From small-town beginnings to the C-suite
CFO Barbara Makhubedu learnt the value of support, determination and relationships from a very young age, and uses those same values as she leads finance at Liberty Two Degrees.
Puseletso Mompei is a senior writer for CFO South Africa and CHRO South Africa. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, her background includes international media relations, communications strategy, and public relations for various multinational organisations – private, public, non-profit and academic institutions. She is passionate about the start-up scene, business, emerging technologies and digital trends, education, personal development and current affairs. As a versatile creator, she has contributed to various leading business and lifestyle platforms, focusing on diverse areas from health technology to fashion.
CFO Barbara Makhubedu learnt the value of support, determination and relationships from a very young age, and uses those same values as she leads finance at Liberty Two Degrees.
CFO Raisibe Morathi, CFO of the Year 2023 and winner of the Strategy Execution Award as well as the High-Performance Team Award, reveals how she balances technology and people to foster the ultimate digital, financial and cultural inclusion, as Vodacom Group transforms to become part of the digital revolution.
Zoho’s Sivaramakrishnan Iswaran says digital finance platforms are reducing the time CFOs spend on reporting.
With his roots and family in South Africa, Rick Martin knew he had to embark on a career back home after growing up in New Zealand. Now the CFO of Satrix, he hopes to have a positive impact on the country.
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) CFO Innocent Gumbochuma shares how he is shaping the financial trajectory of the organisation and has ambitions of setting it on a path of innovation, resilience, and diversified revenue streams.
Save the Children director of finance Hlobisile Nsibande shares the mission she is on to help give children a better chance of survival, protection, development and participation in society.
Scottish Gordon Traill reveals what it takes to lead an iconic South African business through tough times after a year as Clicks’ CFO.
From becoming the youngest CFO of a listed company when he joined Dis-Chem, to being appointed the company’s CEO, Rui Morais always embraces transformation.
Langeberg Municipality CFO Mava Shude on his blueprint for sustainable governance.
Kasada Services financial planning and analysis manager, Hind Zabit unpacks how she bridges cultures in her career.
Optimi CFO Suloshini Singh shares her commitment to giving back to society through education.
Bryte Insurance CFO Yulandi van Dyk says it’s possible to achieve the triple bottom line.
John Behan talks about pioneering auditing transformation as the CFO of Circit.
Top women executives find out the secrets behind three powerhouses’ rise to prominence.
Mandy Ramsden's story is of one woman’s ascent from male-dominated beginnings to the top of seven summits.
Foskor’s CFO, Jubilant Speckman, maps out the technology and ESG blueprints that lead to success.
CFO Day explored the collaborative potential of AI and its implications for finance heads.
Insights from mining and financial services CFOs show how digitisation can transform your business.
CFO Day opened with an engaging discussion centred around the age-old question of man versus machine.
SAPRO CFO Jean Penhaligon talks about unleashing the potential of technology in auditing.
Tracker Connect CFO Clarissa Appana on stigma and re-entering the job market after a career hiatus.
Logicalis CFO Seshnie Naidoo is living out her mom’s career aspirations, and making them her own.
Lehan le Grange reveals how he uses leverage to get the most out of his team at Ecentric Payment Systems.
African Leadership Academy CFO is building a sustainable organisation that benefits tomorrow’s leaders.
Aspen CFO Sean Capazorio unpacks how the tragedy changed his views on life and leadership.
After more than 12 years in a core finance role, this techie-at-heart has returned to his roots.
Konsise CEO Philip Tillman says forward-looking CFOs need to act now.
Toyota Tsusho Africa’s CFO says disasters are an unlikely catalyst for future clarity.
The group finance director at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings shares insights on walking away with the award.
Nedbank Wealth CFO Nadia Schaerer believes that finance is the glue that holds business together.
Microsoft SA CFO Welela Dawit on being a mission-driven financial leader in Africa.
IPP Office’s head of finance Dzunani Makgopa on responding to South Africa’s power crisis.
SoluGrowth's Pierre Botha explains why choosing a homegrown solution beats low-cost offshore BPO destinations.
Grant Manicom shares how his entrepreneurial outlook has led to career success.
Finance leaders share tactics that SMEs need to grow and thrive, with automation the key lever.
Creating value with smart technology under the spotlight at Finance Indaba 2022.
CIPC to unpack how the XBRL programme is unearthing valuable insights at Finance Indaba.
Wonga head of finance Jody Baumgarten on navigating a crisis soon after acquiring a business.
Yvette Glass finds new purpose by shifting to the owner of Evac+Chair South Africa.
A webinar with business leaders examines how to help women advance in their careers.
Workday’s Brian Montgomery says CFOs play a central role in talent retention.
FCM Travel GM Bonnie Smith says business travel still has many upsides – as long as you plan ahead.
Finance leaders discussed the technologies that will have the most significant impact on business.
SnapScan CFO Derick Truscott shares the right mindset for scaling a company.
When it comes to managing ESG, CFOs must adopt a readiness mindset.
Webinar reveals the benefits of using technology to meet ESG’s finance requirements.
Panellists say CFOs are increasingly being asked to act as a voice of ethics and accountability.
Finance Indaba Online attendees get the playbook on how to win as the next generation of finance leaders.
The Liberty Two Degrees FD explains that the role of the CFO in challenging times is multipronged.
Jamie Louw, CFO at AFMS Group, says the company emerged from the pandemic with newfound purpose.
Outgoing CFO of Astral Foods Daan Ferreira says finance has evolved into a more rewarding field.
Deon Fredericks, Group Financial Director (FD) of Famous Brands Ltd on leading through change.
TWK CFO unpacks the lessons he has learnt on optimising the opportunities in agriculture to attain financial success.
Kamanie Naicker unpacks Absa’s approach to building a powerful digital ecosystem.
Sharon Naidoo shares how she has made her role as Transunion’s CFO her own by tapping into her superpowers.
Eazi Access CFO David Chadinha shares his tips on how to thrive during a crisis.
Clarissa’s ability to channel her sense of adventure within any sphere she occupies has led to new opportunities.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies CFO Sandile Ntsele on finding success in new territories.
Corporate Traveller GM Oz Desai says agility is at the heart of the travel industry’s rebound.
The power of leadership with a human touch under the spotlight at Finance Indaba Conversation.
Finance professionals shared how learning and mentorship can be a catalyst for success.
Thembi also enjoys letting her creativity show as Masslift Africa's head of communications and marketing.
The CFO of Redefine Properties says being a finance leader echoes the values he was raised with.
Having recently stepped into the FD role, Anabel is looking forward to navigating the changing property industry.
Absa’s Abdul Yassim and Ruth Ngulube unpack Covid-19’s effects on trade and how it will bounce back.
Standard Bank’s Zaid Moola unpacks taking on his new role as head of wholesale clients South Africa.
Momentum Corporate’s Emda Fourie says women are uniquely placed to change the sector.
Otsile explains that a secondary listing option creates an alternative trading venue so investors have choice.
EWX’s Trevor Niemack unpacks why smart finance leaders should be automating their reporting.
Finance leaders’ roles have shifted from being number crunchers to more strategic business partners.
Deon Smith, CFO of Thungela Resources, shares his playbook on how to go through a demerger during a pandemic.
Tax specialist and founder Nico Theron explains how Unicus Tax aims to make tax matters easier.
Tafadzwa is passionate about mentoring and empowering young students and CAs, as well as his colleagues.
Group CFO at e4, Adri Führi says embracing innovation is key to cultivating success.
The Juwi EMEA FD’s ability to easily connect with different types of people has turned out to be an asset.
Harmony Gold FD Boipelo Lekubo shares her enthusiasm for the direction the CFO role is taking.
Explore Ai CFO Richard Labuschagne explains how spreading his wings powered his abilities and career.
BAIC CFO Buhle Hanise’s story of success drives her to pull up other aspiring female CAs.
Finding success as an outsourced CFO gives Bonnie the space to co-create thriving businesses.
Dynamic and charismatic, Nikola Ramsden gained a lot of her independence, structure, and maturity from a childhood tragedy.
Elena believes that people should be empowered to be able to deal with challenges.
Pieter highlights the double challenge of acting as CEO and running finance during a pandemic.
Calgro M3’s CFO Waldi Joubert shares his formula for meeting challenges head-on.
DoughGetters’ Murray Barnetson makes a case for taking care of yourself to avoid burnout.
Nick shares his thoughts on life, legacy, and longevity as he prepares for retirement in two years.
Rivasha Maharaj reflects on the journey to winning the Top Woman in Finance 2020 award.
A new way for finance managers to store tax filing information, optimise efficiency and reduce tax headaches.
Jordaan Burger enjoys being the strategic finance leader within business management service Sage.
Deploying Alteryx offers finance teams the ability to automate between 50 and 90 percent of data processes.
Auvasha Moodley leads on the dancefloor as she does in life; with elegance and determination.
Her love for numbers and sharp logic make Jo-Ann Pohl a natural dynamo in finance, but what has really made her an exceptional leader is her strong creative streak and ability to imagine fresh new possibilities for every scenario.
Riaan is using his work ethic and hard-gained knowledge to rehabilitate areas historically damaged by mining.
As a millennial, her sense of calm about remote working is helping her team to cope and thrive.
The Metropolitan Trading Company acting CFO's superpower is his ability to combine brains and heartfelt values.