2024 Finalists
Banking & Financial Services
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
Entrepreneur
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
Industrial Manufacturing
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
Media & Marketing
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
Professional Services
Dhahini Naidu
Senior Associate
DLA Piper Advisory Services
Jayson George
Senior Associate
Bowmans
Julia Choate
Salaried Partner
Bowmans
Nosipho Dinwa
Global Learning & Development Business Partner
CTICC
Paul Ssali
Technology Consultant
Accenture
Service: Public & Private
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
Energy & Environment
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
ICT (Telecoms & Technology)
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
Manufacturing & FMCG
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
Mining & Minerals
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
Retail & Hospitality
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
Transport, Logistics & Security
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