Having recently moved countries, left behind family and friends, changed jobs, and basically experienced what Gen Z would call a ‘lifequake,’ I understand change, a growth mindset, and doing hard things. This journey has got me thinking about what investing in yourself means.
Having recently moved countries, left behind family and friends, changed jobs, and basically experienced what Gen Z would call a ‘lifequake,’ I understand change, a growth mindset, and doing hard things. This journey has got me thinking about what investing in yourself means.
Ashona’s return was a surprising turn of events that was welcomed by the leadership and finance teams of EOH. Her resumption was met with great excitement from all stakeholders, including customers with whom she had built strong relationships. She believes this is the best decision she has ever made as she loves what she does and feels suited for the role.
‘Prior to joining the non-profit sector, one should ask oneself what makes one tick. If one is happy chasing a high-profit corporate job, this is not the right sector. This is a space for people looking to have an impact at a fundamental level and to create real change in people’s lives. It’s a shame that people often see this area as one for second-class citizens yet it is a critical cog that fills the void left by government and the private sector neglecting certain societal needs. It may not be glamorous, but if impact and meaningful work are what you’re looking for, then this is the sector for you,’ Peter says.
The partners of Crowe Johannesburg have announced that Raakesh Khandoo has been unanimously chosen to take on the role of CEO. Since joining the firm in 2004, Raakesh has demonstrated unwavering commitment, completing his articles of clerkship, earning his chartered accountant qualification, and becoming a partner in 2008. He will assume the role of CEO, on the1st March 2025.
Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu is a remarkable man. He was the first black South African to qualify as a Chartered Accountant. He is a Professor of Accounting and a recipient of prestigious honorary degrees from leading universities in South Africa. He has also received numerous awards for his unparalleled track record in leadership.
Former Nampak CEO Erik Smuts is always up for a challenge – whether in life or in business. He is the kind of person who is intrigued by the unknown, instead of shying away from it.
“Joining Tourvest was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I realised I knew very little of the service industry, and I acknowledged on my first day that I was a student. As CFO, my approach has always been to ensure that the finance team is better this month than it was the previous month while still enjoying ourselves,”
As a would-be chemical engineer, Aneshree Naidoo is obsessed with understanding how things work across all dimensions. Consequently, in every role she has held, she asks plenty of questions to understand why things are the way they are and analyses impact of options and decisions in detail. This approach has its dangers; at a previous employer, she kept questioning suspicious activities and behaviours, which led to death threats—an experience she counts as one of the lows of her career.
Althea’s career highlights include becoming a CFO at age 36 and rising to CEO a year later. She has served as a non-executive director for eight years, including chairperson of audit and risk committees and social and ethics transformation committees. To rise to management, Althea cites her X factors as grit, resilience, and perseverance.
The demanding role of CFO at Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) does not allow Tinyiko Sihlangu much time to read as broadly as she would like. Nowadays, she mostly indulges in topical articles that keep her updated and inspired. Reflecting on books that changed her mind set early in her career, she recalls the best-seller “The Leader Who Had No Title” by Robin Sharma.
