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Roshan Moonsamy has been nominated for the 2024 CFO Awards for his work as the CFO at BankservAfrica.

Optimi Group CFO Suloshini Singh shares her family’s resilient journey through life and how they were able to make it through the toughest ordeals because of the flexibility her work and studies were able to afford her.

Attendees of Workday Elevate spent the day getting to grips with the future of AI.

Taskeen Ismail joins Sanlam Investments as CFO, leveraging her expertise to propel the company’s strategic vision and foster sustainable growth, in a career journey that comes full circle.

MakwaIT strengthens leadership team with appointment of seasoned finance and IT professional.

Momentum Metropolitan group FD Risto Ketola has been nominated for the CFO Awards for the third time.

CFO Zaf Mahomed reveals why balance sheet management and cash flow are the only tools you need to make your organisation’s profits grow. He uses his recent experience at Oceana Group as an example.

BMI Coverland CFO Tammy Narain explores some of the challenges the struggling manufacturing industry is currently facing, and explains why harnessing the power of synergies will save it.

Sage will be showcasing its cutting-edge technology at the premier event.

Sandvik has appointed Nerissa Jalim as its new CFO to drive growth, profitability and sustainability at the engineering company.

CFO Brad Wentzel explains the need to practise patience when leading finance teams, especially during difficult and chaotic times.

Abigail Mukhuba has been nominated for the 2024 CFO Awards for her work as the CFO and FD of Sanlam.

Brenda Baijnath has been appointed as the new CFO and executive director of Motus Holdings, effective 1 November 2024.

As South Africa celebrates youth month, it is important to honour the contributions and potential of young leaders. In the world of finance, Aneshree Naidoo, CFO at Webber Wentzel and recipient of the 2023 Young CFO of the Year award, has already made a significant impact in her CFO roles and the industry - from the age of 27.

LeaseTracker will be showcasing at the Finance Indaba. They will join the line-up of other exhibitors at the Sandton Convention Centre on 10 October.

CFO Elisa Mkhize opened the doors of Soul Leadership Academy in January 2022 to address the still-limited access to quality education for disadvantaged students, and help grow a new generation of leaders for the future.

King Price Insurance’s chief financial officer (CFO), Paul Stedall, has entered the list of finance leaders contending for CFO of the Year title.

Eddie will be taking up the CEO role at USN after 13 years at TWK, where he played a crucial role in the company's recovery and restructuring.

ACCA has been a partner of the Finance Indaba for five consecutive years.

CFO Sharon Naidoo has spent the last three years transforming the finance function and overall business at TransUnion Africa.

Part of Ashona’s role will be shaping the future of the company’s Africa division.

PwC South Africa Senior Economist Christie Viljoen looks at the effect of foreign investment on our economy.

AICPA & CIMA has signed up as a platinum partner at the Finance Indaba. They will join the line-up of other exhibitors at the Sandton Convention Centre on 10 October.

Sean Capazorio, group finance officer of Aspen Pharmacare, has joined the group of executives vying for the title of CFO of the Year. 

CFO Isaac Malevu successfully made the switch from the private to the public sector when joining the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) four years ago. His hard work in leading the corporation through crises was ultimately what earned him the 2023 Public Sector CFO of the Year Award.

Productivity SA CFO Okuhle Sidumane, Sappi Southern Africa CFO Pramy Moodley and BMI Coverland FD Tammy Narain explain how effective expectation management helps them ensure every engagement with their board is a success.

SANParks Pretty Makukule is learning how to use generative AI, like ChatGPT, more effectively in automating and improving finance processes, including her skills as a CFO.

Vodacom Group CFO Raisibe Morathi shares her award-winning recipe for being an exemplary CFO after winning the 2023 CFO of the Year Award, revealing the “data” behind a good strategy, a good team and a good leader.

CFOs Irene Singo, D’Shorne Human and Devrani Moonsamy share what their boardroom engagements require from them, and what they require from the directors around the table.

IEC CFO Dawn Mbatha joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

Passionate about the opportunity technology can bring, 2023 Finance & Technology Award winner Jan Hofmeyr has been breaking the CFO mould at OUTsurance by driving the transformation of its finance department so it remains relevant in an increasingly digital future. He reveals how this change has affected the entire business.

In May, Brad Wentzel became the new CFO of SPARK Schools, a network of private schools offering affordable, globally competitive education.

Broadcasting, television, and media have changed significantly over the last couple of years as multiple crises and the increasing adoption of technology set new precedents for entertainment, says Urban Brew Studios CFO Lufuno Siphugu, who has creatively chartered a course through the industry.

Syspro's EMEA head of finance Aucamp van der Schyff unpacks the Manufacturing CFO Survey, which reveals that the role of the hybrid CFO is continuously evolving in the sector.

Wits University CFO Maureen Manyama leverages subcommittees and submissions to get the most out of the time at the boardroom table.

Sibanye-Stillwater CFO Charl Keyter joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

Starting as a call-centre agent, Anusha Ramraj has climbed the ranks at CCI South Africa to CFO, and learned the importance of empowering people on the way.

Michelle de Lange helps to build young minds as a finance teacher and an accounting programme coordinator at the University of the Free State. She also builds houses in her spare time.

Executive community director Georgina Guedes finds out the CFO superpowers needed in the boardroom, during a keynote conversation with Standard Bank chief finance and value management officer Arno Daehnke.

At CFO Day, executives shared how unique boardroom cultures influence their companies, highlighting the balance between creativity and financial integrity.

Transparency and truth are vital ingredients for any company’s success, both internally and externally – and needs to extend all the way to board level, delegates at CFO Day heard.

Top finance executives gathered at The Leonardo on 14 May for the annual CFO Day to learn how to turn their organisation’s value statement into a compelling story.

As the CFO of SANEDI, Lethabo Manamela is at the coalface of looking at what the country and its citizens need to address the increasing energy challenges in South Africa.

Redefine Properties CFO Ntobeko Nyawo unpacks the company’s recent results, which are looking positive despite high interest rates and low disposable income.

TWK Agri FD Eddie Fivaz joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

With South Africa among the bottom 20 percent of countries when it comes to social impact effectiveness, Kearney experts unpack how CFOs can align purpose with profit to improve the “S” in their ESG impact.

Hanré Rossouw will step down as the CFO of Sasol after completing the company’s current year-end results.

Wesgro CFO Sandiso Gcwabe joins the list of finance leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

Graham Mears, CFO and partner at M&C Saatchi Abel, has gone from the big hole in Kimberley to a 17-year career in London, and has just implemented a massive MBO deal.

Christine Buys, a chartered accountant at ROMPCO, took a sabbatical and left her position as a manager in finance covering the retail business in Sasol Energy to consider her ideal role.

CFOs Louis de Wet and Lehan le Grange have had to find ways to retain staff by addressing remote working and development challenges during exponential technological advances.

After acting in the role since October 2023, Sayurie has shown that she has what it takes to drop the “acting” and become Anglo American Platinum’s new CFO.

Mustek group FD Shabana Aboo Baker joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

Having spent the last three years as the CFO of SAFCOL, D’Shorne Human has seen a lot of opportunities for the private sector to collaborate with the public sector.

Deon Raju, who has spent his entire career at Absa, has been appointed as the bank’s new group FD.

Having recently bought e-commerce retailer Drink Nil, serial entrepreneur and CA(SA) Ayanda Mvandaba has seen an opportunity for South Africa to compete in the international non-alcoholic drinks market.

FNB Commercial Banking CFO Melissa Stevens unpacks some of the challenges she’s facing when it comes to the recruitment and development of her finance team.

The cloud solutions company joins the line-up of partners showcasing their services at the Finance Indaba on 10 October.

CFO South Africa and Maarten de Borst hosted a workshop for finance executives and a masterclass for their teams diving into the benefits of using ChatGPT and generative AI to improve efficiencies at work.

DRDGold CFO Riaan Davel joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

Bruce Bydawell has spent the last five years as the CFO of AlexForbes, implementing a new strategy for the company and transforming its finance function.

Following many shutdowns in the industry, GVK-Siya Zama CFO John de Sousa unpacks the outlook for the construction industry and reveals what both the government and private sector can do to help turn this around.

Motus Corporation CFO Ockert Janse van Rensburg has been promoted to the group’s CEO, taking over from Osman Arbee, who is retiring.

CFO Rebecca Pole reveals the work Dimension Data’s finance and management teams have put into rebranding the IT company, now called NTT Data, and rolling out global best practices.

FEM CFO Yusuf Bodiat has resigned and will step down later this year, when he takes up a new opportunity at another insurer.

Nedbank CFO Mike Davis joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

Sasfin Bank CFO Harriet Heymans’s leadership style has helped the company through some challenging times over the last year, and she’s empowering others to do the same.

Bestmed CFO Jessogan Chetty has spent the bulk of his career working in the education and health sectors, where he knows he can make a difference.

The automation software company joins the line-up of partners for this year’s Finance Indaba, taking place on 10 October.

Following the resignation of CFO Michael Sucher, Wiehann Joubert has been appointed as acting CFO.

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development CFO Irene Singo joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

Mercedes-Benz South Africa CFO Taryn Woodbridge uses her unique culture to lead with diversity and unity.

Standard Bank of South Africa’s Preshanta Govender reveals why she believes CFOs need to also become value managers in their organisations to navigate increasing challenges.

Batandwa Damoyi has been appointed as the new CFO of PIC, and will take over from Brian Mavuka.

Former Mr Price CFO Mark Stirton has joined New Zealand retailer The Warehouse with effect from 1 April.

As economic outcomes in South Africa weaken, Nedbank CFO Mike Davis explains what businesses and government can do to improve the country’s GDP growth.

The South African Qualifications Authority CFO joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

To address some of South Africa’s biggest challenges at the moment, including the power, water and transport issues, Information Regulator CFO Glen Zulu believes the public and private sector need to identify partnership opportunities.

Ralph Buddle will take over as TFG’s new CFO starting 1 April, seeing acting FD Anthony Thunström resume his CEO role full-time.

Paul Masson pitched up at Deloitte for his articles 15 years ago in a lime green shirt, and still ensures he leads with his unique personality today as the CFO of Float.

The data and information company will be exhibiting at this year’s Finance Indaba on 10 October.

After almost 20 years with ArcelorMittal South Africa, Gavin Griffiths has been appointed the company’s CFO.

Life Healthcare Southern Africa CFO joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

Tinyiko Sihlangu has always been interested in understanding the entire workings of an organisation, not just the finances, and reveals how this helps her to add greater strategic value as the FD of Royal Bafokeng Holdings.

Estate Living CEO Louise Martin has had to serve as the company’s CFO, and uses this different perspective, as well as her past experience, to deliver value and growth.

At the ChatGPT for Finance Professionals Masterclass, attendees will get to grips with how to harness generative AI and revolutionise the finance function in their organisations.

CFO Talib Sadik and CSO Siya Mthethwa have both joined the South African Tourism leadership team.

During a CFO Summit in Cape Town, panellists Aneshree Naidoo, Danya von Scheliha, Rick Martin and Shoki Ralebepa unpack their unique hiring approaches, resulting in agile and adaptable finance teams.

Pieter de Wit explains how businesses can unlock the potential South Africa holds, and explains how they’ve been doing it at Afrimat, where he is the CFO.

CFOs revealed that agility, ethics and adaptability are the key qualities that will enable finance teams to remain relevant in the future during CFO South Africa’s The People Power Reimagined Summit.

Making a difference in and having an enduring impact on people’s lives and broader society is CA Bonga Mokoena’s idea of being a good leader, and he tries to do this as the CEO of BDO South Africa.

Zeda FD Thobeka Ntshiza joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

Future of work guru Ray de Villiers says that, as the role of finance teams changes due to generative AI taking over their number-crunching responsibilities, it’s up to CFOs to make sure their people understand what the new future will look like, and the power they have to impact it.

When it comes to being CFO of BDO South Africa, Daniel Botha not only tries to build a finance team fit for the future of the business, but for the future of the country as well.

After two years in the role, Guy Moretti has stepped down as the CFO of Ellies Electronics, with immediate effect.

Entrepreneur and CA Hazel Bango-Moyo believes that small businesses are how South Africa will grow and has dedicated her career to helping them achieve their goals.

El Kope, who has been acting CFO since August 2023, has been appointed as Cell C’s new CFO and executive FD.

Since being appointed as Afrika Tikkun’s group head of finance in February, Peter Kimingi has had to juggle getting to know the business strategy and executing it at the same time, while also making sure he brings his teams along.

Some of South Africa’s leading finance executives will gather on 14 March in Cape Town to discuss the future of their finance teams, and will reveal the skills they are looking for most, to address changing business requirements.

AYO Technology Solutions’ CFO Pride Guzha has spent his first year in the role restoring the company’s reputation by focusing on reporting and collaboration.

CA Cyril Madiba’s greatest achievement is the work he has done in helping young people move into the formal economy.

Minister Pravin Gordhan has appointed Nosipho Maphumulo as group CFO, as well as a new CEO, to support Transnet’s turnaround strategy.

Brad Wentzel reveals his strategy for restoring a motorcycle, and how businesses can do the same to ensure success.

CFOs Steven Kilfoil and Nerissa Jalim explain how using their finance leadership experience and skills, combined with their personal passion to drive more meaningful impact, has resulted in them giving back to society.

Top CFOs Isaac Malevu, Martin van der Walt, Maureen Manyama and Johan Geel explain how the right investments and partnerships can mean sustainable growth for South Africa during challenging times.

CFOs can play a vital role in supporting the integration of social impact into how businesses operate and report to shareholders, says Cathy Duff, Trialogue director.

After 12 years at Sanlam Investment Group, learning from the company’s CFOs, Colleen Wagner was ready to take the next step in her career and become a CFO too.

The first CFO South Africa Summit of the year looked at the role finance executives play in helping to address the challenges the country is facing.

As the new group head of finance at Afrika Tikkun, Peter Kimingi will be tasked with supporting the group’s mission to address youth unemployment in South Africa.

Stabilising debt, funding critical services and responding to the promises made in the SONA are among the many balls South Africa’s finance minister must juggle during his budget speech, reveals KPMG South Africa lead economist.

Elisa Mkhize joined Kiara Health in January 2021 to help the company implement new governance, processes and systems to help the business grow.

Shakira Naidoo, a CA(SA) with almost 10 years’ experience in providing professional services, follows the Hindu practice of seva, a philosophy of giving without expecting anything in return.

Bidvest Automotive CFO Zoliswa Mashinini reveals what it’s like joining a new industry, and why it’s the move she needed to grow as a leader.

AYO CFO Pride Guzha explains that the company’s increased revenue is a result of its subsidiaries’ thriving performance in 2023, as well as collaboration.

South Africa’s top finance executives will gather on 22 February in Johannesburg to discuss the future of the country, and reveal the role CFOs play in making sure we get there.

Resonating with the company’s mission to make affordable healthcare available to all, Yondie Metu is excited about her new role as RH Bophelo’s new CFO.

Prinisha Khoosal's people-centred approach as CFO at Bridgestone South Africa makes a compelling case for the importance of managing with emotional intelligence to drive excellence, and got her promoted to FD of its AME region.