People moves

Motus Corporation CFO Ockert Janse van Rensburg has been promoted to the group’s CEO, taking over from Osman Arbee, who is retiring.

FEM CFO Yusuf Bodiat has resigned and will step down later this year, when he takes up a new opportunity at another insurer.

Following the resignation of CFO Michael Sucher, Wiehann Joubert has been appointed as acting CFO.

Batandwa Damoyi has been appointed as the new CFO of PIC, and will take over from Brian Mavuka.

Former Mr Price CFO Mark Stirton has joined New Zealand retailer The Warehouse with effect from 1 April.

Ralph Buddle will take over as TFG’s new CFO starting 1 April, seeing acting FD Anthony Thunström resume his CEO role full-time.

After almost 20 years with ArcelorMittal South Africa, Gavin Griffiths has been appointed the company’s CFO.

CFO Talib Sadik and CSO Siya Mthethwa have both joined the South African Tourism leadership team.

After two years in the role, Guy Moretti has stepped down as the CFO of Ellies Electronics, with immediate effect.

El Kope, who has been acting CFO since August 2023, has been appointed as Cell C’s new CFO and executive FD.

Since being appointed as Afrika Tikkun’s group head of finance in February, Peter Kimingi has had to juggle getting to know the business strategy and executing it at the same time, while also making sure he brings his teams along.

Minister Pravin Gordhan has appointed Nosipho Maphumulo as group CFO, as well as a new CEO, to support Transnet’s turnaround strategy.

As the new group head of finance at Afrika Tikkun, Peter Kimingi will be tasked with supporting the group’s mission to address youth unemployment in South Africa.

Bidvest Automotive CFO Zoliswa Mashinini reveals what it’s like joining a new industry, and why it’s the move she needed to grow as a leader.

Resonating with the company’s mission to make affordable healthcare available to all, Yondie Metu is excited about her new role as RH Bophelo’s new CFO.

Currently the CFO of Coca-Cola’s Bottling Investment Group, Sunil Gupta will take over the role as CCBA CEO in April.

Having been with IOCO for four years as FD before being appointed as CFO, Ashona Kooblall already has a plan for the new role.

African Bank’s new CFO, Anbann Chetti, explains how he changed the bank’s finance operating blueprint using three pillars of success, and most importantly, transparency with his team.

Rebecca Pole unpacks how her first few weeks as the VP of finance: South Africa for Dimension Data are going and reveals what excites her most about the new role – and it’s not only the numbers.

Sebata Holdings group FD Pierre van Eeden has resigned from the role, and CEO Greg Morris will assume the responsibility, in addition to his current role.

One of Eskom’s three new separated entities, the National Transmission Company of South Africa, has appointed a new board of directors, including 2018 CFO Awards nominee and former PPC, SAA CFO Tryphosa Ramano.

Starting February, Morné Engelbrecht will be the new CFO heading up finance at Jersey-based Metals Acquisition.

Following the appointment of a new group chief executive, Dan Marokane, Calib Cassim will step back into the role of Eskom’s CFO at the end of March.

Following the resignation of Deepa Sita, Tiger Brands has appointed a new CFO, Thushen Govender, who will step into the role in January 2024.

Currently serving the remainder of her time as Cell C’s CFO, Lerato Pule is set to take up the CFO role at Liquid Intelligent Technologies’ South Africa operations in February 2024.

After serving as the company’s interim FD for the last five months, Zaid Manjra shares his excitement to step into the FD role on 1 December.

Middle East sustainable agriculture and climate tech business RedSea has appointed Storm van Zyl as its new CFO.

The City of Tshwane has appointed several new leaders, including CFO Gareth Mnisi, who will help drive the reinstitution of services in the municipality.

Jason Quinn has resigned from his role as group FD at Absa, and will step in as the new CEO at Nedbank starting May 2024.

Former BCX and Openserve CFO Lucas Ndala will be the new group CFO helping Seacom through its transformative phase.

Mark Gounder will trade in his CFO title at Hulamin for that of CEO on 1 December, and explains that he is on a mission to deliver value for the company through its people.

Devrani Moonsamy looks forward to being the first head of finance of brand-new state entity, the Ombud Council, as part of her continuous journey of personal and career development and growth.

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.

Bongiwe Ntuli has announced that she will be stepping down from the CFO role at TFG in November to spend some time with her family in KZN.

EOH has announced the appointment of Marialet Greeff as interim group CFO following Megan Pydigadu’s resignation, as well as CEO Stephen van Coller’s intentions to retire.

Markos will take over the FirstRand Group CFO role from 1 April 2024, among a number of other changes.

Samara Totaram will be stepping down as Stadio group CFO at the end of the year.

After many years in the public sector, Nonkululeko Dlamini takes up the group CFO role at Telkom.

De Beers has appointed Richard Lawson as its new CFO, taking over from Sarah Kuijlaars.

Rukayya Naicker is excited to showcase the beauty of South Africa as Fireblade Aviation’s new finance boss.

Sayurie Naidoo will fill the CFO role as Craig Miller transitions to CEO and a new CFO is appointed.

After working in South Africa’s mining industry for 14 years, Neal takes on the role of CFO at Jubilee Metals.

After a year in the role, Cell C CFO Lerato Pule will be pursuing opportunities outside the telco.

Leanne Thomas unpacks how she is furthering the equality agenda as SAMRO’s new CFO.

Mr Price has announced that Praneel Nundkumar has taken over from Mark Stirton as CFO.

After helping turn around EOH as its group FD, Megan Pydigadu is ready to pursue her own growth.

EOH’s Megan Pydigadu has resigned from the FD role to take on a new role at a large South African company.

Nelisiwe Shiluvana has been appointed as the new group FD of Famous Brands.

Deepa Sita will step down from the role at the end of the year to pursue an opportunity in Australia.

CFO Fikile Mhlontlo has now joined Delta Property Fund, after helping SAA on its turnaround journey.

The JSE-listed mine has appointed Ulrich Bester as its new financial director, replacing Deon Botha.

Dentsu has appointed Naazema Rawoot and Ruschda Ismail as its new SA and Africa CFOs, respectively.

Zelda Mostert steps in as Chubb’s new country president on 1 July, taking over from Gary Jack.

After 23 years at Vodacom, Jorge Mendes will be stepping in as Cell C’s new CEO in July.

FD Stephen Pearce has announced his intention to leave Anglo American after six years in the role.

CFO Suloshini Singh explains that she is excited to be in the education sector.

Speciality metals mine Ironveld has appointed Malebo Ratlhagane as its deputy group CFO.

Pieter du Preez has been appointed as the new CFO of Blyvoor Gold, amid plans of expansion.

Brandon Topham steps in as the company’s interim CFO until a permanent appointment is made.

Momentum Metropolitan has announced that Jeanette Marais will step into the CEO role in August.

Sonal Shrivastava will help drive Vedanta Group’s finance strategy as its new CFO.

The gold mining conglomerate has appointed Karyn Ovelment as its new VP and CFO.

Niki Giles, who has acted in the role before, will succeed former Sygnia FD Murad Sirkot.

As the company’s FD, Landi looks forward to contributing to Cape Union Mart’s long-term future.

CFO Rui Morais will take over as the CEO of Dis-Chem from co-founder Ivan Saltzman in July.

After five years, experienced public sector CFO Jason O’Hara will be parliament’s new finance boss.

Tadeu Marocco takes over from Jack Bowles as British American Tobacco’s CEO.

New FD Denise Moodley takes over from Saket Mohta, who is Bata’s new AME regional FD.

Riaan Heyl took over from retiring PepsiCo South Africa CEO Tertius Carstens on 1 May.

Marelise de Lange will take over as Accelerate’s new CFO in August, taking over from Dimitri Kyriakides.

The new ARM CEO has been with the company since 2021, working closely with exiting Mike Schmidt.

Rafael will be acting as AECI CFO following the resignation of Aarti Takoordeen.

The SABC’s new 12-member board will be chaired by CFO Khathutshelo Ramukumba.

Nonkululeko Gobodo, who was the first black woman CA(SA). will inspire others to follow in her footsteps.

Bryan Groome has left Verimark for an opportunity to learn new things as the Reflex Solutions CFO.

CFO Siphamandla Mthethwa will join ArcelorMittal SA as its new finance boss in July.

Discovery Vitality CFO Senele Mbatha has been promoted to the group's chief risk officer.

The Development Bank of South Africa has promoted CFO Boitumelo Mosako to the role of CEO.

Martin Buys steps into the role after CEO Andre de Ruyter resigned, and CFO Calib Cassim took his place.

New CFO, Deborah Davel, will take over from retiring interim CEO and CFO Stephen Griffiths.

Woolworths’ new interim CFO Zaid Manjra will be taking over from exiting group FD Reeza Isaacs.

Chris Bowman will be replacing Diarmuid Kelly, who left the company in August 2022.

Marius van Niekerk has been appointed as the new executive VP and CFO of OceanaGold.

Douglas will be replaced by Brett Copans, who will serve as interim CEO from March.

Yvonne’s leadership will help the company grow into other markets in Africa, including South Africa.

Mark Steyn has been appointed to Adock Ingram’s board of directors, starting 1 April 2023.

The power utility’s CFO takes up the role after CEO Andre de Ruyter’s resignation in December.

The former BAIC SA CFO has been appointed as BDO Business Restructuring’s new COO.

The former Denel CFO will start her new role as Sygnia’s FD in April 2023.

The 2018 CFO of the Year has been appointed to the Clicks board as an independent non-executive director.

Whitney will lead the company’s finance team as its new head of finance.

Dion will serve another four-year term as PwC Africa’s senior partner, starting July 2023.

Thabile will take on an entirely new business and industry as the new CFO of Bidvest Prestige.

Jenna has been appointed as the fund’s permanent CFO after serving as interim CFO since July 2022.

Sudesh Moodley will step in as the new FD of Dipula following the resignation of Ridwaan Asmal.

Fawzia takes over from Carmini Kander, who has been acting as CFO since May 2022.

Margherita will hold the role, along with her current role, until a replacement for Nick Read has been appointed.

He couldn’t pass up the request to help Frey’s recover after the challenges from the last two years.

Emma has served in the company’s finance function before, as VP of finance and interim CFO.

Ellen will relinquish her roles as company secretary and financial manager, and step in as FD from 1 December.

Taryn has been with the company since 2004, and takes over from retiring CFO Klaus Eser.

Sandiso aims to create sustainable value as new Wesgro CFO, starting in the new year.

Burtie September will take up the CFO role in January 2023, when Cobus Loubser takes on the CEO role.

Schalk will resign from PwC, and York Timber has commenced the search for a new audit partner.

The CFO explains that he looks forward to building on the firm foundation laid by his predecessors.

The former AngloGold Ashanti CFO will serve as a non-executive director on the Vodafone Group board of directors.

She will continue serving her three months’ notice, and step down at the end of January 2023.

Gordon Traill will be taking over from CFO Michael Fleming, who retires at the end of 2022.

Anushuya has been appointed as the new group CFO for financial services firm, PPS.

Zaf will take on the role of CFO designate from November, and will become CFO in February 2023.

In his first half-year as CFO, Polani has been tasked with transforming the AGSA’s strategy.

The KPMG South Africa CEO of three years will now set his sights on uniting the KPMG firms across Africa.

Charl will take over from retiring CEO Andries van Rensburg to continue implementing the group’s strategy.

Donald says this is an exciting new chapter for him, amid the changing role of finance and accounting.

Imre, who has been acting as CEO since February 2021, has been appointed as the company’s permanent CEO.

After spending the last four years turning Cell C into a profitable telco, Zaf has taken a sabbatical.

Formerly the CFO and COO of Syspro, Jaco has been working his way up the ranks of the tech company.

Lerato Pule will take Cell C on its new growth journey following its successful recapitalisation.

Willie will be leaving the role in September, and Emma Oosthuizen will step in as interim CFO.

Punki was recently appointed as Absa’s chief strategy and sustainability officer after serving as interim FD.