Dischem Group CFO Julia Pope secures nomination for the 2026 CFO Awards

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Dis-Chem Group CFO Julia Pope has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards. She joined the group in 2017 and was appointed CFO in July 2023.

Julia Pope is a chartered accountant and finance executive with more than 15 years of experience in the retail and consumer products industry. She is the chief financial officer of Dis-Chem Group, having joined the company in 2017 and been appointed CFO in July 2023. In her role, she leads financial strategy and supports the group’s growth and transformation initiatives.

Dubbed the “Oscars of Finance”, the CFO Awards continue to celebrate leaders who raise the bar for people leadership in South Africa across listed companies, large corporations and government institutions.

The 2026 nominees will be celebrated at a gala event on 26 November, where winners across multiple categories, including the CFO of the Year title, will be announced.

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