2024 Finalists

Christopher Naidoo
Executive: Special Projects
Sanlam Limited

Jordachelin Moodley
IT Service Manager
Old Mutual

Kira Koopman
Head: L&D Strategy & Digital
Momentum Metropolitan

Nthabiseng Mary Nhlanhla
Group Head of Financial Operations
BankservAfrica

Yolisa Munetsi
Client Solutions CFO
Santam

Faizel Newman
Founder & Director
Gold Shuttle

Jessica Jane Dewhurst
Founder & CEO
Justice Desk Africa

Katleho Mokhosi
Co-Founder & Partner,
Nhlapo Mokhosi Incorporated

Sheldon Tatchell
Founder & CEO
Legends Barbershop

Thato Garekoe,
Founder & CEO,
Rekisa eCommerce Solutions

Cynisha Maharaj
HR Business Partner
Element Six

Nomthandazo Mkhabela
Specialist: E/E Product and Process Planning
BMW

Nosihle Dlamini
Senior Manager
Toyota South Africa

Nthabeleng Chaba
People and Culture/HR Business Partner
Scania South Africa

Siyabonga Ngcobo
New Energy Vehicles and Digital Products Specialist
Volkswagen Group Africa

Amy Leibbrandt
Managing Director
FAME Media

Helene Botha
Creative Director
Superside

Liat Madinane
Chief Integration Officer
Sauce Advertising

Revathi Pillay
Youth Ambassador and Radio Presenter
SouthSide FM

Tumelo Selikane
Managing Director
Nielsen Sports South Africa

Dumisani Ndiweni
Senior Associate
Webber Wentzel

Kayembe Ilunga
Director
PwC SA

Siyabonga Kudumela
National Facilities Manager
Transnet Property

Thandiwe Nhlapho
Senior Associate
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Lesedi Matlala
Executive Directive
Go-Getters Brand

Fabio Companie,
Head: Construction Management
City of Cape Town

Kyle Reddy
Enterprise: Asset Manager
Netcare

Thandiwe Sithole
Associate Professor
University of Johannesburg

Tyrin Naidoo
Group Head: Strategic Portfolio and Programme Management Office
City of Johannesburg

Wayde Groep
Knowledge & Communication Manager, Youth & After School Program Office
Year Beyond

Kerusha Naidu
Project Manager
Terra Firma

Mandilakhe Qavane
Utility-Solar PV and Wind Technical Engineer
Upgrade Energy Africa

Mzwandile Khumalo
Senior Legal Counsel,
Engine Southern Africa

Nomalungelo Mbokazi
Midstream Senior Performance Manager
BP Southern Africa

Shanti Khosa
Business Analyst
Sasol

Ashe Maharaj
Director of Innovation
OpenTrade

Bianca Biehler
Senior Digital Advisory Consultant
NTT DATA Inc.

Kelebogile Moyo
Manager: Cloud Sales Operations
MTN SA

Stefan Enslin
Delivery Manager: Extended Enterprise and Compliance Tools
BMW

Wesley Stephen
Delivery Manager: SPL Warehouse Management
BMW

Alma-Nalisha Cele
Medical Affairs Manager
Johnson & Johnson

Anele Sikakana
Key Account Manager
British American Tobacco

Khuthala Myende
Order to Cash & Customer Logistics Lead
Mondelez

Lydia Sagonda
Quality Systems Project Lead
Tiger Brands

Shivonne Mooniyen
Regional Sourcing Manager
British American Tobacco

Didintle Bantobetse
Mine Overseer
Impala Platinum

Katekani Shingange
Scientist
Mintek

Mamosegare Hlologelo Precious Zimba
Lead – Business Optimisation
Exxaro

Nkateko Mnisi
Solution Architect – Engineering
Exxaro

Nqobile Zinhle Mothibi
Financial Manager
Glencore

Karen Battaliou-Armstrong
Cluster Director of Sales & Distribution
Marriott International – Melrose Cluster

Maxcene Aspeling
Senior Manager: Financial Services
Massmart

Nobesuthu Msimanga
Account Executive
Marriott International

Nolwazi Mbhele
Risk Manager
Spar

Suhail Ahmed
Business Planning Lead: Africa
Diageo

Bongiwe Myeki
Regional SHE Specialist – Western Cape
Fidelity Security Group

Jared Gray
Executive Manager: Business Planning
Gautrain Management Agency

Jason Mann
Project Manager
DHL Express

Marilyn Apata
NPA Manager
DHL Express

Shaun Anderson
Employee Relations Manager
Fidelity Services Group