Young people are shaping the future of South Africa today with tremendous dedication and energy. This ceremony provides a platform  to unearth and recognise those inspirational and exciting leaders of tomorrow (under 40 years of age).

Entries for 2025 open in December 2024!

2024 TransUnion Rising Star Awards Winners

TransUinion Rising Star Awards Winners
Category Name Surname Job Title Company
Banking & Financial Services Kira Koopman Head: L&D Strategy & Digital Momentum Group
Energy & Environment Mandilakhe Qavane Solutions Engineer (PV & Energy Storage) Sungrow South Africa
Entrepreneur Thato Garekoe Founder & CEO Rekisa eCommerce Solutions
ICT (Telecoms & Technology) Bianca Biehler Senior Digital Advisory Consultant NTT DATA Inc.
Industrial Manufacturing Siyabonga Ngcobo New Energy Vehicles and Digital Products Specialist Volkswagen Group Africa
Manufacturing -FMCG Lydia Sagonda Quality Systems Project Lead Tiger Brands
Media & Advertising Liat Madinane Chief Integration Officer Sauce Advertising
Mining & Minerals Nqobile Zinhle Mothibi Financial Manager Glencore
Professional Services Dhahini Naidu Senior Associate DLA Piper Advisory Services
Retail & Hospitaity Suhail Ahmed Business Planning Lead – Africa Diageo
Service: Public & Private Tyrin Naidoo Group Head: Strategic Portfolio and Programme Management Office City of Johannesburg
Transport, Logistics & Security Jared Gray Executive Manager: Business Planning Gautrain Management Agency

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