152: Sarika Lakraj-Naidoo
Purpose Fuelled by Passion Responsible for a budget of R7.8 billion, Sarika Lakraj-Naidoo is a CFO who has always challenged the status quo and she continues to do so as she strives to ensure that state money is used for its intended purpose at Johannesburg’s Public Safety Department CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by […]
151: Nishal Lalla
Maverick CFO Thrives in the Music Industry RiSA’s Nishal Lalla has solid financial experience, along with valuable skills that he’s gained throughout his career that enables him to be involved with all aspects of business at South Africa’s trade association for record companies. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides
150: Fatima Darsot
‘I like to take the theoretical and make it practical.’ Fatima Darsot’s shares how her career has been enriched through her love for teaching and mentoring graduates by empowering them with practical knowledge that allows students to have greater confidence to advance their careers. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provi
149: Catherine Campbell-Ferreira
From Farm Girl to Finance Executive Having spent her career in the motor industry, Catherine Campbell-Ferreira admits that it’s an industry that’s in her blood and which she loves, but she also shares her views here on the role of women in accounting and how they can assist in the post-Covid recovery. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s […]
148: Kulani Caroline Thuketane
‘Emotional intelligence is key.’ Kulani Caroline Thuketane highlights the importance of soft skills, something that she finds is becoming essential for the modern finance executive, as this dynamic role is no longer defined by technical skills only. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated drafting and working p
147: Dhiren Maharaj
A Passion for Authentic Leadership Dhiren Maharaj has proven to be an adaptable and flexible finance executive, with extensive experience and a creative application of knowledge, while empowering and inspiring his team at LexisNexis. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated drafting and working paper financial softw
146: Angel Garcia-Lascurain Valero
‘The role of the CFO has increased substantially in the past couple of years.’ IMEF will be hosting a conference in November this year focusing on the economic reactivation for the post-pandemic era. National President, Angel Garcia-Lascurain Valero, confirms that the chief economist of the World Bank and two Nobel Prize winners will be providing […]
145: Pedro De Matos
Balancing Technical Strength with Emotional Intelligence Pedro De Matos brings a depth of experience to his position as Group CFO at Ingenia Polymers, and he provides insights into what makes a well-rounded CFO and how the next generation of CFOs can be developed. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated drafting [&
144: Lynette Mutsekwa
‘There’s a constant need for innovation when you’re in financial services.’ Lynette Mutsekwa joined Europ Assistance earlier this year, and being an Africa specialist, Lynette is a CFO who has acquired substantial experience in South Africa, as well as other Africa markets, experience that she can draw on as Europ Assistance grows their p
143: Jace Subramoney
‘I feel that SAIBA is a great platform to be on.’ Jace Subramoney of Goldline Industries highlights how the responsibilities of the senior finance executive go beyond the bottom line to incorporate a broader social responsibility, ensuring that staff and suppliers were not detrimentally affected during the recent lockdowns. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcas