Mpho Matsitse (Executive Sales Director | Managing Executive at BCX | Champion for Diversity & Inclusion)

I am a passionate and visionary leader who drives data-driven innovation and growth at Sasfin.

As the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, I oversee the data strategy, governance, architecture, and operations, as well as the development and implementation of cutting-edge data solutions and insights that enable Sasfin to achieve its strategic objectives and deliver value to its clients and stakeholders.

I have a strong track record of leading and transforming data teams and functions, delivering multiple data and analytics projects, and establishing data as a core asset and enabler for the organization.  I have also been recognized as the CDO of the Year 2023 at the FINNOVEX South Africa Awards, and as one of the Global Data Power Women in 2023.

My core competencies include business intelligence, systems analysis, data management, data governance, data quality, data engineering, data science, data visualization, and data literacy.  I am motivated by the mission of Sasfin to create a positive difference in society through ethical and responsible banking and financial services, and I am committed to bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the team and the organization.  

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Zani Mashinini is a distinguished Human Resources Executive and Executive Coach with over 22 years of experience in Human Capital Management. She has demonstrated expertise across various strategic HR areas, including Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Organizational Design, and HR Information Management. 

Zani's career spans diverse roles in multiple industries, showcasing her skills in collaborating with leaders at different organizational levels, both domestically and internationally.

Notable achievements in her career include implementing cost-saving executive search methods, enhancing Skills Development Scorecards, and pioneering in-house Learning and Development Academies to promote employee growth, accrediting Training Providers and has excelled in projects related to cost-saving, project management, executive leadership program design, and the development of talent management strategies and frameworks. 

Zani's global exposure and thought leadership further contribute to her expertise. Zani Mashinini's academic accomplishments include a Masters in Management and Business Executive Coaching from Wits Business School, SA, a Post Graduate qualification in Global Human Resources from The University of Liverpool, UK, an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology with a published thesis in an HR Business Journal from Rhodes University, SA, and a Bachelor of Social Science Degree with Distinction in Industrial Psychology and Industrial Sociology from Rhodes University, SA.

Throughout her distinguished career, Zani has assumed pivotal leadership positions, including Strategic Business Partnering, Divisional Head with oversight over Centers of Excellence, Group Head of Talent Management, and Group HR Director.

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As the Country Managing Director at Workday, I lead a team of professionals who are passionate about delivering innovative and disruptive solutions to help our customers achieve their business goals. 

I have over 22 years of experience in the technology industry, with a focus on building business units and team.

My mission is to drive the digital change across the African continent by enabling the art of the possible through disruptive thinking, thought leadership, and innovative solutions. 

I am motivated by constantly finding solutions to business problems and enabling organizations to be more successful. I also enjoy coaching and mentoring our teams and partners to deliver excellence and value. 

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I am a management executive with over 10 years of experience in the financial services, startups, operations and consulting industries. 

As the Chief Partnerships Officer at NEXT176, I am responsible for securing strategic partnerships that enable disruptive and sustainable innovation and value creation for partners and their clients. 

NEXT176 is a company that creates disruptive and sustainable businesses to positively impact 1 billion lives in six focus areas: health, education, jobs, business ownership, environmental sustainability, and debt management.

I am also the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Perpetu8, the African leader in building SMEs into exponential organizations aligned to the global rate of change and opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 

Perpetu8 makes skilled specialists and freelancers available and affordable to Startups through strategy consulting and on-demand implementation consulting to grow the business and create jobs.

In addition, I am the Chairman of the Board of South African Actuaries Development Programme, a non-profit organization that aims to develop black actuaries and transform the actuarial profession in South Africa.

I am passionate about social impact, entrepreneurship, and innovation, and I have been involved in various initiatives and organizations that promote these values, such as the World Economic Forum, the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and FutureProofSA. 

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Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster is Deputy Leader and one of the co-founders of Build One South Africa (BOSA) a political party that will appear on the ballot paper in 2024. 

The party exists as an umbrella body to unearth and elect homegrown independent leaders in communities

across the country.

She is also the founder of the SA Women’s Commission, which assembles women from all walks of life to collaborate in contributing to change in South Africa. 

Also a speaker, published author and activist, Nobuntu names nation building as a consistent thread in all the work she undertakes.

Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster has spent the bulk of her career as an entrepreneur with ventures in media and business consulting and has led numerous development and advocacy organisations including the Businesswomen’s Association of SA as Regional Chairperson, the International Women’s Forum’s as President of the youth chapter and the KZN Youth

Chamber of Commerce as Secretary-General.

Ms. Hlazo-Webster is an alumni of Future-Elect, the United States IVLP, and an International Women’s Forum fellow. She has been recognised with numerous accolades from Businesswomen’s Association of SA, KZN Department of Economic Development and

Cosmopolitan Magazine – to name a few.

Nobuntu holds a BPhil Honours degree and several post-graduate business qualifications.

She sits on various NPO boards and is involved in numerous community initiatives.

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A Chartered Accountant by training, Sindi Mabaso-Koyana is an investor, corporate leader and champion of transformation who is held in high regard both in South Africa & internationally. 

She is the Chairperson of AIH ( AWCA Investment Holdings) , a women owned and managed investment company and Managing Partner of AIH CAPITAL. 

She is passionate about the empowerment of women, and has used her role as a champion of transformation to promote the careers of many women who now belong in SA's executive ranks.

Sindi has enjoyed an illustrious career and has worked in both the private and public sectors.

After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant Sindi quickly established herself as a thought leader in the areas of financial and risk management and corporate governance. She has enormous board experience both in the private and public sector where she usually chairs the Audit and Risk Committee and Remuneration Committees.

Sindi is highly sought after as a speaker on leadership, Africa’s economic transformation and the role of women in business. She has addressed audiences in South Africa and internationally. She is well known for her role as a champion for the advancement of women in finance. 

She played a key role in founding AWCA (African Women Chartered Accountants). Within AWCA she has played a vital role to bring the chartered accounting profession to young women from previously disadvantaged communities. 

For AWCA’s long term financial sustainability, and to drive financial inclusivity in the economy, she established AWCA Investment Holdings (AIH) which she Chairs . AIH has built a formidable portfolio and has since launched a Private Equity firm to continue investments in the Financial, Industrial, Technology, Food and Services Sectors. 

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Dr Vishal Haripersad is the Managing Director of Knight Piésold Southern Africa, which is at 103 years old, is the oldest consulting engineering company in South Africa. 

He is a professional civil engineer with over 25 years of experience in the design, documentation, and contract administration of numerous civil engineering projects.

He holds post graduate qualifications in business management and has been extensively involved over the development of the organization over this time. He has extensive experience in the project management of large and complex projects and has extensive experience working with both private and public clients. 

His project experience extends throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, and he has been extensively involved in the successful development and execution of the expansion of the company within South Africa and into Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana, Namibia, Madagascar, and various other African countries. 

He currently serves as project director in these various countries across multiple work streams.

He is also the Chairman of CIVILAB (Pty) Ltd. Vishal also has a close connection with Consulting Engineers South Africa, a South African engineering consultancy governing body, and serves as the current Vice President of the organization. 

Due to a personal passion for community development, he has spearheaded several initiatives to promote mathematics and science in underprivileged schools in South Africa, including the sponsorship of much-needed study aids and laboratory equipment to selected schools in the country.

He is passionate about the development of talent across the African continent, and champions the concepts of African Excellence and Ubuntu centered leadership across the continent.

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Ravikumaran Govender is currently the Group Digital and Technology Office of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, having joined the Group in 2022 and is based in Johannesburg. In his role, Ravi works with leaders across MMH’s various insurance, investments and asset management business units to develop innovative digital solutions and technology platforms that better serve the financial dreams of clients.

Prior to his time at MMH, he has 15 years of experience in Financial Services, having held roles at Nedbank, Absa and Standard Bank and as a Management Consultant focusing on Strategy, Innovation and Operations. He holds an MBChB from the University of Cape Town and an MSc. Management from the University of Edinburgh, as well as being a Certified Retail Banker.

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I have more than 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry in South Africa, across the African continent and lately International Financial Services. As I spent time working in different African countries, I have extensive internalised local knowledge and deep social networks across Africa and can seamlessly connect to both intra-continental and offshore opportunities.

I am very passionate about the economic development of Africa and women financial inclusion. In return I volunteer my time to amplify the voices of Africa and women especially young women who need inspiration so that they take spaces and make change where they are. I do this through a range of platforms including as an Advisory Member of the Women in Tech, an International Campaign Advisor for the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, to mention a few. I amplify my messages as an international speaker, a thought leader, etc. - interviewed on various platforms such as CNBC, BBC, ENCA, etc. My broad knowledge in Financial Services is continually enhanced as I am a Certified Financial Planner professional (CFP®) as well as Trust and Estate Professional (TEP) professional.

I want to make a difference where I can. I am writing my story. I believe I have gifts and talents to write the story I want to write and make the impact I want to make the way I know how. I will tap into my deep network especially on LinkedIn to reach out where I need help or introductions that would help me write my story that reflects the person I want to become.

My values include caring, integrity, courage, creativity, respect and dependability. 

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As both the Executive of Marketing and Corporate Affairs as well as a member of the Nedbank Group Executive Leadership, I am responsible for ensuring that there is a cohesive & consistent alignment between marketing messaging, brand positioning and the business objectives across the group. 

Strategically, I provide input into various Nedbank structures, committees and partnerships by integrating marketing into the growth plan of the organization.

My key objective is to drive transformation in the advertising and marketing industries by pushing organizations to create brand value through driving change, challenging the status quo and taking risks. This is supported by my passion for bringing brands to life, enhancing their narrative and potential to deliver tangible value to consumers and society by being purpose-led & values-driven.

I carry over 20 years of marketing experience having gained invaluable experience across various industries working with South African & multinational organizations such as Unilever, Diageo, SAB & Vodacom.
My approach is to harness creativity to grow brands in a way that has a real business impact. This is largely inspired by my strong intuition to judge creative and how it translates, which you’ll find reflected in my ability to get my teams to think about results when thinking about marketing.

I’m motivated by growth, creativity, & impact, helping me achieve several accolades in recognition for my contribution to the industry, including top honours as winner of the Loeries 2021 “Marketing Leadership & Innovation” award & the “Marketing Industry Leader of the Year” by AdFocus. My affinity for marketing extends beyond my role at Nedbank. 

I am a member of the board of Effie Awards South Africa, a regular member of the judging panel for the Loeries and the 2022 Bookmarks Awards Jury President.

Outside of work, I am a sports enthusiast and especially enjoy watching Liverpool play. I recharge by listening to good music, in good company whilst drinking good wine. What I appreciate about my job is being able to pursue both my personal goals & professional passions with equal pleasure. 

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Senior General Manager in the banking industry. Experienced Policy-maker with demonstrated history of working in Government. Veteran adult education practitioner, with many years of experience in the non-profit sector. Skilled in Sustainable Development, Analytical Skills, Government, Programme Evaluation, Spatial Planning and Social Policy with a Master of Science (MSc) focused in Development Finance from University of Manchester, Institute for Development Policy and Management. 

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As the Founder and Managing Director of Delta Scan, I am passionate about disrupting the infrastructure market with tech-driven structural modelling, GIS and inspection solutions. 

I have over ten years of experience as a structural engineer, drone technology specialist, and 3D digitisation expert, working on global projects.

At Delta Scan, we leverage the power of AI, machine learning, and reality modelling to create innovative and efficient solutions for our clients, who include some of Africa's, Europe's and America's largest companies. I am skilled in solution engineering, quantity surveying, Autodesk Revit, Robot, 3D modelling, and artificial intelligence applications. I hold a BSc Eng (Civil) from the University of the Witwatersrand and a PE certification from the Engineering Council of South Africa. I am also a member of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (MSAICE). 

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Mbali is founder and CEO of Ground Work Collective, a community development initiative focusing on Food security, Access to water, Civic Education and social entrepreneurship.

Mbali Ntuli is a politician having spent 15 years as a cllr and then an MPL serving the province of KZN. A political leader, public speaker and activist Ntuli was the youngest person to contest for the leadership of South Africa’s official opposition party in 2020.

A former Rhodes University graduate Ntuli has held several political offices including National Youth leader for the official opposition (2010-2014), Provincial Campaigns Director for 2019 and spokesperson for the provincial opposition in KZN (2014-2019)

Ntuli has served on the Education, Social Development, Public Participation and Petitions, Cooperative Governance and Public Works committees.

Ntuli has experience in public policy, policy formation and drafting of legislation.

Ntuli is Mandela Washington fellow, IVLP fellow, YALI fellow and is the recipient of World Young Politician of the year for 2019.

Ntuli’s career has been about connecting ordinary South Africans to opportunities and about ensuring accountability from the government.

As a speaker, Ntuli regularly participates on panels discussing various current topics affecting the country and Africa.

Ntuli serves on the board of C.R.O.W and PADCA and is involved with various projects and initiatives in the areas of youth development, social justice and the environment.

My vision for South Africa is a society that is just and equitable, where peoples’ well-being is at the center of the collective national agenda. I founded the non-profit organisation, Ground Work Collective (GWC) in 2022 for this reason.  

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Nobesuthu Ndlovu is an intuitive and seasoned executive and entrepreneur with vast strategic and operational experience in the finance and retail sectors. Young and highly energetic, Nobesuthu also possesses an intrinsic wisdom that she garnered when she astutely nurtured her business, Burgundy Fly, from its challenging bootstrap start-up phase, right through to when it became a flourishing entity that generated a R31million turnover in a space of just eleven (11) years.

A natural leader and a strong believer in passion and grit, Nobesuthu turned her passion into a successful business in the cutthroat commercial retail industry and made an impressive impact on South Africa’s socio-economic landscape. A retail brand she conceptualised and created - Burgundy Fly - was a clothing label that showcased South African designers and other small businesses.

Nobesuthu’s love for entrepreneurship and business is best expressed in her current role at Old Mutual as the director for small and medium enterprises where she provides strategic and operational leadership for the SME market segment in the corporate business. 

She is also accountable for developing appropriate business models and driving sales through alternative distributions channels to achieve revenue, profit targets and segment key performance objectives

An intelligent multi-skilled banker, Nobesuthu is an endless well of knowledge on start-up enterprises. Prior to Joining Old Mutual as Director, SME, she worked in various Head and Senior Management roles at Investec, FNB, Standard Bank and Nedbank, effectively overseeing the delivery of corporate and retail technology products for these major South African banks. 

Nobesuthu holds a B.Com Degree in Information Systems from the University of Cape Town and completed her Honours Degree in Informatics from the University of Johannesburg. She holds a Post Diploma in Business Administration from the Gordons Institute of Business (GIBS).

Nobesuthu Ndlovu is an engaging and captivating speaker who has been profiled extensively in the following publications and broadcast channels: 

1. Entrepreneur Mag: Watch List: 50 Black African Women Entrepreneurs to watch: June 2018, Nobesuthu has been identified as one of 50 women on the African continent breaking barriers and transforming industries and inspiring change on the continent. https://www.entrepreneurmag.co.za/advice/women-entrepreneurs/women-entrepreneur-successes/watch-list-50-black-african-women-entrepreneurs-to-watch/

2. Destiny Magazine: October 2016

3. Marie Claire: September 2016 

4. Cosmopolitan: Next Generation Startups: November 2016. https://www.cosmopolitan.co.za/nextgen/nobesuthu-ndlovu/

5. Kaya FM: July 2016, Prime time radio interview on Nobesuthu’s accolade as one of South Africa’s 200 Young South Africans. She spoke about the challenges and triumphs of growing Burgundy Fly into the formidable business it is currently.

6. Mail & Guardian: In early 2016, Nobesuthu was featured in the esteemed Mail & Guardian “200 Young South Africans” publication, which extensively profiles youth who excel in their respective sectors. http://200ysa.mg.co.za/nobesuthu-ndlovu/

7. Lioness of Africa: June 2016, Nobesuthu was profiled in the “Lean In” programme about women pursuing their dreams and making a difference in society. http://bit.ly/293rbpq

8. Power FM: December 2015, Interviewed extensively during prime time, on this influential South African radio station on the topic “Entrepreneurship Focus” with host Victor Kgomoeswana, Nobesuthu shared some gems on successfully running a business 

9. South African Council of Shopping Centres: October 2015, Nobesuthu was featured in the “Clarity In Chaos” seminar, geared towards businesses in the retail space.

10. Standard Bank Women In Innovation: August 2015, Nobesuthu played a vital role in this event hosted by major financial institution, Standard Bank. http://bit.ly/293nD6M

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Mpho Hlefana is a seasoned marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in Growth and Integrated Marketing, cultivated through her tenure in the industry. Her innovative approach to marketing combines strategic vision with a deep understanding of market dynamics. Her ability to navigate evolving landscapes and harness cutting-edge technologies makes her a true trailblazer in the field of marketing and innovation."

She holds core competencies in branding and corporate identity management, events, relationship management, lead generation, experiential marketing, direct marketing, and digital marketing.

Mpho's career began at Dimension Data as part of the graduate programme and later progressed to being responsible for brand and digital channels. She then moved to SAS as a Marketing Specialist, where she strategically planned and executed lead-generating marketing plans, campaigns, and events across various portfolios. She later advanced to Marketing Manager at Dimension Data Middle East and Africa, overseeing the End-user Computing and Data Centre business units. Here, Mpho developed strategic marketing plans encompassing lead generation, client relationship management, brand oversight, and digital marketing.

Following her tenure at Dimension Data, Mpho joined MTN Business as the Partnership Segment and IoT Marketing Manager. She established and maintained effective systems for implementing partner segment and IoT marketing strategies, aligning tactical plans with business objectives and the MTN Business brand strategy.

Transitioning to Accenture as Client and Industry Marketing Manager, Mpho collaborated with business unit and client account leads, as well as international marketing counterparts, to drive revenue-generating strategic marketing initiatives across various sectors including Financial Services, Telecommunications, Retail, Strategy, Consulting, and Innovation.

Her vast experience is bolstered by her academic achievements. Mpho has a Master's Degree in Business Management from the University of Johannesburg and a BCom Marketing degree obtained from the University of Pretoria. 

Currently, Mpho holds the position of Marketing Managing Executive at BCX, where she is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and execution of BCX's brand, marketing, and corporate communication strategies. Before this role, she served as the Product, Solutions, and Sales Segment Marketing Executive at BCX, leading projects that significantly contributed to revenue growth across key business units.

Quote: "Marketing success is about weaving together genuine connections and transformative innovation, creating pathways that resonate with audiences and drive meaningful growth for brands in a rapidly changing world. By embracing technology and constantly evolving strategies, we can navigate today's dynamic landscape and drive sustainable growth for our brands."

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Stewart is an independent non-executive director. He has extensive global experience in business and technology. 

He is the former Managing Director of Dell Computer Proprietary Limited (“Dell”) in South Africa as well as the former vice-president for Dell’s Enterprise Solutions business in the EMEA Emerging Markets. 

Prior to joining Dell, he spent 23 years at IBM in various positions, both locally and internationally.

Stewart is currently the chairman of board at Altron, and he serves on the boards of Old Mutual Limited, ADvTech and, Interlock Events as an independent non-executive director. He is a member of the Technology and Innovation Advisory Board to the South African Revenue Services. He also served on the advisory boards of the University of Stellenbosch Business School and Christel House South Africa.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Systems and Technology from the University of Cape Town and completed the Programme for Management Development at the Graduate School of Business in Cape Town.

Stewart is a mentor to many individuals and small businesses and shares his more than 40 years of leadership and business experience to connect and inspire people to be their significant best.

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Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo is the Chief Executive Officer of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. She is a Chartered Accountant by profession with extensive experience in various sectors including the Development Sector, Telecommunications, Financial Services and Consulting. 

Over the years she has finessed her skills in Strategy Development and Implementation, Organisational Leadership, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement as well as Project Management.

Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Business Leadership from UNISA School of Business Leadership as well as a master’s degree in the same field and institution.

She qualified as a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe in 2002 and completed her Chartered Accountant Conversion Exam at the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants in 2004. 

She is also a member of the Institute of Directors of South Africa and is the Chairperson of the Old Mutual Foundation.

Having recently participated in the Trek4Mandela Kilimanjaro Fundraising Initiative for 2022, in an effort to raise awareness and funds for girls with limited access to menstrual hygiene, Dr Ncube-Nkomo is passionate about issues affecting the lives of women, especially those related to inequality, leadership, and advancing the role of civil society in promoting the rights of women and children in modern-day South Africa. She is a firm believer in advocating for boys and young men as they are critical role players in creating gender-equal and safe societies.

A devoted Christian, she firmly believes in teamwork, development, connectedness, and innovation. Her interests include mentoring young people, reading, and outdoor exercise. She is the mother of an adult son.

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Kamini Redhi is the Vice President of Marketing and Communication for Africa at Mastercard. Based in Johannesburg, Miss Redhi oversees the strategic direction, development, execution and performance of all marketing and communication activities for the payments’ technology company in South Africa. Her role includes finding new and disruptive ways to communicate with Mastercard consumers and customers – cardholders, banks, fintechs and merchants to scale digital payment behaviour adoption across Southern Africa with the ambition to create a world beyond cash. 

Prior to joining Mastercard, Miss Redhi was Marketing Manager at Coca-Cola Africa working across Coca-Cola’s Hydration Portfolio as well as on Brand Coca-Cola for South, Central and East Africa where she was responsible for launching multiple global innovations into the region. 

Miss Redhi started her career in research at The Nielsen Company and has also worked in Marketing at Estee Lauder Companies before spending several years at Unilever working across category management, customer marketing, customer operations and brand building. 

Over her career she has successfully grown strong iconic global and local brands that engage with consumers and customers and result in increased profit delivery for these respective organizations. She has won multiple Marketing awards, most notably a Loeries Award for a social media marketing campaign which she developed whilst she worked at Unilever. Miss Redhi holds a bachelor’s degree in business science from the University of Cape Town, with honours in Marketing and a major in Economics 

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Just before joining Old Mutual, Anusuya spent two years independently consulting on human capital and reward strategy, design and implementation. 

Prior to that she served as the Reward Director for AB InBev Africa (formerly SABMiller).

Anusuya has held executive roles in major blue chip companies. Her 20 years’ experience includes supporting business turn-around strategies and driving an integrated human capital approach. 

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As the Chief People Officer appointed at the Auditor General South Africa, I bring my extensive experience and passion for human capital to drive transformative change. 

Leading the people strategy that is aligned with the Culture Shift strategy 2030 is the ultimate goal. My role involves shaping a dynamic work environment, ensuring strategic alignment with organisational goals, and fostering a culture that supports the AGSA’s mission. 

It's a privilege to contribute to the impactful work of the Auditor General South Africa and champion a people-first approach towards achieving our strategic objectives.

I am an experienced executive and Human Capital specialist with a two-decade track record in impactful leadership, cultivating human performance, and driving talent development. A passionate culture leader well-versed in HR legislation and organisational development, specialising in Change Management and Talent Management.

Notably led African Bank's internal Change Management during its journey out of curatorship. Accomplished in developing and implementing successful initiatives in areas such as data science, coaching models, and diversity and inclusion. A people-centric leader driving business performance by unlocking human potential and maintaining excellent relationships during restructuring. 

I’ve also contributed to African Bank's Omni Channels, Transactional Banking, and Data Science initiatives, this all with achieving a significant rise in employee engagement scores over a number of years. 

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Transformational leader and visionary, Rashika Ramlal has spent over two decades driving large organisations’ business growth and innovation across Africa, serving diverse markets, through developing high performing teams and leaders. 

With a proven track record of turning around and accelerating organisations, she is a sought-after expert and respected voice in industry. Rashika’s numerous accolades include being named Leader of the Year by ITWeb, one of Africa’s Most Inspirational Leaders, and Visionary Woman in Technology Leadership, among others. 

As the PS Country Manager and Executive Director for Amazon Web Services in South Africa, she is dedicated to harnessing the power of technology to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. With a passion for purpose-driven leadership, Rashika continues to inspire and empower others to drive positive change. 

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I am the CEO of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator. Harambee is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works in partnership with government, the private sector, civil society and young people to build African solutions for the global challenge of youth unemployment. 

Harambee is committed to changing the system by removing the barriers that keep millions of young Africans locked out of opportunity.

I qualified as a chartered accountant and spent 10 years at Deloitte, focusing on the provision of audit and advisory services to international funders, social investment initiatives and development projects. I also have prior experience as Chief Executive Officer of Soul City, one of South Africa’s largest health and development NGOs, which promotes social justice for young women and girls.

Previously, I served as a manager responsible for providing governance and financial management oversight of Yellowwoods’ social investment portfolio. I was also a consultant to PwC.

Over the last 20 years, I have developed my executive capability and acquired extensive professional experience across a broad range of skills including strategy development, solutions design, change management, business modelling, financial management, fundraising, funder management, stakeholder engagement and talent management.

I am passionate about using my skills and experience to do purpose-driven work that feeds my soul.

As a change leader, I am inspired to work in partnership with coalitions to enable and support the growth of an inclusive economy that can have a transformative impact on young people and broader society. 

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 Having passed his Cricket South Africa Level Three Coaching Qualification in 2009, he has dedicated his time to uplifting aspiring young cricket players. 

Partnered with the fact that he was a Cricket South Africa National U19 Talent Scout for 11 years, as well as the Lions U19 Coach for the same amount of time, Jono has defined himself as a standout leader, deserving of respect.

Over and above serving his country's cricketing eco-system, Jono previously the Indian Premier Leagues and Champions assisted the Royal Challengers Bangalore in Leagues. 

Following tremendous success, Jono was appointed manager of Jozi Stars in the very first Mzansi Super League in 2018 which the Jozi Stars won. Jono's extensive experience has allowed him to build the powerful Pride that is Lions Cricket. 

His innovative and entrepreneurial edge has equipped this CEO with the tools needed to connect with his people and build not only great players on the field, but even better people off it.

Driven by a mission to move cricket forward in the province and indeed the Country, the people at Lions Cricket work together as a team, reflecting their passion, pride, patriotism and professionalism in all that they do. 

Proud to boast an unrivalled dedication for the game, the Union continues to encourage all from far and wide to pick up a bat or bowl a ball-being active is key to good health. From the unearthing of talent, to providing the platform for people with disabilities to give the game a go, the Lions Pride is propelled forward by an energetic and exciting leader who loves what he does and the community in which he serves.

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Tejal Somaru holds the position of Associate Partner at EY Africa, where she co-leads the Africa SAP Practice within the Technology Consulting Services division. 

With a distinguished 20-year tenure in the technology sector, Tejal began her career at Hewlett Packard and has since ascended through various leadership roles at prominent blue-chip corporations. 

Her exceptional performance and leadership qualities have earned her recognition as a significant contributor to organizational success across multiple disciplines. She is noted as a natural born leader, by her peers and clients alike. Tejal is results orientated and believes in Collaboration with intent to drive tangible change and growth opportunities for those she is privileged to lead. 

Tejal's belief in the transformative power of intentional collaboration has been a cornerstone of her approach, and her journey is marked by overcoming personal and professional challenges with resilience, charting a unique and successful career path. Her extensive experience spans Public Services, Financial Services, Mining, and Manufacturing industries, where she has garnered deep expertise in product development, leadership in people and organizations, and sales execution. Tejal is celebrated as a dynamic force for change in the South African technology sector.

Outside of her professional life, Tejal is a vibrant individual who enjoys dance fitness, quality family time, and fostering connections through culinary experiences. She is a fervent advocate for social causes and the development of people. 

Amidst a busy life, Tejal dedicates time to add value to her interactions, mentorship of various individuals, and active participation and leadership accross numerous personal and professional associations.

Raised in Durban, Tejal was inspired from a young age to dream ambitiously and pursue those dreams. Today, she believes she is living those dreams, supported by the faith of those who believed in her potential. To connect with Tejal, visit her LinkedIn profile at @TejalSomaru. 

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• 4 times Olympian 
• Olympic silver medalist
• World indoor champ champion 
• World outdoor silver
• All for an games solver and bronze
  African champions 
• National record holder 
• Diamond league trophy winner 
• Commonwealth games gold 
• Commonwealth games silver 
• Afro Asian silver 
• National champ 5x 

Business and Sports Administration

Founded of Yasdi ( institute of competency for athletes )

Chair person zone 6 athletes commission

Chair person of South African Olympic committee athletes commission.

Member of the athketes commission for Anoca  

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Clarissa Appana CA (SA) | Africa's Most Inspirational Women in Leadership 2022 and 2024 | Multi-Industry Group CFO | JSE Listed Non-Executive Director | Authentic Leadership | Female Empowerment | Board Member | Digital and AI Future Focused 

Clarissa currently serves as the Group CFO at Tracker Connect, where she reports directly to the shareholders and is an active member of the Board of Directors and serves as a Director on the the subsidiary companies within the group. 

Whilst her primary role is CFO, she also acts as a trusted advisor to the CEO, with a broad influence across the organisation and various business functions. 

She plays a key role on the Growth Sub-committee, exploring new opportunities, and leads the Commercial Contracting Pricing function for the group.

As CFO, Clarissa oversees Finance, Business Intelligence, Stock, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Facilities.

A transformative executive, Clarissa is focused on identifying and capitalising on opportunities that drive impactful results, demonstrating strong judgment and integrity. 

She is a dynamic organisational leader skilled at developing and executing strategy, while embedding the company’s culture and vision. With experience across six continents and having lived on three, she is a culturally attuned leader who prioritises people. 

Passionate about fostering an environment where digital innovation and new ideas thrive, she is committed to creating a forward-thinking, supportive workplace.

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Dr. Stanley Mpofu, Chief Information Officer at the University of the Witwatersrand, is a trailblazer in digital transformation and a champion for digital equity. His innovative leadership has ensured that no student or staff member is left behind in the digital age.

Dr. Mpofu spearheaded the "Smart Classroom" initiative, which aligns with the university's blended learning objectives and provided critical support during the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative established a robust framework for online education, enabling uninterrupted learning despite global disruptions. 

Additionally, Dr Mpofu played a pivotal role in expanding eduroam, a secure internet access service, to all public airports in South Africa, in collaboration with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and the Tertiary Education & Research Network of South Africa (TENET). This initiative benefitted students and staff without internet access at home, bridging the digital divide.

Under his leadership, Wits University implemented transformative projects, including the Automation of Thesis Submission, the Integrated Workplace Management System, and the Hospital Connectivity project. 

These initiatives modernized the university's operations, aligning them with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Awards and Recognitions:

• 2020      Visionary CIO of the Year     (Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa)
• 2021      Africa Chief Information Officer Award (AFICTA - Africa ICT Alliance)
• Enterprise      Intelligent Education Implementation - Intelligent ICT Awards South Africa 2024
• The      World CIO 200 Award 2024     - Global CIO Forum
• Decade      of CIO Service in the Public Sector - ITWeb CIO Banquet 2024
• IT      Project of the Year 2024     - CIO South Africa
• CIO      of the Year 2024 -      CIO South Africa

Key Achievements:

• Developed      the benefit realization process for IT projects at Eskom (2005).
• Consolidated      three IT divisions into one at Eskom Rotek Industries (2012).
• Designed      and executed a Strategy and Master Systems Plan for Eskom subsidiaries,      including Eskom Uganda (2013).
• Introduced      IT governance structures at Eskom subsidiaries and Wits University (2010,      2017).
• Successfully      completed a R500m network upgrade project at Wits University.
• Created      and implemented a Digital Strategy at Wits, culminating in the Smart      Classroom Project.
• Facilitated      the rollout of online learning by distributing approximately 4,000 laptops      nationwide under tight deadlines.
• Negotiated      data and technical solutions with mobile network operators to support      online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021).
• Appointed      to the Ministerial Task Team for Higher Education and Innovation during      COVID-19 to negotiate zero-rated sites for Post-School Education and      Training Institutions (2020).

Keynotes, Panels, and Publications:

• Panel      member, Gartner CIO Leadership Forum
• Featured      in Brainstorm Magazine (May 2018)
• Keynote      speaker, ASAUDIT NATE Conference (June 2018)
• Speaker,      Gartner International Symposium (Cape Town, September 2018)
• Panel      member for ITWeb, Amazon Web Services, and ASAUDIT events (2020)
• Featured      on the cover of Intelligent CIO (August 2020)

Memberships:

• Council      member, Cranefield College
• Chair      and board member, HETSA (Higher Education Information Technology South      Africa)
• Board      member, TENET (Tertiary Education & Research Network of South Africa)      two terms ended in June 2024
• Board      member, PICT Forum (Public Sector ICT Forum)
• Member,      Institute of Chartered IT Professionals
• Member,      Institute of Directors South Africa (IODSA)
• Member,      Global CIO Institute
• Chartered      CIO (CCIO) designation holder

Dr Mpofu's extensive contributions to IT strategy, governance, and innovation have significantly advanced digital transformation in South Africa, fostering educational access and equity through technology.

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With over 26 years of executive leadership and 10 years of audit experience with Ernst & Young and KPMG, she has held CEO and Board Chairperson roles across several industries, including railways, ports, mining logisGcs, chemicals, oil & gas. 

Throughout her career, she has championed women’s leadership, shattering glass ceilings, and steering organisations through complex transformations both in the public and private sectors in SA and abroad. 

As an Executive Coach, Global Speaker, Strategy Facilitator, and LogisGcs Consultant, and she runs Online Masterclasses. She brings a broad set of skills that extend beyond technical exper9se to building and leading high-performing teams. 

Her experience spans key international markets such as Singapore, France, Belgium, Rotterdam, Qatar, and the United Kingdom, solidifying her reputation as a global leader. 

She was the CEO of the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT), CEO of Bombela Operating Company (the operator of the GAUTRAIN), CEO Rail of the Passenger Railways of South Africa (PRASA), and a Senior Vice President (SVP) at SASOL, before then, she served for 12 years at Transnet, where she left as a COO of Transnet Port Terminals, where she worked in different roles in operations, strategy, commercial, and outbound supply chain in ports and railways. 

She was also a Senior Special Advisor - Logistics to the Minister of Public Enterprises, spearheading reform policies for ports, railways and aviation. 

She is currently the Chairman of the Richards Bay Coal Terminal, and Ivili Group and she is a Bain Fellow of Board Members. She was previously a Non-Executive Director of WHBO a listed company in London, Australia and South Africa. She is a thought leader in People Management and Leadership, especially the critical role of Employee Engagement to the bo8om line; Diversity and Inclusion, Strategy and Innovation, the Impact of Digital Transformation in established businesses. 

Trained by Les Brown as a Global Motivational Speaker: Ft Lauderdale USA and she is a John Maxwell Executive Coach and Mentor: Orlando USA She was the first woman to be appointed as a Port Manager in Post- Apartheid South Africa and has pioneered male dominated roles in the Ports and Railways of South Africa and Abroad. 

She has published four leadership books and delivered logistics papers globally, delivered key notes and public lectures in Universities. Her key focus is on women’s empowerment and leadership development, demonstrating her commitment to inspiring the next generation of women leaders. 

Her Books: 

1. Finding the Woman Within – A book on women’s leadership, addressing the challenges and strategies for thriving in male-dominated industries. 

2. The Inclusive Leader- A book focussing on diversity, Equity and Employee Engagement 

3. Leading with Empathy – A guide for leaders to foster emo9onal intelligence and compassionate leadership. 

4. Cracking the Code: A Young Woman’s Handbook on Navigating the Corporate Jungle – Practical advice and mentorship for young women entering the corporate world. 

She has received Numerous Awards, recognising her contributions to the industries she served. 

1. South Africa CEO of the Year – Institute of People Management (IPM), 2014 

2. National BWA Corporate Category Award, 2015 

3. Women in Logistics Africa Award, 2016 

4. Inducted in the Hall of Fame for Women in LogisGcs– Asia, Middle East, and Africa, 2017 

5. Women in Supply Chain in Africa’s Top100 in 2019 

6. Transformational Leadership Award – 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa 

2024 Nosipho studied at the University of Transkei (Now Walter Sisulu University) and London Business School. She studied port management, logistics and management of State Owned Enterprise at the National University of Singapore, and has a certificate in Logistics from APEC in Belgium. She completed articles of Clerkship in Auditing and Accounting through SAICA. 

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Rudy Roberts has carved out a 32-year career that seamlessly intertwines law, investment banking, strategy, and global partnerships. 

Recognised as a sought-after investment advisor with comprehensive business knowledge and significant networks in capital funding markets.

Heralded as a 'Water Tsar,' his entrepreneurial success is evident in his founding of The Mega Water Corporation in partnership with Grundfos, an international Danish water utility giant. 

Driven by a vision of equitable water distribution and its impact on economics and GDP, he reimagined MWC as an investment advisory firm. In addition, he established Nehawu Investment Holdings and expanded the Union’s portfolio via the implementation of the 'High Ambition Strategy’.

Throughout his career, he has held influential roles in various industries and engaged in significant ventures such as the Swedish South Africa Partnership Fund, Seithlamo | Mainstream Energy Holdings, and the Automotive Manufacturing Iglhaut Allrad technology.

He also dedicates himself to educational mentorship, supporting the TETA-BPO Academy to empower the local community. Rudy’s career is characterised by resilience, tenacity, and an unwavering drive to create impactful change, exemplifying dynamic and influential leadership.
 

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"I have been blessed to work in an industry that fuels my soul! Having spent most of my working career driving and sharpening the magic of brands and businesses across Africa and globally, I've learnt that we do our best when we're feeling our best and when we're learning something new. A day spent not learning is a day lost."

Bronwyn has worked in global, regional and local markets. She is an accomplished business executive with strong marketing, commercial acumen and an acutely defined strategic skillset.

She is currently the CMO for one of South Africa's most loved brands, Ackermans where she directs the Marketing strategy across the various brands, focusing mainly on apparel and fashion.

In her previous role as Group Head of Brand and Communications for South Africa's largest retail bank, Capitec, her responsibilities spanned across the Retail and Business Bank functions, including Brand strategy, positioning, digital communications, PR, production and Internal communications.

She has experience in the FinTech space as well, where she served as the Executive Head of Marketing for one of the largest African FinTech’s, Mukuru, across various African territories as well as the UK.

Prior to joining Mukuru, Bronwyn worked for Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite Holdings for more than a decade as the National Marketing Manager across the Shoprite, Usave, Liquorshop, Financial services and MediRite brands. In her last position, she steered the Marketing, Media and white space initiatives across 5 brands across the continent and was the Marketing lead on the extremely successful loyalty programme Checkers Xtra Savings.

She thrives on turning around impossible briefs and challenging markets and segments that are volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous by drawing from her extensive experience across numerous heavyweight portfolios.

Another huge passion point has been to improve engagement and diversification of conversation among employees which is why she was pivotal in launching the Women in Leadership programme at Mukuru whereby previously taboo conversations about gender bias, has led to a sense of togetherness forming within her current organisation.

Bronwyn values integrity and taking chances which is why she is inspired by the work of Brené
Brown and the saying “I want to be in the arena. I want to be brave with my life. And when we make the choice to dare greatly, we sign up to get our a*ses kicked. We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can’t have both. Not at the same time.”
"I have been blessed to work in an industry that fuels my soul! Having spent most of my working career driving and sharpening the magic of brands and businesses across Africa and globally, I've learnt that we do our best when we're feeling our best and when we're learning something new. A day spent not learning is a day lost."

Bronwyn has worked in global, regional and local markets. She is an accomplished business executive with strong marketing, commercial acumen and an acutely defined strategic skillset.

She is currently the CMO for one of South Africa's most loved brands, Ackermans where she directs the Marketing strategy across the various brands, focusing mainly on apparel and fashion.

In her previous role as Group Head of Brand and Communications for South Africa's largest retail bank, Capitec, her responsibilities spanned across the Retail and Business Bank functions, including Brand strategy, positioning, digital communications, PR, production and Internal communications.

She has experience in the FinTech space as well, where she served as the Executive Head of Marketing for one of the largest African FinTech’s, Mukuru, across various African territories as well as the UK.

Prior to joining Mukuru, Bronwyn worked for Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite Holdings for more than a decade as the National Marketing Manager across the Shoprite, Usave, Liquorshop, Financial services and MediRite brands. In her last position, she steered the Marketing, Media and white space initiatives across 5 brands across the continent and was the Marketing lead on the extremely successful loyalty programme Checkers Xtra Savings.

She thrives on turning around impossible briefs and challenging markets and segments that are volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous by drawing from her extensive experience across numerous heavyweight portfolios.

Another huge passion point has been to improve engagement and diversification of conversation among employees which is why she was pivotal in launching the Women in Leadership programme at Mukuru whereby previously taboo conversations about gender bias, has led to a sense of togetherness forming within her current organisation.

Bronwyn values integrity and taking chances which is why she is inspired by the work of Brené
Brown and the saying “I want to be in the arena. I want to be brave with my life. And when we make the choice to dare greatly, we sign up to get our a*ses kicked. We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can’t have both. Not at the same time.”  "I have been blessed to work in an industry that fuels my soul! Having spent most of my working career driving and sharpening the magic of brands and businesses across Africa and globally, I've learnt that we do our best when we're feeling our best and when we're learning something new. A day spent not learning is a day lost."

Bronwyn has worked in global, regional and local markets. She is an accomplished business executive with strong marketing, commercial acumen and an acutely defined strategic skillset.

She is currently the CMO for one of South Africa's most loved brands, Ackermans where she directs the Marketing strategy across the various brands, focusing mainly on apparel and fashion.

In her previous role as Group Head of Brand and Communications for South Africa's largest retail bank, Capitec, her responsibilities spanned across the Retail and Business Bank functions, including Brand strategy, positioning, digital communications, PR, production and Internal communications.

She has experience in the FinTech space as well, where she served as the Executive Head of Marketing for one of the largest African FinTech’s, Mukuru, across various African territories as well as the UK.

Prior to joining Mukuru, Bronwyn worked for Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite Holdings for more than a decade as the National Marketing Manager across the Shoprite, Usave, Liquorshop, Financial services and MediRite brands. In her last position, she steered the Marketing, Media and white space initiatives across 5 brands across the continent and was the Marketing lead on the extremely successful loyalty programme Checkers Xtra Savings.

She thrives on turning around impossible briefs and challenging markets and segments that are volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous by drawing from her extensive experience across numerous heavyweight portfolios.

Another huge passion point has been to improve engagement and diversification of conversation among employees which is why she was pivotal in launching the Women in Leadership programme at Mukuru whereby previously taboo conversations about gender bias, has led to a sense of togetherness forming within her current organisation.

Bronwyn values integrity and taking chances which is why she is inspired by the work of Brené
Brown and the saying “I want to be in the arena. I want to be brave with my life. And when we make the choice to dare greatly, we sign up to get our a*ses kicked. We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can’t have both. Not at the same time.” 

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Rene dared to dream and found her purpose despite having to overcome many hurdles whilst growing up on the cape flats in South Africa. 

With a passion for helping others, she has built a successful career improving the lives of athletes of all levels through physiotherapy. 

Rene has consistently achieved greatness through perseverance and dedication in her professional endeavours. With over 170 caps with the Springbok Rugby Medic Team, her contributions helped propel the Springboks to World Cup success in 2019 and 2023 and the British Irish Lions Series in 2009 and 2021. 

Her success in a male-dominated sports field is an example to young girls to dare to dream big and always aspire to greatness. 

Credentials 

B.SC in Physiotherapy, University of Western Cape 

MPhil in Sports Physiotherapy, University of Cape Town 

Postgraduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy 

30 years’ working experience as a physiotherapist  

see Rene's introduction deck 

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