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Dentsu has appointed Naazema Rawoot and Ruschda Ismail as its new SA and Africa CFOs, respectively.

Liberty’s Cindy Sibiya-Phora is excited to see how AI and machine learning will change the future of finance.

The African Rainbow Minerals FD joins the nominees competing for the CFO of the Year title.

CFO Day explored the collaborative potential of AI and its implications for finance heads.

Experts unpack the promise and fears that come with technology, and why CFOs should embrace it.

WEF tech pioneer Jos Dirkx unpacks how technology can help finance teams foster great ideas.

Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden discusses the importance of trust in bringing people and tech together.

Zeda FD Thobeka Ntshiza shares how technology has changed the way people interact with cars.

Group FD Jason Quinn unpacks how Absa built a pan-African brand by repositioning the bank’s culture.

Group CFO Deon Viljoen reveals how Discovery has integrated man and machine to realise value.

Insights from mining and financial services CFOs show how digitisation can transform your business.

CFO Day opened with an engaging discussion centred around the age-old question of man versus machine.

View all the photos of the day, yourself and your peers here!

Leading CFOs shared practical examples and future scenarios for a world with AI.

Zelda Mostert steps in as Chubb’s new country president on 1 July, taking over from Gary Jack.

SAPRO CFO Jean Penhaligon talks about unleashing the potential of technology in auditing.

Leigh Kretzschmar is determined to leave her mark as she becomes the first woman MD at Fireblade Aviation.

South Africa’s leading finance execs will settle the big debate about who will lead the future: CFOs or AI.

Vedanta Zinc’s Pushpender Singla joins other top finance execs competing for the CFO of the Year title.

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.