Finance Manager at PEP Stores and Co-founder of Young Professional Africa and Innovative CFO Jonathan Ruwanika, a chartered accountant and Mandela Rhodes Scholar, is a trailblazer at the nexus of finance, education, and innovation. As the finance manager at PEP Stores, he oversees the financial well-being of two of the fastest-growing divisions with a combined…
Director at Energy Generation Africa and Steam Generation Africa Nkosinathi Hlophe’s personal and career experiences have led him to pursue his life-long goal of deliberately pursuing entrepreneurship and finance as tools for sustainable development across sub-Saharan Africa. Born and bred in Soweto, his life is a testament to how an enabling socio-economic environment can unleash…
Chief Financial Officer annd Executive Director at Mahlopi Metals Group, and Founder of Tshepiso-entle Self-care Selapeng Maledimo is a visionary leader from Mphanama, a village in rural Limpopo Province. Her journey into the profession was inspired by her hardworking elder sister, Ashleigh Maledimo, also a CA, and Finance Manager at IDF Capital. Currently, Selapeng serves…
Head of the Department of Accounting Sciences at Walter Sisulu University and Managing Director at SnB Chartered Accountants and Auditors Senzo Ndlangamandla is an accomplished education and leadership professional, having served as the JSE Investment Challenge Coordinator in the Mthatha region from 2015 to 2018, introducing students and learners (predominately from rural communities) to stock…
Managing Director at Betvel Group This 32-year-old serial entrepreneur and chartered accountant has a robust track record of over a decade as a business owner managing multiple business ventures across Southern Africa. His approach to identifying promising business opportunities is characterised by pragmatism, where he actively seeks prospects and solutions that yield a substantial impact.…
CFO of Saige Business Consulting Julie Warren-Codrington specialises in and develops financial and strategic solutions for SMEs. With 15 years of studying and working in the financial industry, including exposure to a JSE listing, a R500-million private equity deal, and an umbrella fund launch, her mission is to share her knowledge gained to positively influence…
Executive Director at The Unconventional CA Jameel Khan is a CA(SA), mentor, business coach and recovering addict committed to inspiring entrepreneurs with his story of hope and purpose to make a positive, sustainable, and purpose-driven impact by holistically supporting entrepreneurs and their businesses. His journey started in 2016 when he came out of rehabilitation after…
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director at Fulcrum Group Ellen Gower-Mzolo is an experienced CFO and a CA(SA). She was the first female CFO and one of the youngest directors in the history of the Fulcrum Group. She describes herself as resilient and relentless in pursuing her goals. She loves being a leader and is…
Head of Financial Shared Services at Standard Bank Dima Masedi is a dynamic global leader with over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She leads many spheres of society, including church, family, community, and professional bodies. Her expertise encompasses financial management, accounting, strategic planning, budgeting, change management, controls and digitisation. She provides…
Managing Partner at Alpha BPO Andrew Portmann completed his articles at BDO in Umhlanga where he was exposed to a multitude of SMEs and large corporations and learnt the intricacies of starting and building companies from a variety of inspirational business leaders. Since articles, he has acquired extensive global corporate sector experience having worked across…