Interview
A complete overview of interviews with South Africa's most prominent CFOs and FDs.
04 July 2022 Nishlan looks forward to what the future holds for Investec, and for technological advancements. 20 June 2022 Bongi achieved excellence when she became the first public sector CFO to win the CFO of the Year Award in 2022. 15 June 2022 The AFMS Group CFO believes learning and development is a business imperative for all finance leaders. 13 June 2022 When Dawid Swart isn’t travelling the world, he’s trying to save it as Wetility’s CFO. 06 June 2022 The 2022 High-Performance Team Award winner unpacks how she has created a winning team. 30 May 2022 After several fruitful decades as JAM International, the dynamic NGO has rebranded to ForAfrika. 30 May 2022 Yota first fell in love with Ford when she was eight years old, now she’s the motor company’s CFO. 23 May 2022 The holding company has been acquired by Old Mutual Private Equity and will be delisting from the JSE. 16 May 2022 The Liberty Two Degrees FD explains that the role of the CFO in challenging times is multipronged. 09 May 2022 The AEEI CFO shares his biggest achievements, including starting his own spice and sauce business. 02 May 2022 Jamie Louw, CFO at AFMS Group, says the company emerged from the pandemic with newfound purpose. 25 April 2022 Charl enjoys calculating new strategies both in the Sibanye Stillwater boardroom and on the shooting range. 18 April 2022 Outgoing CFO of Astral Foods Daan Ferreira says finance has evolved into a more rewarding field. 15 April 2022 Asanda Myataza is a Bridgerton fan, and views mentoring in the workplace as essential. 11 April 2022 Deon Fredericks, Group Financial Director (FD) of Famous Brands Ltd on leading through change. 11 April 2022 Meet Andre Smith, the financial director of Afrimat Bulk Commodities, dad of two teenagers and a closet Eminem fan. 04 April 2022 Retailability CFO Malcom Smith shares the backstory of the Edgars acquisition. 31 March 2022 Nal’ibali CFO Saleem Mukuddem talks about his illustrious career and why his work is so rewarding. 28 March 2022 TWK CFO unpacks the lessons he has learnt on optimising the opportunities in agriculture to attain financial success. 14 March 2022 After navigating the Covid-19 risks, CFO Mike Davis is now focused on Nedbank's green and sustainable future. 07 March 2022 Bringing accessible and affordable education to South Africans is Rajan’s “heritage and quest”. 28 February 2022 George explains that the largest part of product to market costs is the cost of logistics. 21 February 2022 Sharon Naidoo shares how she has made her role as Transunion’s CFO her own by tapping into her superpowers. 14 February 2022 André is eager to get around to doing the things he loves, like reading and riding his motorcycle. 11 February 2022 The new strategy will give individuals, SMEs and the planet the opportunity to thrive, he says. 07 February 2022 In 2019, Adrian was tasked with a mission to rescue 13 Starbucks Southern Africa stores. 31 January 2022 Arno explains that Standard Bank plans to turn its focus to the environment and new ecosystems. 26 January 2022 The Petrocam CFO believes challenger brands across industries have an opportunity to make inroads today. 24 January 2022 Following on from the success of the "Reset and Grow" strategy, Momentum has launched the "Reinvent and Grow" strategy. 17 January 2022 Eazi Access CFO David Chadinha shares his tips on how to thrive during a crisis. 10 January 2022 As the CFO of Hyundai South Africa, Thinus gets to enjoy many perks along with the challenges in his industry. 06 December 2021 Clarissa’s ability to channel her sense of adventure within any sphere she occupies has led to new opportunities. 29 November 2021 Liquid Intelligent Technologies CFO Sandile Ntsele on finding success in new territories. 22 November 2021 Lucas Ndala believes that, during times of change, people have to consider what legacy they are building. 17 November 2021 Partner at Moore Durban says big data analytics and value-add are the future of audit. 15 November 2021 Fikile Mhlontlo found a new purpose when tasked with returning SAA to the skies as its interim CFO. 10 November 2021 Experienced non-executive director says audit committees play a key role in demonstrating credibility to shareholders. 08 November 2021 Having always had a passion for the medical industry, Olivia says being the CFO of Allergan is her dream job. 01 November 2021 Having grown up on a farm in Villiersdorp, Etienne tries to take a very pragmatic approach to his work. 31 October 2021 Mark has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, from selling caps on the beach as a child to now building a megacity. 25 October 2021 After working abroad for many years, Ryan McDougall returned to South Africa in 2019. 18 October 2021 The SOLA Group CFO shares why renewable energy is important to him, and how the industry is booming. 11 October 2021 Serisha passionately advocates for technology and its pivotal role in the success of businesses. 04 October 2021 As the group’s first in-house CFO, Jono has been building a strong financial team within iKhokha. 30 September 2021 Lindiwe believes she is living proof that you don’t have to be mean to lead effectively. 27 September 2021 Thembi also enjoys letting her creativity show as Masslift Africa's head of communications and marketing. 20 September 2021 The CFO of Redefine Properties says being a finance leader echoes the values he was raised with. 19 September 2021 Jordaan explains that remote working has allowed him to spend more time growing and collecting cycads. 16 September 2021 Having recently stepped into the FD role, Anabel is looking forward to navigating the changing property industry. 13 September 2021 As the CFO, Chrisanthi has been instrumental in cementing Access Bank’s South African footprint. 09 September 2021 As the CFO of Cape Union Mart, Landi took the opportunity to mould the role to be more people-centric. 07 September 2021 Faheem recognised that every business required an accountant and chose to become a CA. 06 September 2021 The Petrocam CFO unpacks his experience of expanding into markets with dominant incumbents. 02 September 2021 Ushana Amichand reflects on her learnings about trust during her stint as a relatively young CFO. 30 August 2021 Women should be given opportunities with full confidence that they are going to achieve and deliver, says Nopasika. 26 August 2021 The Dimension Data MD believes that the empowerment of both women and men should be addressed. 24 August 2021 Tamuka shares how he and his finance team navigated the challenges of the last year together. 23 August 2021 As the only female executive at SANRAL, Inge is passionate about empowering the women around her. 18 August 2021 Nerissa Chetty discusses how managing expectations helped her to fulfil work and personal responsibilities. 16 August 2021 With a new job in a new industry and a new baby, Abigail has spent the last 18 months relearning. 09 August 2021 Zoliswa has had to wear sales, risk and operation leadership hats throughout her career at G4S South Africa. 02 August 2021 Veliswa has played a critical role in the merger of Barloworld Motor Retail and NMI Durban South Motors. 29 July 2021 Travis Fisher is not your typical accountant – he’s also a professional waterskier. 26 July 2021 Reeza believes that Woolworths’ investment into online services has pointed the business in a new direction. 19 July 2021 Otsile explains that a secondary listing option creates an alternative trading venue so investors have choice. 12 July 2021 Rochelle has driven change throughout her career with a focus on people, processes and technology. 07 July 2021 Business is becoming increasingly complex, and audit needs to evolve accordingly, says PwC’s Dion Shango. 28 June 2021 The CFO says regulation, governance and compliance can be a competitive advantage. 21 June 2021 Deon Smith, CFO of Thungela Resources, shares his playbook on how to go through a demerger during a pandemic. 14 June 2021 Capitec made sure to understand the impact of Covid-19 on its clients, and to act accordingly. 31 May 2021 Craig has had to weather storms as he navigated Covid-19 and got his skippers license in 2020. 27 May 2021 Grant Greeff talks about closing down his first business during Covid-19 and venturing into a new one. 24 May 2021 Group CFO at e4, Adri Führi says embracing innovation is key to cultivating success. 20 May 2021 The Juwi EMEA FD’s ability to easily connect with different types of people has turned out to be an asset. 17 May 2021 Harmony Gold FD Boipelo Lekubo shares her enthusiasm for the direction the CFO role is taking. 13 May 2021 Innocent says running a restaurant is a completely different occupation from finance and lets him be creative. 10 May 2021 The Sappi CFO and his team introduced a new strategy that steered the company through the Covid-19 crisis. 09 May 2021 Senele is passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for the young children of Osizweni. 06 May 2021 Explore Ai CFO Richard Labuschagne explains how spreading his wings powered his abilities and career. 04 May 2021 Murad uses his finance knowledge to steer the research and development committees at Sygnia. 02 May 2021 BAIC CFO Buhle Hanise’s story of success drives her to pull up other aspiring female CAs. 29 April 2021 Finding success as an outsourced CFO gives Bonnie the space to co-create thriving businesses. 26 April 2021 A proponent of digital tech as a key enabler, Mark talks about Mr Price’s recent acquisitions and growth opportunities. 22 April 2021 ETDP SETA CFO Nonhlanhla Mona-Dick takes her inspiration in hope and empathy from Maya Angelou. 19 April 2021 The violence incidents experienced by some Kumba employees during lockdown spurred Bothwell into action. 15 April 2021 Jen explains some of the benefits of going on a digital transformation journey to transform the finance function. 12 April 2021 Megan Pydigadu reveals some of the lessons learnt from EOH’s pre-pandemic liquidity crisis. 08 April 2021 As the CFO of the SABC Yolande van Biljon is part of the team responsible for steering the broadcaster back to financial sustainability. 05 April 2021 CFO Pieter de Wit sees the value of soft skills in contributing to a company’s success. 01 April 2021 Elena believes that people should be empowered to be able to deal with challenges. 29 March 2021 Pieter highlights the double challenge of acting as CEO and running finance during a pandemic. 22 March 2021 Riaan explains how Exxaro used drones during Covid-19 lockdown level 5 for remote stockpile assessment. 18 March 2021 Sedibelo Platinum Mines CFO Elmarie Maritz sees the mining industry as an opportunity for women. 15 March 2021 The Absa FD and 2020 CFO of the Year gives insight into his career with the bank. 11 March 2021 Calgro M3’s CFO Waldi Joubert shares his formula for meeting challenges head-on. 10 March 2021 Krish says he leaves on a high, with the eThekwini Municipality's finances doing better than ever. 08 March 2021 Jarred knew from a young age that he wanted to be an entrepreneur instead of a cog in the machine. 04 March 2021 Since 2008, Nerissa Jalim has been a volunteer at NPO Eden Little Society in Gauteng. 01 March 2021 Riaan believes businesses that offer an unforgettable and authentic service experience will thrive. 25 February 2021 FEM CFO Yusuf Bodiat has faced many challenges in his career, but kept going despite being knocked down. 22 February 2021 DoughGetters’ Murray Barnetson makes a case for taking care of yourself to avoid burnout. 15 February 2021 Nick shares his thoughts on life, legacy, and longevity as he prepares for retirement in two years. 08 February 2021 Tramayne knew from his days auditing Spree.co.za that he wanted to work in the tech space. 01 February 2021 On 6 December 2020, Nico took the opportunity of eased lockdown restrictions to get married. 25 January 2021 Tiffany has gone through life chasing new opportunities instead of waiting for them to come to her. 11 January 2021 Mariné van Brakel, CFO of the RCS Group, relishes the company’s enduring start-up culture. 08 January 2021 ACCA-qualified Jo talks about how the intentions behind our actions determine a much bigger success. 04 January 2021 RMB CFO Jaco van Wyk has FirstRand blood running through his veins after spending 18 years with the company. 03 January 2021 Finance leaders share how they have approached turnaround strategies, and led their teams through volatile times. 17 December 2020 A look back at some thoughts from our community on what makes a great CFO. 14 December 2020 Attacq CFO Raj Nana says the real estate market is keeping the company on its toes. 05 December 2020 Calib Cassim is the CFO who leads and oversees all aspects of the company’s financial strategy at Eskom. 30 November 2020 Distell group CFO Lucas Verwey relishes the strategic leadership and variety that his role offers him. 23 November 2020 Thabea Modise says she is a custodian of the public purse and must follow the rules. 16 November 2020 Shell financial advisor Sanda Mahlakahlaka has learned you can find game-changing people on the way to success. 09 November 2020 Rivasha Maharaj reflects on the journey to winning the Top Woman in Finance 2020 award. 02 November 2020 At the Finance Indaba, Telkom CFO Tsholofelo Molefe explained what it takes to be a woman leader. 26 October 2020 Unilever’s Mikateko Tshetshe shares her learning journey to the top during Finance Indaba Network. 19 October 2020 CFO Nolwazi Mamorare steering the University of Johannesburg through the Covid-19 storm. 12 October 2020 Jordaan Burger enjoys being the strategic finance leader within business management service Sage.CFO Nishlan Samujh: Keeping the “universal” picture in mind
Bongi Ngoma’s pursuit of excellence
Jamie Louw reveals how continuous learning has helped him become a better leader
CFO Dawid Swart is a globetrotter at heart
EOH FD Megan Pydigadu reveals the making of a high-performance team
Nico Esterhuizen reveals the new JAM International: ForAfrika
Yota Baron has been pursuing her first love, cars, her entire life
Mireille Levenstein bids farewell to Long4Life
José Snyders reveals how to create value in a crisis
The spicier side of Jowayne van Wyk's life
Using lessons from a crisis to come out stronger on the other side
CFO Charl Keyter: A strategist at heart
Forty-year finance veteran Daan Ferreira reflects on a rich career
Life Healthcare’s GM of finance believes in authenticity
Coming out of semi-retirement to embrace new challenges
Afrimat Bulk Commodities’s FD unpacks results and divulge a personal secret or two
The tale of how the underdog triumphed in the midst of great challenges
Nal’ibali’s Saleem Mukuddem on replacing product for purpose
Eddie Fivaz shares how he has navigated a career in agri-business
Mike Davis unpacks policy, power and pandemics
Rajan Padayachy is building an educational legacy as the new CFO of Optimi Learning
Imperial Logistics CFO George de Beer reveals the costs of cross-continental trade
Transunion CFO Sharon Naidoo disrupting with heart
André du Plessis plans to “refocus” after 22 years as the CFO and co-founder of Capitec
CFO Jordaan Burger unpacks Sage’s new sustainability and society strategy in AME
How Adrian Maizey went from pursuing a career in tennis to one in the coffee industry
FD Arno Daehnke reveals the new future-ready Standard Bank
Supply chain disruptions provide market growth opportunities, says CFO Ridwan Gany
9 Questions for Risto Ketola around resetting and reinventing Momentum Metropolitan
CFO David Chadinha creating opportunity in chaos
Being the CFO of Hyundai is a car fanatic’s dream come true, believes Thinus Venter
Clarissa Appana shares how she went from a cadet pilot to the CFO of Lafarge
CFO Sandile Ntsele shares his lessons in navigating emerging markets
BCX CFO Lucas Ndala leaving a legacy
Audit is here to stay, but needs to evolve, says Tarryn Pedlar
Why SAA's interim CFO Fikile Mhlontlo is the man for the job
Kholeka Mzondeki says influence comes with privilege and should be used for good
CFO Olivia Serithi says medicine is in her blood
CFO Etienne le Roux’s simplified approach to Metropolitan Retail’s “Reset and Grow” strategy
Mark Scop is a serial entrepreneur who isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves
Ryan McDougall chasing opportunities in South Africa
CFO Oliver Braithwaite believes its an exciting time in SA’s renewable energy journey
CFO Serisha Beosumbar’s full throttle approach to her career
CFO Jono Blignaut creating a strong financial backbone in iKhokha
Nice girls do get the corner office, says CFO Lindiwe Mzaidume
Masslift Africa's Thembi Mazibuko is colouring outside the conventional lines of a CFO
How a heritage steeped in Nguni cattle farming created a foundation for Ntobeko Nyawo’s success
Sage FD Jordaan Burger shares his passion for collecting cycads
Octodec FD Anabel Vieira rethinking the property game
Chrisanthi Michaelides, the steadfast CFO behind Access Bank’s acquisition of Grobank
Landi van Staden decided to remodel the CFO role during Covid-19
BDO head of assurance Faheem Hoosen was inspired to become a CA by his entrepreneurial family
CFO Ridwan Gany shares his lessons for making a strong entrance
Open communication makes for efficient teams says Sphere CFO Ushana Amichand
Visionary Woman: CFO Nopasika Lila says the world is conspiring for your success
Visionary Woman Nompumelelo Mokou says empowerment should not be limited to gender
Tamuka Mpofu talks about adventure, creativity and the future of fintech
Visionary Woman Leader Inge Mulder paving the way for women
How Ubank’s Nerissa Chetty navigates the work-life balance
Visionary Woman Leader Abigail Mukhuba taking on a whole new world
Visionary Woman Leader: Zoliswa Mashinini isn’t just the CFO of G4S South Africa, but dons various different hats
Visionary Woman Leader: CFO Veliswa Rozani delivers the sale of Barloworld Motor Retail
SAPRO’s Travis Fisher lets the water lead the way
CFO Reeza Isaacs unpacks Woolworths’ new digital approach
A2X CFO Otsile Matheba shares how Africa’s second biggest stock exchange is changing the game
Imperial’s Logistics Africa CFO Rochelle Gabriels leads with humility, authenticity and agility
Audit must change alongside business, says CEO of PwC Africa
Transaction Capital’s Sean Doherty sees good value in creating transparency and trust
Deon Smith unpacks the establishment of Thungela Resources in a Covid-19 recovery world
CFO André du Plessis shares how Capitec took care of its clients during Covid-19
CFO Craig Miller charting a course at sea and in business
Grant Greeff, the entrepreneur who doesn’t give up
Adri Führi on thriving in a high growth environment
Carlos Mateos Duran makes his adventurous spirit the building blocks of his career
Boipelo Lekubo embracing the evolving CFO role
CFO Innocent Gumbochuma’s restaurant shifts his focus away from finance
CFO Glen Pearce: Weathering Covid-19 with a new strategy and strong team
CFO Cares: Senele Mbatha giving hope to his community
Richard Labuschagne: The chief explorer who isn't afraid to chart a new course
Murad Sirkot, the CFO changing the face of investment in South Africa
Buhle Hanise: The smart extrovert driven by purpose and making an impact
How Bonnie Cornish-Bowden re-imagined her career by going solo
Mark Stirton: making the CFO the chief futurist officer
CFO Nonhlanhla Mona: An accountant with a big soul
Bothwell Mazarura reveals why the fight against gender-based violence is so important to him
Jen McDonald making the digital transformation case at Deloitte Africa
The Covid-19 crisis was not Megan Pydigadu’s first liquidity rodeo as EOH group FD
Yolande van Biljon steering the SABC to independence
Afrimat CFO Pieter de Wit: Strategy and emotion are key to a company’s success
Elena Papamitrodous: The FD who thrives on developing of others
Life Healthcare CFO Pieter van der Westhuizen: At the frontline in a medical crisis
FD Riaan Koppeschaar explains how Exxaro is using new tools for old jobs
CFO Elmarie Maritz on nurturing women in mining
Absa's Jason Quinn: The CFO with staying power
How Waldi Joubert is boldly embracing leadership
eThekwini CFO Krish Kumar set to retire after 40 years of service
Fundrr CFO Jarred Noche doesn’t want to be just another small fish
Serving others is what drives Nerissa Jalim, Cargo Carriers CFO
CFO Riaan Verbeek on embracing technology and doing business unusual
When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Murray Barnetson: From burnout to buoyant CFO
Reunert CFO Nick Thomson reflects on a decades-long career
Tramayne Monaghan: The unexpected accountant
JAM CFO Nico Esterhuizen gets married during Covid-19 lockdown
Tiffany Boesch: Ask and you shall receive
Mariné van Brakel: Leading finance at RCS Group
iOCO CFO Jo-Ann Pohl: Choose ethics, choose sustainability
Jaco van Wyk on being the CEO’s business partner
Varied approaches to companies’ successful turnaround strategies
Leadership and excellence part of the CFO role
How prioritising through a tough year has kept Attacq healthy
Calib Cassim, the conductor inside Eskom’s financial engine room
Lucas Verwey: Distell’s strategic finance leader
City of Joburg’s Thabea Modise on accountability as the key to her success
Using mentorship to navigate a non-linear career
How driving culture became an award-winning action
Tsholofelo Molefe urges women to stand their ground
You need the right combination of qualifications, experience and ambition to become a CFO
UJ CFO Nolwazi Mamorare: No student should be left behind
Sage financial director Jordaan Burger on finance beyond the numbers
