Photo Gallery: 22 July 2025, CFO Pitch Parade, The Venue, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg

Much Asphalt financial director Tommie Koeries has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards, recognising his more than two decades of experience in finance and leadership.

From AI and coding to transformation and developing future finance leaders, CFOs shared their perspectives on how the accounting profession is evolving and what employers need to do to keep pace.

Simbarashe Mudzengi joins Webber Wentzel as CFO, bringing extensive financial leadership experience from Adcorp Holdings, Deloitte South Africa and EY.

iOCO CFO Ashona Kooblall and CEO Rhys Summerton have lifted profit after tax by 39%, expanded return on equity to 35% and strengthened cash generation. With recurring revenue above 60% and a disciplined approach to acquisitions, debt reduction and share buybacks, Kooblall is focused on sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value.

CFO South Africa brought finance leaders together over breakfast at Olives and Plates in Sandton for a morning of honest conversations, shared experiences and a few all-too-familiar workplace challenges.

Siphamandla Mthethwa will return to Airports Company South Africa as CEO on 1 November, three years after leaving the organisation where he previously served as CFO.