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Executive Day 2026 brought together South Africa’s leading finance, IT and HR executives to explore how organisations can navigate AI adoption, leadership challenges and accelerating change without losing sight of their people.

More than 250 women executives gathered in Sandton for the 11th Annual Executive Communities Women’s Dinner, where leaders reflected on authenticity, visibility and the importance of being fully present in the workplace.

Finance leaders gathered in Sandton as leading solution providers had just four minutes to showcase the ideas and technologies shaping the future of finance, from AI-powered automation to tokenisation and treasury innovation.

From geopolitical tensions and rising costs to the war for talent and the growing influence of AI, finance leaders gathered in Durban to unpack the challenges reshaping the CFO agenda. The discussion revealed how today’s CFO is increasingly expected to be a strategist, people leader and business partner, rather than simply the custodian of the numbers.

South Africa’s leading finance executives gathered for an evening of candid reflection on the invisible pressures shaping modern business, from geopolitics and AI to culture, people and reputation. The conversation revealed a defining truth for today’s CFOs: resilience is no longer optional and adaptability has become the currency of survival.

South Africa’s leading finance executives gathered in Johannesburg at the 2026 CFO Day for robust discussions on growth, efficiency, digital transformation and sustainable value creation in an increasingly complex business environment.

Minerals Council South Africa CFO Tima Norkie has highlighted the evolving role of CFOs as strategic enablers of growth, stressing the importance of balancing governance, risk management and business agility, at the 2026 CFO Day in Johannesburg.

The CFO South Africa Cape Town Summit returned to the Mother City on 16 April, bringing together the city’s finance leaders in the elevated calm of 180 Lounger.

On 19 March, CFO South Africa hosted an exclusive dinner at The Westcliff’s Cellar Door in Johannesburg, bringing together finance leaders for lively discussions on recognising when growth begins to stagger, resetting capital allocation according to scale, building systems and teams that grow sustainably, and protecting value while pursuing ambition.

Western Cape finance leaders gathered for an evening of high-level peer engagement at The Chef's Table in Cape Town.

On 25 February, CFO South Africa hosted an exclusive dinner at The Chef’stable Cape Town, bringing together finance leaders for lively discussions on how discourse in global geopolitics is increasingly shaping local financial outcomes.

The evening of 19 February marked the beginning of Namibia’s entry into Executive Communities, as an elite group of nearly 30 chief financial officers gathered for the country’s first CFO event.

Top finance executives gathered in Sandton for the first CFO Summit of 2026, exchanging practical insights on capital allocation, AI adoption, organisational culture and the changing role of finance leaders as strategic change agents.

The 2026 CFO Summit will bring together some of the country’s top finance leaders to discuss managing today’s business challenges, working together more effectively and adapting quickly in a fast-changing world.

Nominations for the 2026 CFO Awards remain open until 30 April 2026, giving colleagues and peers more time to recognise the most outstanding CFO and finance leaders in the industry.

An elite group of at least 30 of Botswana’s top financial officers from medium to large firms got together for the first historic gathering of the country's finance chiefs, under the Executive Communities banner.

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.

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.

A panel of senior finance leaders discussed the challenges women face in reaching executive positions and strategies for success at the recent 2025 Finance Indaba during a session titled Beyond the glass ceiling: Tales from Women CFOs who broke the mould.

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

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.

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, 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.

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

CFO Matshidiso Nyembe has been nominated for the 2025 CFO Awards

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.

CFO Sherylee Moonsamy has been nominated for the 2025 CFO Awards

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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’.

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

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.

Panellists at the recent CFO Day held in Johannesburg debated the waning appeal of accounting among youth, and what the profession must do to stay relevant.

Peter Armitage, CEO at Anchor Capital, Tarryn Sankar, head of credit and investment research at Stanlib, and Christiaan Coetzee, national placement leader at Marsh, share how, while it can feel impossible to predict the future, CFOs can lead decisively by finding opportunity in risk.

CFOs Risto Ketola and Ashona Kooblall share how bold decisions, transparency and emotional intelligence helped their organisations recover from crisis. Talking at CFO Day at the Marriott in Melrose Arch, both stressed that today’s CFO must drive value, while leading with empathy and clarity.

Top financial leaders from across South Africa gathered at this year’s CFO Day, a high-impact event focused on the evolving role of CFOs in business transformation, AI integration and strategic leadership. From candid panel discussions to collaborative group sessions, the day explored how finance leaders are driving value through communication, innovation and reinvention.

Top finance leaders will gather at the glamorous Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch on 29 May for CFO Day, to network, share ideas and empower both themselves and their teams.

An elite group of top finance leaders got together at a CFO Dinner to delve into issues such as youth unemployment, skills shortages and the transformative impact of technology on the role of the CFO.

On 16 October 2025, the annual Finance Indaba - Africa’s biggest conference and finance expo - will bring together over 3,000 finance professionals.

The voice of the younger generation was heard loud and clear at a recent CFO South Africa summit, held in the Mother City. JobJack's Zanli Botes and Oceana's Shaista Hendricks revealed how they believe finance leaders should build future-ready businesses for their employees.

Top finance leaders got together in Cape Town to explore how emotional intelligence, effective communication and visionary leadership are redefining the role of the CFO.

MD Joel Roerig says the newly launched brand and parent company of CFO South Africa positions the organisation for excellence and growth.

Nominations for the 2025 CFO Awards continue to pour in. Here’s your chance to showcase the finance executives who have shown impeccable leadership and innovation over the last year.

The Cape Town leg of the 2025 CFO South Africa summit will bring together some of the brightest finance minds in the country to delve into navigating the complexities of modern business, fostering collaboration and leading with agility in a rapidly changing business climate.

An engaging group of leading CFOs got together at a CFO Dinner, where they debated issues of growth and sustainability amid geopolitical uncertainty, and how to deal with a new generation of finance professionals.

Top CFOs Riaan Davel, Joe Ndala, Stephen Mahlare and Taryn Woodbridge explained how to discover a purpose-driven strategy.

The Summit highlighted the importance of driving financial performance while remaining mindful about the disparities in society.

In a world where organisations are increasingly expected to deliver value beyond profit, the 2025 CFO Power of Purpose Summit intends to help CFOs find value in a purpose-driven company.

Nominations for the 2025 CFO Awards are now open. Here’s your chance to showcase the finance executives who have shown impeccable leadership and innovation over the last year.

The 2024 CFO Awards was a celebration of finance leaders and a commitment to nurture future finance leaders.

Mike Davis, the CFO of Nedbank Group, has been voted CFO of the Year at the 2024 CFO Awards.

Some of South Africa’s top CFOs - and their mentees - got together at a CFO Dinner to discuss how older and younger generations of finance leaders can build future-ready businesses for their employees.

During a CFO Dinner hosted at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, some of South Africa’s top finance leaders shared how their companies are approaching AI in the post-Covid era.

Cybersecurity, reputation and watercooler conversations dominate dinner table discussions across the country.

Executive Day 2024, held at the lively Melrose Arch in Johannesburg on 5 September 2024, lived up to its promise as an immersive simulation experience for South Africa's brightest financial minds and their HR and IT counterparts in the C-suite.

2023’s award winners for CFO, CHRO, and CIO Awards respectively, were immersed in dynamic and robust conversation as part of a distinguished panel discussion at the 9th Annual Executive Women’s Event.

At the 9th Annual Executive Women’s Dinner, leading CFOs had the unique opportunity to share their views on leadership with their mentees and other women executives in the C-suite.

A poll conducted at the inaugural event shows what’s top of mind for South Africa’s financial leaders.

Roselyn Madiba has been nominated for the 2024 CFO Awards for her work as the CFO of Citibank South Africa.

 The high-octane networking event lit the spark for valuable connections.

Roshan Moonsamy has been nominated for the 2024 CFO Awards for his work as the CFO at BankservAfrica.

Executive community director Georgina Guedes finds out the CFO superpowers needed in the boardroom, during a keynote conversation with Standard Bank chief finance and value management officer Arno Daehnke.

Mustek group FD Shabana Aboo Baker joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

CFO South Africa and Maarten de Borst hosted a workshop for finance executives and a masterclass for their teams diving into the benefits of using ChatGPT and generative AI to improve efficiencies at work.

DRDGold CFO Riaan Davel joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

Nedbank CFO Mike Davis joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development CFO Irene Singo joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

The South African Qualifications Authority CFO joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

Life Healthcare Southern Africa CFO joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

At the ChatGPT for Finance Professionals Masterclass, attendees will get to grips with how to harness generative AI and revolutionise the finance function in their organisations.

During a CFO Summit in Cape Town, panellists Aneshree Naidoo, Danya von Scheliha, Rick Martin and Shoki Ralebepa unpack their unique hiring approaches, resulting in agile and adaptable finance teams.

CFOs revealed that agility, ethics and adaptability are the key qualities that will enable finance teams to remain relevant in the future during CFO South Africa’s The People Power Reimagined Summit.

Zeda FD Thobeka Ntshiza joins the list of leaders competing for the CFO of the Year title.

Future of work guru Ray de Villiers says that, as the role of finance teams changes due to generative AI taking over their number-crunching responsibilities, it’s up to CFOs to make sure their people understand what the new future will look like, and the power they have to impact it.

Some of South Africa’s leading finance executives will gather on 14 March in Cape Town to discuss the future of their finance teams, and will reveal the skills they are looking for most, to address changing business requirements.

Top CFOs Isaac Malevu, Martin van der Walt, Maureen Manyama and Johan Geel explain how the right investments and partnerships can mean sustainable growth for South Africa during challenging times.

The first CFO South Africa Summit of the year looked at the role finance executives play in helping to address the challenges the country is facing.

South Africa’s top finance executives will gather on 22 February in Johannesburg to discuss the future of the country, and reveal the role CFOs play in making sure we get there.

Optimi Group CFO Suloshini Singh and CTO of Discover Digital Yasvanth Singh share their meet-cute story, and reveal how their relationship outlasted unaccounted for plans and demanding careers.

In what has become a tradition, South Africa’s top finance leaders completed the CFO Survey at this year’s annual CFO Day on 5 July. The results are unpacked in this CFO Magazine special feature.

Nominations for the 2024 CFO Awards are now open. This is your chance to put forward the finance executives who have shown impeccable leadership over the last year, as they could walk away a winner at the annual Oscars of Finance!

Held on the 16th of November at the exclusive Polo Room in Sandton's Inanda Club, the event lived up to its moniker as the “Oscars of Finance”, delivering a spectacular celebration of excellence, innovation, and resilience in the financial sector.

Raisibe Morathi, group CFO at Vodacom, has been named South Africa’s CFO of the Year at the 10th Annual CFO Awards.

Comedian Nik Rabinowitz, award-winning band The Soil, the Kopano Jazz Collective and keynote speaker Kirsten Neuschäfer will dazzle guests at the 2023 CFO Awards.

As the sponsor of the Compliance & Governance Award at the 2023 CFO Awards, Ince not only celebrates CFOs who are excelling in this category, but offers the winner an exclusive rhino dehorning experience.

Experts, including FEM’s Yusuf Bodiat, Momentum’s Estelle and Alteryx’s Russ Mills, discuss the benefits automation holds for CFOs when it comes to planning for the future during a CFO South Africa webinar.

During a webinar, Philip van Zyl, Sulene Botha and Allan Gibbon reveal how CFOs can harness the full potential of technology to make better decisions.

During a CFO Dinner, some of South Africa’s top CFOs shared how they navigate economic and political uncertainty – focusing on South Africa’s resilience and positivity in addressing challenges.

South Africa’s leading CIOs, CFOs, and CHROs gathered at the elite Marble restaurant in Rosebank on 11 October for Executive Day, an interactive executive gathering that united leaders under the theme, Boardroom IQ – the conversation today’s C-suite needs to have.

Arno Daehnke, Craig Sumption and Pushpender Singla share words of encouragement for CFO East Africa.

Top CFOs shared how women empowerment is a good starting point for starting your ESG journey.

Three finance experts share how they have successfully implemented ESG initiatives, despite challenges.

Nedbank CFO Mike Davis says the increasing role sustainability plays in good business practices.

How South Africa’s women executives have approached challenges, and overcome them.

CFO Dinner discusses how asking the right questions is the key to using technology effectively.

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.

The women of the CFO/CHRO/CIO South Africa communities shared knowledge at a dazzling executive dinner.

CFO Day explored the collaborative potential of AI and its implications for finance heads.

Experts unpack the promise and fears that come with technology, and why CFOs should embrace it.

WEF tech pioneer Jos Dirkx unpacks how technology can help finance teams foster great ideas.

Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden discusses the importance of trust in bringing people and tech together.

Zeda FD Thobeka Ntshiza shares how technology has changed the way people interact with cars.

Group FD Jason Quinn unpacks how Absa built a pan-African brand by repositioning the bank’s culture.