BCX’s finance chief, Cheryl-Jane (CJ) Kujenga, favours a “bottom-up” approach, and is a firm believer in understanding the details first. But her true leadership style lies in her unique take on work-life balance.

JSE CFO Fawzia Suliman’s key to work-life balance is “deciding which cylinders should burn brightest” at a given time. This approach gives her both the discipline and mental fortitude to lead her team in the fast-paced world of stockbroking – and fulfil her passion for endurance sports.

Standard Bank CEO Funeka Montjane discusses the role of a CFO as a business integrator.

Ephraim Phando Legoale is not your typical numbers-driven executive. Although he’s absolutely committed to good governance, what sets Ephraim apart is his genuine warmth, his passion for his work, and his moves on the dance floor.

A female CFO’s cultural intelligence edge crafts an unusual and successful path.

A journey of how a woman shattered the glass ceiling to prepare a future where more women will occupy leadership roles.

CFO Isaac Malevu successfully made the switch from the private to the public sector when joining the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) four years ago. His hard work in leading the corporation through crises was ultimately what earned him the 2023 Public Sector CFO of the Year Award.

Passionate about the opportunity technology can bring, 2023 Finance & Technology Award winner Jan Hofmeyr has been breaking the CFO mould at OUTsurance by driving the transformation of its finance department so it remains relevant in an increasingly digital future. He reveals how this change has affected the entire business.

Starting as a call-centre agent, Anusha Ramraj has climbed the ranks at CCI South Africa to CFO, and learned the importance of empowering people on the way.

Sasfin Bank CFO Harriet Heymans’s leadership style has helped the company through some challenging times over the last year, and she’s empowering others to do the same.

Mercedes-Benz South Africa CFO Taryn Woodbridge uses her unique culture to lead with diversity and unity.

When it comes to being CFO of BDO South Africa, Daniel Botha not only tries to build a finance team fit for the future of the business, but for the future of the country as well.

Prinisha Khoosal's people-centred approach as CFO at Bridgestone South Africa makes a compelling case for the importance of managing with emotional intelligence to drive excellence, and got her promoted to FD of its AME region.

African Bank’s new CFO, Anbann Chetti, explains how he changed the bank’s finance operating blueprint using three pillars of success, and most importantly, transparency with his team.