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

TransUnion Rising Star Awards Winners

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 & Hospitality
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

Contact Us

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