Westfalia Fruit Africa has appointed Bongani Manzi as its new finance director.

Massmart has appointed seasoned finance executive Tendani Sikhwivhilu as its new vice-president.

Nominations for the 2026 CFO Awards are officially open. This is your opportunity to honour the finance leaders whose vision, resilience and innovation have helped steer their organisations, and South Africa’s economy, forward over the past year.

The public sector was squarely in the spotlight at the 2025 CFO Awards, with City of Cape Town CFO Kevin Jacoby walking away with the CFO of the Year title – as well as the Compliance & Governance Award.

Under the glittering Johannesburg skyline, the country’s top finance leaders gathered in the Polo Room at Sandton’s Inanda Club for the annual CFO Awards – a night of glamour, gratitude and inspiration. From powerful acceptance speeches to Akani Simbine’s moving fireside chat, the event honoured the people and purpose driving South Africa’s financial excellence.

Kevin Jacoby, CFO of the City of Cape Town, has been named South Africa’s CFO of the Year at the 2025 CFO Awards.

Barloworld has announced the appointment of Relebohile Mosaletseng Sehoole Malahleha as its new group finance director, effective 1 December 2025, following the retirement of Nopasika Vuyelwa Lila after a successful six-year tenure.

Etienne Raubenheimer, executive head and CFO of CFO Services at Outsourced CFO, believes the finance function has evolved beyond reporting and compliance. Today’s CFOs, he says, are strategic partners who create meaning, drive growth and help business leaders make better decisions.

After serving as the company’s CFO for more than two years, Bryan has now been appointed as managing director of Reflex.

CFO Dineo Molefe has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

CFO Kagiso Lerutla has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

CFO Bongani Ngcongo has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

CFO Boipelo Lekubo has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

CFO Joy Malete has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

Industry experts Ashley Francis and Rob van den Wijngaard unpacked how leaders can transform complexity into clarity by using data as a compass, while keeping people and culture at the centre of digital transformation.

Astral Foods has announced that its CFO, Dries Ferreira, will step down from his role at the end of January 2026 to take up a new opportunity in the industrial sector.

As head of finance at Investec Life, Roxane Leita has spent nearly a decade shaping the finance function from the ground up. Her journey is one of precision, resilience, and innovation, balancing the centuries-old foundations of accounting with the dynamic possibilities of digital transformation.

At the recent 2025 Finance Indaba, DRDGold’s finance leaders revealed how their Workiva modernisation project turned reporting chaos into clarity – saving days of work, enhancing accuracy and turning accountants into strategic business partners.

Experienced finance leader Zakariya Alli has been appointed as the new chief financial officer of Nexia SAB&T.

Newly appointed Planet42 CEO, Marc Alvey, is on a mission to make mobility more accessible through disciplined capital allocation, team empowerment and a people-focused leadership style. Marc was appointed as CEO of Planet42 as of 1 September, 2024.

At the 2025 Finance Indaba, Mercedes-Benz CFO Taryn Woodbridge shared how empowering finance teams to experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) tools, without waiting for IT, sparked a cultural shift, reduced fear of digitalisation and boosted efficiency across the organisation.

At the 2025 Finance Indaba, Acumatica’s regional head Bernard Ford delivered a thought-provoking session on how artificial intelligence is reshaping business at lightning speed, and why CFOs must act now to harness its power rather than fear it.

At the 2025 Finance Indaba, senior finance leaders shared their insights on how to build agile, innovative teams that embrace change. From hiring for emotional intelligence to fostering psychological safety and modernising systems, CFOs unpacked what it truly takes to future-proof the finance function.

SAP Fioneer joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Platinum partner, leading the next generation of financial services through open, technology-powered innovation designed to create a resilient and connected ecosystem.

After playing a pivotal role in scaling and strengthening fintech company e4 through a period of significant growth as its CFO, Adri Führi decided to take a break. Now, the finance leader is back – in a new role and with renewed vigor.

As a Silver partner of the 2025 Finance Indaba, SynergERP helps organisations achieve operational excellence through intelligent business management solutions that streamline processes and enhance financial visibility.

Bastion, in partnership with Workiva, joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Platinum partner, transforming stakeholder communication through integrated reporting and award-winning design that builds trust and transparency across audiences.

Anchor Capital joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, offering agile and personalised wealth management solutions that combine global expertise with deep local insight to drive long-term investment success.

Page Automation joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, empowering South African businesses with advanced systems integration and automation solutions that drive efficiency and performance.

Fasken joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, delivering forward-thinking legal and commercial solutions that help businesses navigate complex regulatory landscapes with creativity and confidence.

Khumalo Xaba Xulu Auditors (KXX) joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, combining auditing excellence with digital innovation to offer transparent, high-quality financial solutions that build trust and accountability.

SAIPA joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Gold partner, continuing its mission to advance South Africa’s accounting profession through transformation, advocacy and continuous professional development for over 10,000 members.

PPS Insurance Company joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, serving South Africa’s graduate professionals with tailored insurance, investment and healthcare products built on a unique mutual profit-sharing model.

TruCloud ERP joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, delivering flexible, cloud-native enterprise solutions that help modern businesses scale efficiently and operate securely in the digital era.

As a Silver partner at the 2025 Finance Indaba, ADP continues to redefine the future of work with innovative, people-centred HR and business solutions backed by more than 75 years of global expertise.

Expeditus, a Gold partner in the 2025 Finance Indaba line-up, is empowering organisations to harness the power of data through world-class business intelligence and analytics that transform information into strategic growth.

Binance joins the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Gold partner, driving the global digital finance revolution through a comprehensive cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem that empowers users to participate in the evolving digital economy.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced the appointment of Valdene Reddy as its new group chief executive officer, effective 1 April 2026.

EFT Corporation has appointed seasoned finance leader Adri Führi as its new group chief financial officer, effective immediately.

Standard Bank Group CFVO Dr Arno Daehnke says African banks must take the lead in mobilising capital for the continent’s infrastructure and climate transition, while also fostering strong internal cultures built on psychological safety.

Putprop has appointed Alicia Nolte as its new executive director and financial director, effective 1 January 2026, succeeding James Smith who is retiring.

NTT Data has appointed Jafar Kuruniyan as chief financial officer for its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has unveiled a redesigned Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) syllabus to equip finance professionals with the skills needed for a fast-changing, technology-driven and sustainability-focused economy. The overhaul reflects shifting global labour trends, the growing impact of AI and the urgent need for strategic, analytical and human-centred finance leadership.

The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) will join the Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, highlighting its role as an independent channel for taxpayers seeking redress outside of Sars’s complaint mechanisms.

ShareForce has joined the Finance Indaba as a Gold partner, showcasing its innovative incentive plan technology and global reach as part of the VAT IT Group, the world’s largest RegTech organisation.

Signature Business Solutions has signed on as a Silver partner for the Finance Indaba, bringing its proven expertise in bridging the gap between business and technology through software, advisory, and tailored services.

Decision Inc. has joined with the Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, leveraging its expertise in technology and business transformation to help organisations drive innovation and deliver meaningful change.

Cloud-based ERP leader Acumatica has joined the Finance Indaba as a Platinum partner, showcasing its scalable business management solutions designed to help companies streamline operations and gain real-time insights.

Gripp Advisory, a specialist in governance, risk, and internal control solutions, has partnered with the Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, bringing its tailored business advisory expertise to Africa’s largest finance event.

CFOs Lerena Olivier of Pick n Pay and Sayurie Naidoo of Valterra Platinum share how automation and AI are transforming finance from transaction-driven to insight-led, with technology reshaping not only processes, but also culture and strategy.

From her childhood in Lenasia shaped by a stay-at-home father and a determined mother, to steering financial turnarounds in the public sector, and now holding the CFO seat at the Market Theatre Foundation, Devi Padayachee’s career has been defined by resilience, diversity of experience and a deep belief in empowering others.

SimplePay has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, bringing its commitment to simplifying payroll and reducing administrative burdens to Africa’s largest gathering of finance professionals.

Following the merger between Canal+ and Multichoice Group, Nicolas Dandoy has been appointed chief financial officer, succeeding Timothy Jacobs.

Heidi Koegelenberg has been named executive director and financial director of Marshall Monteagle.

Frontier has announced the appointment of Ulandy Junine Gribble as its new CFO.

CFO Jurgens Myburgh has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

Cinque, South Africa’s leading specialist in trade credit risk management, has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner.

After more than 16 years at Sanofi South Africa, including six as CFO, Lynette Biddulph has taken on a new challenge as CFO at Cipla Africa, based in Cape Town.

At a recent CFO South Africa webinar in partnership with OneStream, senior executives from Valterra Platinum and PPS shared how they are transforming finance operations with AI-driven platforms, unified data and streamlined reporting.

CFO Matshidiso Nyembe has been nominated for the 2025 CFO Awards

iOCO has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Platinum partner, strengthening its commitment to empowering finance professionals with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive efficiency, security and growth.

Speaking at the annual Executive Day, Standard Bank group CFVO Arno Daehnke emphasised growth as a central priority, supported by technology investment, client focus, and active capital allocation across its diverse markets.

Speaking at the 2025 Executive Day, Nedbank CFO Mike Davis outlined the financial services provider’s approach to digital transformation, emphasising co-operation between finance and technology, governance structures, and the role of AI in enhancing efficiencies and client experience.

At the 2025 Executive Communities Executive Day, EY global controlling transformation leader Ajith Haripaul unpacked the hidden pressures of leadership, calling for vulnerability and authenticity in navigating the challenges at the top.

From his roots in Pietermaritzburg to steering the financial strategy of one of South Africa’s boldest new insurance ventures as CFO of glu, CFO Jeshan Gajathar brings together technical expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and a values-driven approach to leadership, proving that finance is not just about numbers, it is about people, purpose, and building sustainable futures.

CFO Sherylee Moonsamy has been nominated for the 2025 CFO Awards

Novus Holdings has announced the appointment of Kim Julies as its new group chief financial officer and executive director.

2025 Executive Day brought together top CFOs, CIOs and HR leaders under the theme Renewing our social contracts. The event tackled South Africa’s future, digital transformation, ethical leadership, menopause in the boardroom and the realities of executive loneliness.

From humble beginnings in Mamelodi to boardrooms shaping South Africa’s renewable clean energy future, African Rainbow Energy CFO Nakedi Ramaphakela has carved out a career defined by resilience, vision, and purpose.

Cummins Africa Middle East has appointed Prosperity Zondi as its new regional finance director.

Christiaan Barnard, the CFO of Spear Reit, has joined the list of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

British American Tobacco has appointed Javed Iqbal as interim chief financial officer following the departure of Soraya Benchikh.

Jem HR, an employee benefits and HR platform built for deskless workers on WhatsApp, has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Gold partner.

The Market Theatre Foundation has appointed Devi Padayachee as CFO. She brings extensive public sector experience, having led financial turnarounds and clean audits at the Ekurhuleni Housing Company.

After years in South Africa’s biggest banks, Avashnee Ramdial took a leap into the unknown, joining Access Bank SA as CFO to help build it from the ground up. It’s a demanding journey of transformation, growth and grit, but one she’s embracing with tenacity.

Dr Sandile Mnguni, the CFO of eThekwini municipality, has joined the list of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

Standard Bank Group chief finance and value management officer Arno Daehnke will step down at the end of 2027.

PPS Investments has announced the appointment of Sumaya Parker as its new CFO, effective July 2025.

Sage has joined the lineup for the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Diamond partner, bringing its expertise in technology solutions that empower businesses to thrive.

Cell C CFO, El Kope, Bidvest Protea Coin CFO, Helen Yiga and Bonitas Medical Aid CFO, Vurhonga Rikhotso share some heartfelt lessons for young women dreaming of executive finance roles, offering guidance rooted in self-belief, mentorship, resilience and the power of collective progress.

LinkedERP has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver Partner, bringing its expertise in business management and supply chain transformation to Africa’s leading finance event.

Sentech has appointed Clarinda Simpson as chief financial officer.

NTT Data CFO Rebecca Pole has urged finance professionals to adopt a long-term, investment-focused mindset and to rethink traditional hiring.

More than 150 of South Africa’s top women leaders gathered at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton for an evening of bold insights, powerful reflection and purposeful connection at the 10th Annual Executive Communities Women’s Dinner.

TreasuryOne has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner and will be among the key exhibitors at the event on 16 October, showcasing its cutting-edge treasury and automation solutions to thousands of finance professionals.

The Johannesburg Social Housing Company has announced the appointment of Floyd Rikhotso as its new CFO.

CFO Adele Small has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

Analytix Engine has joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as a Gold partner, bringing its data-driven expertise to Africa’s biggest finance event.

Motus Emerging Brands has welcomed Thembi Mazibuko as its new financial director.

BDO group CFO, Daniel Botha has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

ACCA South Africa and McGeralds Entrepreneurship Centre, have joined the 2025 Finance Indaba as Platinum partners.

Melrose Arch came alive as finance leaders and industry experts gathered for CFO South Africa’s 2025 Pitch Parade, for an evening of innovation, quickfire pitches and light-hearted networking, all under the sparkling Jozi sky.

Metair has announced the appointment of Alastair Walker as its new chief financial officer and executive director.

CFO Brenda Baijnath’s story is not just about breaking glass ceilings, it’s about reimagining the room entirely. From navigating cultural expectations to leading the financial strategy at Motus Holdings, Brenda’s journey is marked by courage, clarity and a fierce commitment to authenticity.

In a CFO South Africa webinar titled Revolutionising finance leadership in a changing world, Gerhard Hartman, regional vice president for Sage in Africa and the Middle East, shared insights from Sage’s global CFO study, highlighting how finance leaders are spearheading digital transformation, adopting AI and preparing their teams for the future.

Sanlam Retail Mass has named Anele Mbuya as its new chief financial officer.

CFO Andisa Zinja has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

PAL Solutions will showcase its cutting-edge workforce management and human capital solutions at this year’s Finance Indaba, joining as a Silver partner.

Fathima Ebrahim, CFO of Rompco, charted her own path to success through grit, mentorship, and unwavering determination. She plays a strategic leadership role in one of Southern Africa’s most vital energy infrastructure projects – helping shape the region’s economic future through sustainable gas transmission.

CFO Zaf Mahomed has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

BP CFO Michelle Isaacs, Bidvest Protea Coin CFO Helen Yiga and Ashburton Investments CFO Meghna Ravjee are among a growing number of CFOs who believe supporting young professionals through mentorships is becoming a leadership priority.

IBTC has signed on as a Silver partner for the 2025 Finance Indaba, reinforcing its commitment to empowering local professionals through globally recognised qualifications.

Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority has appointed Andisa Zinja as its new chief financial officer.

Myles Kritzinger has been appointed as group CFO at Burstone, effective 1 September 2025.

CFO Charles Matumba has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

Oceana group CFO Zaf Mahomed says strong local performance, operational upgrades and a focus on controllables are driving momentum, even as global fish oil prices correct from historic highs.

Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace, has signed on as a Gold partner for the 2025 Finance Indaba.

Henriette Hooijer has been appointed CFO designate of DRDGold. She will take over from long-standing CFO and 2024 Finance & ESG Award winner, Riaan Davel.

Thabile Ngidi, CFO of Bidvest Prestige, is one of the contenders for the 2025 CFO of the Year Award.

The education and training body for the financial and accounting services sector has signed up as a Gold Partner for the 2025 Finance Indaba.

AECI has confirmed the permanent appointment of Ian Kramer as CFO and executive director

Mary-Anne’s exit marks the end of an era of over six years, with a transition plan in place to ensure business continuity.

Clarissa Appana, group CFO of Tracker South Africa, has joined the list of finance leaders who will be competing in the 2025 ‘Oscars of Finance’.

Quick Consols brings its cutting-edge financial reporting technology to Africa’s premier finance event.

With over two decades of financial leadership experience, Brendon Lucke brings deep industry insights to his new role as CFO of Commercial Cold Holdings (CCH).

Eazi Access CFO David Chadinha has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 CFO Awards.

Leading financial software provider 1.618 Technologies has signed on as a Gold Partner for the 2025 Finance Indaba, Africa’s premier finance conference.

Mikaeel Tayob has been promoted to regional CFO at Bridgestone Middle East & Africa FZE, marking a significant milestone in his finance career.

CFO Suloshini Singh has joined the group of nominees for the 2025 CFO Awards.

At the recent CIO Day held at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch, Aneshree Naidoo, chief financial officer at Webber Wentzel, delivered a powerful message to South Africa’s finance and technology leaders: successful digital transformation begins not with technology, but with people.