Managing Director – Technology in Accenture South Africa Belinda Motshome leads the Accenture Women’s Forum and prides herself in being an advocate for inclusion, diversity and mentorship. She is a Managing Director at Accenture, where she plays multiple client roles in Technology. She is committed to building trust-based relationships and collaborating with client teams to…
Frances Phillips is a Principal at Kearney’s South Africa office, bringing over 15 years of combined industry and consulting experience. As a qualified metallurgical and welding engineer, Frances began her career in operations management with a global steel producer, navigating the challenges of a young female in an industrial environment. After completing her MBA, Frances…
“My life’s journey has not been a linear path, I have been an aspiring beauty queen, an academic, a strategy specialist, a fashion designer, a fitness instructor, a nutrition enthusiast, a corporate event designer, an MC, a facilitator, a marathon runner and I have added to that a yoga teacher. All these roles I played…
Chairperson: Machipu Investments Former Director General of North West Provincial Government and currently Chairperson of GIBB Holdings Pty Ltd and South African Weather Services. She was trained both in South Africa and the U.S. where she studied, lived and worked for several years before returning home. Lawyer, business leader, director of companies, she is also…
Dr. Annelize Booysen is recognized as one of the Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech and is the founder-architect of Your Global Village, a future-focused global business community. As a global citizen who has lived in 9 countries on 4 continents, she leverages her international perspective and background in economics to support…
Dr Ngao Motsei is Author of Building Psychologically Safe Spaces: Safeguarding Your Workplace Against Bullying, Independent Leadership Consultant, Workplace Bullying Expert, Director of Companies, and GIBS Adjunct Faculty. She has worked in the Human Resources, Strategy and Leadership Consulting for 25 years. In the last 8 years, she has focused her work in the field of respect, humanity,…
As a global Intercultural, DEI and Communications Strategic Advisor, Thought Leader, Non-Executive Director, and Investor, Fathima Beckmann partners to drive societal and industrial transformation worldwide. An internationally experienced executive leader Beckmann has global experience in governance and strategy, diversity, equity, inclusion, communications and thought leadership in the tech, telco and media industries. Fathima is based…
Ian Gourley is a highly motivational and inspirational leader who is able to deliver business goals and vision through sound strategic, communication, and design skills. Respected as a credible source of knowledge in the fields of branding as well as retail strategy and design, Ian is able to drive change and deliver tangible results across…
An accomplished Labour Law practitioner with a remarkable track record spanning over 30 years. His passion lies in resolving complex issues related to bullying, harassment and unfair discrimination in the workplace. Not only is Kobus a seasoned legal professional, but he also has exceptional strategic negotiation skills, as well as the ability to navigate the…
SERAS Africa CSR/Sustainability Professional of the Year, 2021 ESG Sustainability Professional of the year, 2020 (IRMSA) Shameela is the CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI), an independent coalition of the local and multinational businesses focusing on taking action to achieve social and environmental sustainability underpinned by good governance. She joined the NBI in 2023.…
