finance from transaction-driven to insight-led, with technology reshaping not only processes, but also culture and strategy.

From her childhood in Lenasia shaped by a stay-at-home father and a determined mother, to steering financial turnarounds in the public sector, and now holding the CFO seat at the Market Theatre Foundation, Devi Padayachee’s career has been defined by resilience, diversity of experience and a deep belief in empowering others.

SimplePay has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, bringing its commitment to simplifying payroll and reducing administrative burdens to Africa’s largest gathering of finance professionals.

Following the merger between Canal+ and Multichoice Group, Nicolas Dandoy has been appointed chief financial officer, succeeding Timothy Jacobs.

Heidi Koegelenberg has been named executive director and financial director of Marshall Monteagle.

Frontier has announced the appointment of Ulandy Junine Gribble as its new CFO.

A strong sense of purpose has guided Ayanda Kotobe to the finance director’s chair at RS South Africa. She shares how her “why” keeps her grounded while driving ambition in a multinational environment.

CFO Jurgens Myburgh has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

CFOs are under pressure to show how social impact translates into financial value. According to Gita Maharaj, CEO of Impact Institute, the challenge is to measure impact without reducing people and communities to numbers. The future of finance lies in bridging profit and purpose with integrity.

Cinque, South Africa’s leading specialist in trade credit risk management, has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner.

After more than 16 years at Sanofi South Africa, including six as CFO, Lynette Biddulph has taken on a new challenge as CFO at Cipla Africa, based in Cape Town.

Bonitas CFO Vurhonga Rikhotso embodies rigorous governance, coupled with a passion for fresh approaches that push finance forward. A chartered accountant with 16 years of experience in audit across both public and private sectors, Vurhonga leads with discipline, humanity and a taste for bold ideas that make healthcare more accessible.

At a recent CFO South Africa webinar in partnership with OneStream, senior executives from Valterra Platinum and PPS shared how they are transforming finance operations with AI-driven platforms, unified data and streamlined reporting.

CFO Matshidiso Nyembe has been nominated for the 2025 CFO Awards

iOCO has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Platinum partner, strengthening its commitment to empowering finance professionals with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive efficiency, security and growth.

Speaking at the annual Executive Day, Standard Bank group CFVO Arno Daehnke emphasised growth as a central priority, supported by technology investment, client focus, and active capital allocation across its diverse markets.

Speaking at the 2025 Executive Day, Nedbank CFO Mike Davis outlined the financial services provider’s approach to digital transformation, emphasising co-operation between finance and technology, governance structures, and the role of AI in enhancing efficiencies and client experience.

At the 2025 Executive Communities Executive Day, EY global controlling transformation leader Ajith Haripaul unpacked the hidden pressures of leadership, calling for vulnerability and authenticity in navigating the challenges at the top.

From his roots in Pietermaritzburg to steering the financial strategy of one of South Africa’s boldest new insurance ventures as CFO of glu, CFO Jeshan Gajathar brings together technical expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and a values-driven approach to leadership, proving that finance is not just about numbers, it is about people, purpose, and building sustainable futures.

CFO Sherylee Moonsamy has been nominated for the 2025 CFO Awards

Novus Holdings has announced the appointment of Kim Julies as its new group chief financial officer and executive director.

2025 Executive Day brought together top CFOs, CIOs and HR leaders under the theme Renewing our social contracts. The event tackled South Africa’s future, digital transformation, ethical leadership, menopause in the boardroom and the realities of executive loneliness.

From humble beginnings in Mamelodi to boardrooms shaping South Africa’s renewable clean energy future, African Rainbow Energy CFO Nakedi Ramaphakela has carved out a career defined by resilience, vision, and purpose.

Cummins Africa Middle East has appointed Prosperity Zondi as its new regional finance director.

Christiaan Barnard, the CFO of Spear Reit, has joined the list of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

British American Tobacco has appointed Javed Iqbal as interim chief financial officer following the departure of Soraya Benchikh.

Proposed US tariffs present both direct and indirect risks for South African companies, forcing CFOs to reassess demand exposure, transfer pricing and long-term capital investment strategies.

Jem HR, an employee benefits and HR platform built for deskless workers on WhatsApp, has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Gold partner.

The Market Theatre Foundation has appointed Devi Padayachee as CFO. She brings extensive public sector experience, having led financial turnarounds and clean audits at the Ekurhuleni Housing Company.

After years in South Africa’s biggest banks, Avashnee Ramdial took a leap into the unknown, joining Access Bank SA as CFO to help build it from the ground up. It’s a demanding journey of transformation, growth and grit, but one she’s embracing with tenacity.

Dr Sandile Mnguni, the CFO of eThekwini municipality, has joined the list of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

As Joelene Pierce prepares to take the helm as CEO of KPMG in South Africa, her focus is on keeping trust the cornerstone of everything the firm does - and turning that into a competitive advantage. From 144 handwritten letters to one of the biggest jobs in town, she is ready to cement her legacy.

Standard Bank Group chief finance and value management officer Arno Daehnke will step down at the end of 2027.

PPS Investments has announced the appointment of Sumaya Parker as its new CFO, effective July 2025.

Sage has joined the lineup for the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Diamond partner, bringing its expertise in technology solutions that empower businesses to thrive.

Ashburton Investments CFO Meghna Ravjee believes that successful businesses often invest in two important things: people and processes.

Cell C CFO, El Kope, Bidvest Protea Coin CFO, Helen Yiga and Bonitas Medical Aid CFO, Vurhonga Rikhotso share some heartfelt lessons for young women dreaming of executive finance roles, offering guidance rooted in self-belief, mentorship, resilience and the power of collective progress.

Kim Bartman (KB), Kutula Miyeki (KM) and Saffiya Ismail (SI), EAs to top South African CFOs, reflect on what skills will keep EAs ahead in an AI-powered workplace. They point to AI mastery, data literacy and adaptability, and balancing tech know-how with people skills.

LinkedERP has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver Partner, bringing its expertise in business management and supply chain transformation to Africa’s leading finance event.

Sentech has appointed Clarinda Simpson as chief financial officer.

From a small Free State town to head of finance at Bidvest Protea Coin, Helen Yiga’s journey is one of resilience, adaptability and purpose. Drawing on over two decades of cross-industry experience, she blends sharp commercial acumen with a deep commitment to people, mentoring future finance leaders while steering the business through uncertainty, transformation and growth.

NTT Data CFO Rebecca Pole has urged finance professionals to adopt a long-term, investment-focused mindset and to rethink traditional hiring.

More than 150 of South Africa’s top women leaders gathered at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton for an evening of bold insights, powerful reflection and purposeful connection at the 10th Annual Executive Communities Women’s Dinner.

TreasuryOne has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner and will be among the key exhibitors at the event on 16 October, showcasing its cutting-edge treasury and automation solutions to thousands of finance professionals.

The Johannesburg Social Housing Company has announced the appointment of Floyd Rikhotso as its new CFO.

Morné van Tonder is not only a highly skilled CFO, but someone who has navigated profound personal highs and lows. The depth of empathy, resilience and practical good sense in his leadership goes beyond the numbers to define international success for Pragma.

As artificial intelligence continues to transform the modern workplace, Kim Bartman (KB), Kutual Miyeki (KM) and Saffiya Ismail (SI), executive assistants to three of South Africa’s top CFOs are finding themselves at the centre of a profound shift,from task-driven support to strategic partnership.

CFO Adele Small has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

Analytix Engine has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Gold partner, bringing its data-driven expertise to Africa’s biggest finance event.

Motus Emerging Brands has welcomed Thembi Mazibuko as its new financial director.

As CFO of Metrobus, Luyanda Gidini brings a refreshing blend of creativity, precision and discipline to the financial helm of Johannesburg’s largest public transport company.

BDO group CFO, Daniel Botha has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

ACCA South Africa and McGeralds Entrepreneurship Centre, have joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as Platinum partners.

Melrose Arch came alive as finance leaders and industry experts gathered for CFO South Africa’s 2025 Pitch Parade, for an evening of innovation, quickfire pitches and light-hearted networking, all under the sparkling Jozi sky.

Metair has announced the appointment of Alastair Walker as its new chief financial officer and executive director.

CFO Brenda Baijnath’s story is not just about breaking glass ceilings, it’s about reimagining the room entirely. From navigating cultural expectations to leading the financial strategy at Motus Holdings, Brenda’s journey is marked by courage, clarity and a fierce commitment to authenticity.

In a CFO South Africa webinar titled Revolutionising finance leadership in a changing world, Gerhard Hartman, regional vice president for Sage in Africa and the Middle East, shared insights from Sage’s global CFO study, highlighting how finance leaders are spearheading digital transformation, adopting AI and preparing their teams for the future.

Sanlam Retail Mass has named Anele Mbuya as its new chief financial officer.

CFO Andisa Zinja has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.