Judges 2025

Avanthi Maharaj, Market HR Cluster Lead: SSA at Google

Malisha Awunor, Founder at Ikigai People Advisory Services

Dr Busi Tshablala, Group Executive: Human Resources at ARM

Ntsako Baloyi, Head of Sustainability at Coca-Cola Beverages

Themba Chakela, Head of People, Culture & Change at E-Motion Consulting

Phumzile Hlatshwayo, Executive: Human Capital at Netstar

Teboho Mokoena, Director at BOMANTSIKA

Siyamthanda Ndlakuse, Executive Manager: Commercial & Contract Management at Gautrain Management Agency

Ogotlhe Sathekge, Human Capital Executive: Talent, Leadership & Culture Strategist at JHB Property

Janet du Preez, Managing Director at Engagement Dynamics

Kal Narotham, Group Head: Performance Management at Absa Group

Mampai Motsau, Manager: Change Management – ERP Transformation at Exxaro

Misiwe Xolo, Business Development Manager at Telkom

Bridget Makhura, Vice President: People at Anheuser-Busch Inbev Africa

Peter John Bishop, Vice President: Partners, Alliances and Accountants – Africa and Middle East at Sage

Cindy de Barros, Talent Acquisition Lead: Africa, Europe & Middle East at Hatch

Sisi Mahobe, Head of HR at Glencore

Akhram Mohamed, CEO at The Blank Canvas

Venessa Dewing, Vice President: Sales at DHL Express

Londiwe Mncube, Chief Human Resource Officer at Competition Commission South Africa

Lynn Kleinsmith, Director: People & Culture at Phillip Morris International

Ruby Motloheloa, HR Head: Talent Management & Development at Woolworths

Justice Nkosi, Vice President: HR at Sasol Mining

Tyrin Naidoo, Group Head: SPMO at City of JHB

Tshamani Mathebula, Head: Sasol Foundation at Sasol South Africa

Kiveshen Moodley, Country Managing Director

Carmen Theron, Vice President: People, Logistics – SSA at DP World

Mmabatho Tlale, Chief Human Capital Officer at Zeda Limited

Tshepo Kgobe, Chief Executive Officer at Gautrain Management Agency

Jacques Greeff, Founder at IOXS

Percy Moleke, CEO at GCRA

Abdullah Varachia, Global Strategist at GIBS

Lindani Dube, Chief Human Resources Officer & Vice President at TransUnion

Gontse Madumo, Group Head: Talent Acquisition at PG Group

Mqokeleli Gomba, Chief Operating Officer at Richards Bay Minerals – Rio Tinto

Vanessa Goonahsylin, Chief Human Resources Director at Accenture

Nokuthula Selamolela, Chief Executive Officer at Food and Beverages Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority

Aphindile Bokleni, CEO at IG Markets South Africa

Bedelia Theunissen, HR Executive at Mintek

Refilwe Ditodi, Director: People Experience at Tiger Brands

Antoinette Roberts, Chief Executive Officer at Bridging the Gap and Associates

Thandiwe Nhlapo, Corporate Financier at PSG Capital

Bahle Goba-Matsho, Organisational Effectiveness and Talent Lead at Sanlam Corporate

Laura Dunstan-Smith, Managing Director at Cosauce

Geraldine Welby-Cooke, Executive: People & Sustainability at RTT

Gillian Cloete, Regional Director: Southern Africa at Golden Key International Honour Society

Jerry Gule, Director at Gule Executive Coaching

Ziphindiwe Ngcobo, Department Executive: Marketing at Isuzu

Elaine Brass, CFO at Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)

Mashudu Ndou, Group Executive Head: Foundations & Partnerships at Vodacom

Tshiamo Molanda, Head Youth and Mass Market Clients, Personal and Private Banking South Africa at Standard Bank

Keshnie Martin, Global HR at Omnia Group

Jo Blake, Group Head: Talent at Woolworths

Suzan Zungu, Communications & External Affairs Manager at bp Southern Africa

Zani Mashinini, Vice President: Talent and Learning at Massmart

Rizwana Butler, Group Executive: HR at Capitec

Philip Tshikotshi, Vice President & Country Head at Startek

Thabo Mogobe, Head of Talent – Africa at Eurasian Resource Group

Langa Dube, Regional Director at TCS

Giovanni Abrahams, Executive: Operations at Massmart

Insaaf Daniels, Human Capital Director and Board Member at RedPanda Software

Olwethu Gobeni, Area Planning Manager: Africa – South at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Shalin Ledwaba, Head of Talent Acquisition at Bowmans

Dr Wongiwe Ludidi, Senior Manager: Talent, Learning & Culture at CHEP

Thato Matlala, Chief Talent & Strategy Officer at Pink Onion

Elsie Pule, Director: Special Projects at Rosatom Central and Southern Africa

Andy du Plessis, Managing Director at FoodForward SA

Dr Mamello Masia, Chief People Officer at McDonald’s South Africa

Jared Gray, Executive Manager: Business Planning at Gautrain Management Agency

Tshepo Yvonne Mosadi, Chief People Officer at Daybreak Foods

Diane Myers, Head: Talent Management at Zutari

Sesi Nxesi, Chief Executive Officer at ETDP SETA

Tshidi Dabula, Founder & Managing Director at DABS

Shobana Maikoo, Head: Global Capability Centre – Africa at TransUnion

Emelda Tladi, Executive Head: People at Hollard Group Risk

Brenda Talazo, Vice President & Head: HR & Business Enablement at Saab Grintek Defence

Thokozile Lewanika, Founder at DML45 Consulting

Terance Nkosi, Chief Technical and Sustainability Officer at Rand Refinery

Christie-Ann Plaatjies, Director of People and Culture at Scania

Mpho Letlape, HR Executive at SAA

Dr Sane Ngidi, Regional HR Lead, Africa at Gates Foundation