John Woodcock – John brings over 30 years of International leadership experience across technology and enterprise solutions. In recent years, he has specialised in AI, Automation and SaaS, holding global leadership roles at HPE, Hyperscience and Snow Software. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions and served at board level with SCC, leading large […]
The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) Chief Executive Officer, Tshepo Kgobe is a multidisciplinary engineer with more than 22 years of extensive experience in managing complex projects and operations with diverse technical requirements in infrastructure, energy and mining; predominantly in the railway environment. Tshepo Kgobe has been in the railway industry since the beginning of his
Deon Basson is an extreme endurance athlete and a seasoned executive and board member operating at the intersection of AI, leadership, and human performance. With more than 35 years of experience in technology, strategy, and high-pressure decision environments, his career has spanned technical roles, sales, sales leadership, executive leadership, CEO and Chairperson responsibility. This breadth
Mapitsi Talana is a seasoned procurement and strategic sourcing professional with close to two decades of experience across both the public and private sectors. She spent six years in public sector procurement before joining Vodacom in 2012, where she has built extensive experience across a broad range of categories including Technology, Marketing, Content, FinTech, Retail,
Dr Andrea Campher is Senior Manager: Sustainability, Agribusiness & Ecosystems at Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking, where she leads climate-smart agriculture initiatives across 15 African markets. Her work focuses on integrating sustainability into agribusiness financing, expanding access to carbon markets, and developing innovative climate finance solutions that support resilient, regenerative agricultural systems across the
Pamella Ndzumo is the Founder and CEO of Ndzumo Consulting, an accounting and advisory firm that helps SMEs build financially sustainable businesses, which she runs alongside her business partner, Sanelisiwe Matimba. Pamella is a SAICA-registered accountant and SARS-registered Tax Practitioner with over 20 years of finance experience, Pamella is passionate about helping entrepreneurs understand their
Poelano Nkombua is a seasoned procurement and supply chain leader with a track record of leading complex, multi-billion-rand procurement portfolios across telecommunications, financial services and business services. She currently serves as Head of Procurement at MTN, where she leads procurement for MTN Group Management Services and is part of MTN’s Global Sourcing and Supply Chain
Obakeng Senne is many things. A qualified Economist, seasoned Procurement Professional with International experience and various commodities (Logistics, Media, Banking, Engineering), a petrol head, a family man and successful businessman. He is a founder of The Drive Network Podcast, Broadcaster and a Speaker – with a passion to drive financial literacy, motivation and networking. Seen
Donald Gaetsewe is a Senior Trade Finance Transactor at Standard Bank. With more than two decades of experience in trade finance, working capital solutions and transaction banking across South Africa, Botswana and Zambia, he has developed comprehensive insights into a broad range of industries and regional markets. His experience includes structuring and delivering supply chain
Khanya Ndzululeka is a Chartered Accountant with a Master of Commerce in Development Finance and a CFA Certificate in ESG Investing. She is the Co-Founder of Mustard Finance Group, a fintech focused on unlocking working capital for small businesses across South Africa. She has built her career at the intersection of finance, technology and entrepreneurship,
