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Marketers should share their companies' stories on LinkedIn as people are noticing brand news more.

Cathy says it's difficult to figure out what clients need because backward-looking data doesn't answer that question anymore. 

CFO Community Conversation: Some teams continue to work from home, others are returning to work.

Deon Fredericks, the interim CFO of South African Airways, might be in the throes of rescuing the struggling state-owned airline from collapsing but he still makes time to give back to society. He supports the CFO Case Study Competition, which is run by CharterQuest Institute South Africa and aims to groom high school (junior) and university students (senior) for the finance profession.

Walter Leonhardt, FD of CCBSA believes that if they care for people profitability will follow.

CFOs often need to oversee the skilling up of their teams. But junior employees aren't the only staff who need to grow and learn - the demand for development exists all the way to the very top, with leaders needing to embrace learning opportunities as much as anyone else on their teams.

Victor Sekese and Nik Rabinowitz also enlightened and entertained at CFO Community Conversation.

The discussion also featured lessons for business from nature with biomimicry expert Claire Janisch.

CFOs often need to oversee the skilling up of their teams. But junior employees aren't the only staff who need to grow and learn - the demand for development exists all the way to the very top, with leaders needing to embrace learning opportunities as much as anyone else on their teams.

Dress up in your best evening attire as Victor Sekese shares a judges perspective on the CFO Awards.

CFOs often need to oversee the skilling up of their teams. But junior employees aren't the only staff who need to grow and learn - the demand for development exists all the way to the very top, with leaders needing to embrace learning opportunities as much as anyone else on their teams.

These CFOs share their insights into changing their companies' BEE scores and culture.

The digital guru discussed reinventing branding during the Covid-19 crisis with marketers.

CFOs share their leadership anecdotes from times of crisis during a CFO Community Conversation.

MTN CFO Ralph Mupita said CFOs' guidance as stewards of value has become super-important.

Finance leaders have no choice but to prepare themselves and their workplaces for the digitization revolution. Workplaces are already reaping the benefits of automation and AI, and to remain current, CFOs need to embrace self-education along with any formal training that they can lay their hands on.

Finance leaders have no choice but to prepare themselves and their workplaces for the digitisation revolution. Workplaces are already reaping the benefits of automation and AI, and to remain current, CFOs need to embrace self-education along with any formal training that they can lay their hands on.

CFOs say they will remain cautious after lockdown, but are optimistic about a new way of work.

Deloitte Analytics' Catherine Stretton: The time is right for AI implementation.

Pat Semenya, the South African country head of the ACCA, spends a chunk of her daily work considering her team members, ensuring their wellbeing both as humans first, and then in terms of their functional and organisational plans.

The ACCA-qualified NPO NGO reflects on the benefits of a global accounting qualification.

The role of mentoring is becoming increasingly important in an ever-changing work environment.

Finance leaders reveal that teams are becoming more innovative, in this week's CFO Conversation.

Finance leaders have no choice but to prepare themselves and their workplaces for the digitization revolution. Workplaces are already reaping the benefits of automation and AI, and to remain current, CFOs need to embrace self-education along with any formal training that they can lay their hands on.

Joint Aid Management CFO: There are opportunities to support the vital work of non-profits.

Finance execs agreed that keeping humanness in the dialogue is what's getting them through this.

Nando's closes stores during Covid-19 lockdown, staff fully compensated during this time.

This came with a caveat for attendees of the online CFO summit: Watch out for the Lawson Effect.

She says that those in leadership positions must assist government in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.

The contribution is in partnership with the Motsepe Foundation, African Rainbow Minerals and Sanlam.

Nine CFOs gathered for the first weekly conversation CFO South Africa will be hosting during lockdown.

Supporting this evolution, SAP Concur has partnered with CFO South Africa as an Executive Partner.

CFO South Africa MD Joël Roerig on finding new ways to bring executives together during social isolation.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives revealed to Kate Ferreira.

Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives told Kate Ferreira.

Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives revealed to Kate Ferreira.

Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Experts revealed to Kate Ferreira.

Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives revealed to Kate Ferreira.

Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives revealed to Kate Ferreira.

Virtual or remote CFOs are using specialist software and cloud solutions to deliver services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. But as their automated solutions free up the business to focus on strategy and growth, could they be creating a model for the CFO of the future - regardless of organisational size? Beth Amato spoke to three virtual CFOs to learn how they are shaping the future of finance.

Virtual or remote CFOs are using specialist software and cloud solutions to deliver services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. But as their automated solutions free up the business to focus on strategy and growth, could they be creating a model for the CFO of the future - regardless of organisational size? Beth Amato spoke to three virtual CFOs to learn how they are shaping the future of finance.

Virtual or remote CFOs are using specialist software and cloud solutions to deliver services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. But as their automated solutions free up the business to focus on strategy and growth, could they be creating a model for the CFO of the future - regardless of organisational size? Beth Amato spoke to three virtual CFOs to learn how they are shaping the future of finance.

Bowmans CFO Jo-Ann Pohl supports the non-profit organisation Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa in her personal capacity. She believes in using her technical finance, strategy execution, and reporting skills to not only build her career but to also uplift disadvantaged people.

According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes.

According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes.

According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes.

The group said, in line with good corporate governance, the next group chairperson should be independent.

According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes.

The former Investec CEO says CFOs should take care not to damage positive organisational culture.

Allan was responsible for founding the Allan Gray Investment Counsel and the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation.

According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes.

CFOs seized the opportunity to think, learn and most importantly to share experiences with their peers.

South Africa's CFOs offer up their congratulations to the Springboks on their outstanding win.

Cape CFOs enjoyed great dinner and discussion, with insights from Capitec CFO André du Plessis.

The CEOs have stepped down to allow for a leadership reset after an independent review into US project.

Need to fly a couple of executives into Lesotho to visit one of Premier's bakery operations? No need to book a commercial flight - CFO Kobus Gertenbach has achieved his lifelong dream of getting his pilot's licence and owning a light aircraft and is more than equal to the task.

Finance executive Mohamed Kajee concluded that Finance Indaba offers opportunities to connect and share learnings.

It's about being technologically adept, having a strong and nurturing support system.

Finance executive Mohamed Kajee attended SA's biggest finance expo and conference. These were his takeaways.

CFOs encouraged to serve their communities with optimism to make meaningful change across the country.

The Goldman Sachs CEO urges businesses to work with government to create a better South Africa.

As an engineer, Ralph Mupita believes he brings skills such as pattern recognition into finance.

Eight CFOs gathered at the Saxon to discuss the changes the Fourth Industrial revolution will truly deliver.

Megan Pydigadu encourages South Africa to make a change at EOH's Courageous Leadership Conference.

The key challenge, said CIMA stalwart Dr Noel Tagoe, is not the technology, but the social side.

A recent analysis of bank executive remuneration looked at how executives' salaries have changed.

PPC CFO Tryphosa Ramano supports the not-for-profit organisation Time for Change in her personal capacity. She says that it's important to give what she can to make an impact on someone else's life, because she has succeeded in life because her community supported and uplifted her.

Absa CIB junior market risk analyst Shumani Tshifhango was awarded for "playing a shaping role in society".

With so many companies having multinational or multi-provincial operations, it's unsurprising that "willingness to travel" is a headline job requirement for CFOs. Four finance executives who apply their strategic thinking to the business travel journey as much to the destination, shared their travel tips and tricks with Kate Ferreira.

Laughs, common ground and sharp insights punctuated a dinner with high calibre finance execs.

Mteto, who is also a CFO Awards judge, wrote the book to inspire those born in difficult circumstances.

With so many companies having multinational or multi-provincial operations, it's unsurprising that "willingness to travel" is a headline job requirement for CFOs. Four finance executives who apply their strategic thinking to the business travel journey as much to the destination, shared their travel tips and tricks with Kate Ferreira.

With so many companies having multinational or multi-provincial operations, it's unsurprising that "willingness to travel" is a headline job requirement for CFOs. Four finance executives who apply their strategic thinking to the business travel journey as much to the destination, shared their travel tips and tricks with Kate Ferreira.

With so many companies having multinational or multi-provincial operations, it's unsurprising that "willingness to travel" is a headline job requirement for CFOs. Four finance executives who apply their strategic thinking to the business travel journey as much to the destination, shared their travel tips and tricks with Kate Ferreira.

Rather than emigrating, South Africans should stay and help build SA's future, says Herman.

The Capitec CFO does so through his Community Keepers project, which supports Ysterplaat Primary School.

According to the 2019 PPS GPI, accountants would encourage matriculants to enter their profession.

Accountant and entrepreneur Liezl Berry conducted an audit into whether accounting really is the most boring profession.

City of Tshwane CFO says it was the support of his team that made him grow in his profession.

Brett Tromp, Discovery Health CFO, and his wife, CA Candice Tromp, help the Orient Hills Day Care in their personal capacity. Their support of the school is underscored by a deep understanding that for a nation to flourish, children need to learn through play from a very early age. Orient Hills Day Care provides that opportunity for 72 children.

From family to CEOs to industry potential to gardening and books: here's what inspires South Africa's CFOs.

Angelique Montalto explains how SAP Concur projects pay for themselves in five months on average.

Customers are responsible for revenue and growth, and must remain at the centre of the business.

CFO South Africa introduced the two CFOs to clear up who's who in the Jaco Maritz zoo.

Forbes has published its annual Rich List, featuring five South Africans among the world's wealthiest.

Attendees shared their stories about collaboration and big thinking to help others achieve successful outcomes.

Whether she's running Nedbank Group finance or a marathon, Raisibe Morathi gets the job done.

Seismologists, chemists, engineers... These CFOs haven't always served in finance.

Keeping an anxiety disorder from your coworkers? CA and entrepreneur Liezl Berry believes it makes you a better accountant.

Some of the best finance leaders of the country came to the Deloitte headquarters in Woodmead on 21 January 2019 for the first CFO Awards nominee interviews of the year.

Mariska Casey, UJ accounting lecturer, says a rush of blood to the head is good for CFOs.

From golf and cycling to wine aficionados and art collectors, these are wealthy South Africans' hobbies.

CA Avhaathu Ntsho became a chef and plans to combine her skills in restaurant ownership.

ASB Bank's CFO was awarded the title at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards in New Zealand.

We asked five CFOs how they choose finance - and whether they considered any other career.

The CA says she feels like a superhero, living a dual life at the bank and on the road.

Family time and sports: This is how top CFOs spend their time away from the desk.

Leading CFOs explore the space that people will occupy in tomorrow's world of work.

Role modelling and open doors: Leading CFOs on how they get the most out of their teams.

CFO Summit structure ensures you have access to all the learning opportunities it offers.

South Africans work two and a half years of overtime by skipping their lunch breaks.

Pressure is a privilege. Champions adapt. That's what CFOs took home from world-renowned coach Richard Sutton.

Judges say that the work CFO SA does with Thomson Reuters is empowering Africa's success.

Revealed: 75 percent of CFOs are more cautious after recent scandals and 66 percent of CFOs eye the CEO role.

A focus on colleagues, customers and solutions is the key to success for CFOs, say finance leaders of MMI.

South African businesses are losing R89 billion a year because their employees are distracted.

Lean Boezaart is a CA(SA) and golfer. And he launched his own lifestyle brand selling leather bags.

Network with Dis-Chem's Young CFO of the Year at the CFO Summit on 8 November.

Oracle and Ansarada get behind the 8 November CFO Summit "Tomorrow Today".