Deloitte Africa’s Andries van den Berg, Financial Transformation Leader, and Anaplan EMEA MD Dayne Turbitt show how connected finance breaks down silos, links strategy to measurable value, and equips CFOs to navigate uncertainty with confidence.

Eswatini Revenue Service CFVO Dr Thobile Dlamini is redefining the CFVO role through her pioneering work in public-sector financial wellness. Her research, programmes and national outreach place employee wellbeing at the centre of financial leadership, creating a blueprint where stronger people drive stronger institutions and long-term fiscal health.

From performance guarantees to trade credit, Pieter Dingemans, head of credit specialties IMEA at Marsh, explains the benefits of freeing up capital for growth.

Sanlam Investment Management CFO Taskeen Ismail has a refreshingly different take on leadership which benefits her team, her business and the people her industry ultimately serves.

Workday Champions the changemakers driving agile, insight-led business transformation with their sponsorship of the Strategy Execution category at the 2025 CFO Awards.

Championing inclusive, people-centred economic growth, Old Mutual Corporate has sponsored the Transformation & Empowerment Award at the 2025 CFO Awards.

A strong sense of purpose has guided Ayanda Kotobe to the finance director’s chair at RS South Africa. She shares how her “why” keeps her grounded while driving ambition in a multinational environment.

Bonitas CFO Vurhonga Rikhotso embodies rigorous governance, coupled with a passion for fresh approaches that push finance forward. A chartered accountant with 16 years of experience in audit across both public and private sectors, Vurhonga leads with discipline, humanity and a taste for bold ideas that make healthcare more accessible.

Morné van Tonder is not only a highly skilled CFO, but someone who has navigated profound personal highs and lows. The depth of empathy, resilience and practical good sense in his leadership goes beyond the numbers to define international success for Pragma.