Companies are increasing sanitisation, restricting and monitoring travel, and encouraging remote working.

Mike: The future is what we make it, and I am really looking forward to being a #FutureShaper!

CFO Rakesh Garach is one of the four new members on Grindrod Bank's board of directors.

Tari Labs' Cayle Sharrock: You have to value what blockchain gives you to justify the cost of running one.

Rob has been instrumental in establishing and communicating a clear vision and strategy for MTN.

Mark has been with the Spar Group for more than 24 years, serving in various finance roles.

Zaf relishes a challenge, and believes he's found a good one in the complex environment at Cell C.

Lyndy van den Barselaar encourages job seekers to extend their professional skill sets.

FD Risto Ketola: From a delivery perspective, the group is in better shape than it has been for years.

Also: SAP in talks to secure Ethiopia contracts and Tongaat sells starch business to Barloworld.

CFOs reveal how they are staying on top of the Covid-19 situation, and what they've done so far.

Colin's appointment will ensure the company returns to the apex of construction in South Africa.

Noma has extensive finance experience in industries ranging from mining to financial services.

Willie's appointment follows the resignation of interim CFO Graham du Preez.

Stephanus served as interim FD from August 2019 after being with the company for seven years.

She took on the Implats CFO role during a restructuring, just as she fell pregnant.

The hub is aimed at helping accounting and finance professionals find positions and develop their careers.

Andreas has resigned to emigrate and will be serving his last day at the company on 17 March.

Also: Shoprite, Equites Property Fund, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Ford looking at joint ventures.

CFO Yuresh Maharaj: Liberty's SA retail business had recorded a high number of early lapses.

Dion has been with RH Bophelo for more than three years and is also a senior-lecturer at UJ.

Wisdom's appointment comes into effect from 28 February, following Desigan Moodley's resignation.

It enables companies to list and raise funds for sustainability linked instruments and projects.

Neil Buckley, Apex BI: something CFOs should know about but all too frequently don't.

Keith chairs the finance and investment committee and working capital committee at Netcare.

Anél has served within the group for more than 18 years, including as CFO of Nedbank Capital.

Ashley Wood's tactile relationship with the company's products gives her edge at the Sorbet Group.

Also: SARB sells its stake in African Bank and Nampak disposes of glass business.

CFO Charl Keyter: The group had gone from a market capitalisation of R10 billion in 2013 to R120 billion in 2020.

Natascha's appointment follows the resignation of Chris Griffith and comes into effect on 16 April.

Graham, who has been with the company since 2016, has resigned to pursue other endeavours.

Trevor is filling the role until a replacement for Elton Bosch has been appointed.

Andrew's appointment follows the resignation of former group CEO Peter Oswald.

Griffith says the highlight of his long career at Anglo American is being able to end it at Anglo American Platinum.

Finance Meets HR Summit attendees believe CFOs can also be people people.

When you put people and finance together, you can create beautiful value for business.

Kanana's appointment follows that of Khensani Mukhari as the bank's CFO.

Our job is to execute against our value creation strategy, says incoming Redefine Properties COO Leon Kok.

Six partners have shown their support for finance and HR at the Finance Meets HR Summit.

SAB introduces SAB Zenzele Kabili, a B-BBEE scheme that will own R5.4b billion in AB InBev shares.

Accounting Made Easy's Mark Samowitz says the way accounting is taught is flawed, and he can fix that.

ClarkHouse Human Capital to partner with leading CFO community platform, CFO South Africa.

CFO Walter Leonhardt shares how Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa bounced back after three very difficult years.

Warren has been with Altron for 17 years and will be stepping into the MD role for its subsidiary, Altron Arrow.

Also: Telkom calls for Vodacom-Liquid Telecom merger investigation and Intu Properties investor pulls out.

Neo Dongwana has been appointed as the chair of the Barloworld board.

DRDGold CFO Riaan Davel announces intentions to expand their Far West Gold Recoveries project.

Nishlan is an accomplished finance professional who has served with the Investec group since 2000.

At the Finance Meets HR Summit, leading executives take a look at how finance and HR are #StrongerTogether.

MRA gives members access to a world-class profession says SAICA's Freeman Nomvalo.

Experienced senior finance executive Brian Harvey's appointment will come into effect from 1 June.

Ramasela has been appointed as Avis Rent A Car Southern Africa's new CEO.

There is an opportunity for the private industry to invest in economic and infrastructure growth.

South Africa is viewed as a gateway to the rest of the continent says RMB's Nema Ramkhelawan-Bhana.

Bernardt is an experienced FD with a demonstrated history of working in the education and finance industry.

Also: Tongaat Hulett share price falls after suspension lift and TymeBank partners with Zion Christian Church.

Blake's Andre Bezuidenhout says that the current economic climate makes debt collection a priority.

Mukhari joins the bank with more than 20 years' finance experience in various sectors.

Rivasha joined Afgri and the agriculture industry in 2017 after a number of years in the food industry.

Zack has served as South Ocean Holdings since 2018 and his resignation comes into effect from 28 February.

This follows the appointment of Noel Doyle to CEO after Lawrence MacDouhgall's retirement.

Elton joined Oceana from serving at Clover Industries, where he was nominated for the 2017 CFO Awards.

Jason will build on his past experience and contribute to the company's growth in retail and financial services.

Berlin's appointment follows the resignation of CEO David Brown as of 31 January.

The company has also announced the appointment of Riaan van Reenen as CEO of Discovery Life.

Also: The Sharks renew sponsorship deal with Cell C and Intu Properties sells Spanish shopping centre.

Nominees share their insights about staying agile and thinking outside the box at the CFO Awards interviews.

Thabo Tshepuwane: Sought after qualifications are no longer a guarantee of life-long success.

Doyle's appointment follows the retirement of 63 year old Lawrence MacDougall

Rosin will be taking over from Ditebogo Modiba as the interim CEO with effect from 1 February.

Lekubo's appointment follows the resignation of Frank Abbott and comes into effect from 3 March.

Her appointment follows the resignation of Michael Easter and comes into effect from 31 January.

Tertius Johannes de Kock will be stepping in as Ecsponent's CFO with effect from 31 March.

Darsot will be taking over from Ismail Darsot following his retirement with immediate effect.

Stretch Global's John Stretch gives an insight to the questions CFOs need to ask when looking to the future.

Riga has a vision that the University will be financially sustainable and that he will right the wrongs of the past.

The listing provides shareholders with a variety of trading venue options, says Sasol CFO Paul Victor.

The guide shows that, at R5 million a year, CFOs are earning more than most SA professionals.

SA's corruption score has improved slightly, going from 43rd place in 2018 to 44th in this year.

Take risks, share ideas, and don't doubt yourself were high on the list of encouraging messages.

The app is a mobile solution to VAT queries by enabling easy navigation through South African VAT legislation content.

A team of students from UCT GSB participated in the John Molson MBA International Case Competition, and won.

Also: Anglo American to acquire Sirius Minerals and African Rainbow Capital buys Alexander Forbes stake.

Selwyn moved to Nelson Mandela Bay after four years of ensuring Kouga Municipality's financial sustainability.

Jason has been with Absa for more than 12 years and serves on various committees within the group.

NECSA has also appointed a new representative of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.

Naidoo's appointment comes after the company has been without a permanent CEO since 2014.

The new appointments come when the company is at a critical point and needs new leadership.

Auchincloss will be taking over from Brian Gilvary and serving alongside new CEO Bernard Looney.

Herman Singh took a roadtrip around South Africa this December. Here is what he learnt.

Bidvest CEO designate Mpumi Madisa is one of the four new appointments.

The bank has been admitted as a member of the JSE's interest rate and currency derivatives market.

4AX's Eugene Booysen said these listings demonstrate the incredible opportunities that still exist in SA.

Kruger has worked in a variety of roles in the FirstRand Group, including CRO at RMB.

Prosus continues to pursue fast-food industry and RDI Reit exits UK due to Brexit impact.

Van der Westhuizen plans to continue delivering on the company's 2025 strategy.

Makgoba's appointment follows the resignation of Jabu Mabuza and makes way for a board restructure.

The appointment comes as the search for a permanent CEO is at an advanced stage.

The appointment will come into effect once all local and regulatory requirements have been met.

Willem has been serving with the group for a year and has stepped down as FD from 10 January.

Joe has previously served in various finance roles, as well as being the MD of AECOM.

Bagattini will be taking over from previous group CEO Ian Moir with effect from 17 February.

Riaan has served with Exxaro for over 17 years because of his attraction to its constant evolution.

Mabuza apologised for Eskom's inability to meet the commitment it made to the president.

Wayne joins the list with Barry Melancon, Tom Hood, Allan Koltin and President Donald Trump.

Also: MTN raises R14 billion and Takeaway.com almost victorious in takeover battle with Just Eats.

Andrew will act as interim CEO until a replacement for Peter Oswald has been appointed.

The bank believes that Ramaphosa could effect a turnaround with structural reforms and policy certainty.

He replaces Nicky Oppenheimer and surpasses Natie Kirsh, the other two South Africans on the list.

Euan is responsible for keeping the company ahead of regulatory changes and global trends.

Juanita Steenekamp says that it is both "onerous and vague" and that "more guidance is required".

Mminele is "looking forward to leading the exciting journey that Absa has embarked on".

The board of Grindrod Bank has confirmed his appointment as CFO and executive director.

Alexander Forbes, Aveng, Conduit, Bell Equipment and Metair are also making headlines.

Barloworld, Altron and Alexander Forbes were among the companies who appointed new CFOs this year.

Experts dived into finance trends from disruptive technology, to customer focus, to job "tax", and boards.

Six of South Africa's finest finance professionals walked away with awards on the evening of 15 May.

Richard Crecel and Daniela Thakkar: banks must act as credit loss remains divergent under IFRS 9.

CFOs need to be adaptable, agile and forward-thinking in order to weather the storm and stay relevant.

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