Photo Gallery: 30 July 2026, CFO Pitch Parade, The Venue Green Park, Sandton

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.

Taufeeqa Waja has been appointed CFO of Retail and Business Banking at FNB, following almost two years as head of finance and more than a decade of experience in finance roles at Standard Bank and FirstRand.

At an exclusive CFO Dinner in Sandton, finance leaders unpacked why capital remains on the sidelines, the changing investment landscape and what business and government can do to unlock growth.

Tharisa Minerals CFO Michael Jones has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards, recognising his experience across financial management in the mining sector and investment banking.

Willie Scott will join Sail Mining Group as CFO and director from 1 October 2026, bringing extensive finance and mining experience to the role after serving as group CFO at CSG Holdings.

Malander Advisory group chief financial officer and head of advisory Shaveera John has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards. A qualified chartered accountant, she has a background in finance, audit and accounting and has supported CFOs of large, listed and fast-growing clients.