127: Bradley Wentzel
‘SA Needs More Business-Focused CFOs’ A passion for numbers, people and retail drives the innovative thinking of Douglasdale Dairy’s CFO, Bradley Wentzel. Now this studious executive is embarking on a new challenge to complete his doctorate, with particular focus on reducing wastage in the food supply chain. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored
126: Matthieu Rivart
‘If you want to succeed, you have to be curious.’ Matthieu Rivart is the consummate CFO (SA), this Frenchman’s passion for Africa has enabled him to adapt with agility to business on the continent and lead teams across seven countries in Africa as CFO for Brands Consumer Group. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by […]
125: Ignatius Sehoole
‘I think public trust is key.’ Tasked with turning the proverbial ship around at KPMG, Ignatius Sehoole, is doing so, having replaced senior management and instilled a culture of trust and integrity, the firm has now regained distinguished clients and is the first of the big four to no longer offer non-audit services to audit […]
124: Khaya Gcobo
We apologise for the poor audio quality. From Raw Survival to Success Orphaned and the sole breadwinner at the age of 14, Khaya Gcobo has risen above every challenge to successfully work his way up to Financial Director at CirroConnect, he shares his remarkable journey with CFO Talks. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored […]
123: Bryan Groome
Verimark’s Sagacious FD Responsible for quadrupling Verimark’s share price over a three-year period, Bryan Groome also achieved a substantial tax saving for the company within his first three months on the job. He is committed to active involvement in all business operations to ensure business efficiency and profitability. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast
122: Prosperity Zondi
A Winning Strategy to Work for Winning Companies Prosperity Zondi always aimed to work for some of the most elite companies and through hard work and determination, she achieved her goal. Now this finance executive has a love for technology and a heart for giving back to her community. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored […]
121: Prosper Mpofu
‘The best way to achieve is always to remain curious.’ Providing affordable rental accommodation for the ‘missing middle’, the Johannesburg Housing Company strives to tackle housing challenges in cities across the country. CFO, Prosper Mpofu, explains how JHC have pioneered a model for developing social housing. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is spo
120: Liam Costello
Value Creation is Key for the Modern Finance Executive Liam Costello has returned to South Africa after gaining diverse financial management experience in Switzerland and the UK, and he now has his sights set on opportunities within the Southern African market. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated drafting and w
119: Calvin Mogau Sehlapelo
Good teaching, no matter where, can foster great leaders in science and industry. Calvin Sehlapelo was raised in a township in Polokwane where CAs were virtually unheard of, and rose to head the National Metrology Institute of South Africa in 2017. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated drafting and working-paper
118: Christine Kruger
Successful former finance executive breaks new ground in engineering startup. ‘We’ve built the world’s brightest long-lasting flashlight.’ CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated drafting and working-paper financial software to more than 8 000 accounting and auditing firms and corporations, and CFO Talk