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
142: Believe Dirorimwe
CFO Custodian of Zimbabwe’s Iconic Hotels When the only certainty is the uncertainty of the economy, a CFO requires critical skills and stamina to manage in such a dynamic environment, skills that Believe Dirorimwe has honed over the past 12 years at African Sun Hotels. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides […]
141: Matome Modika
‘I used the lockdown to pursue the business rescue licence and that opportunity was brought by SAIBA.’ Matome Modika has established a thriving accounting practice in Tzaneen, along with a college specialising in business studies, which is not surprising for a man who believes in continuous career development. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored
140: Deon Smith
‘My career has largely been mining and finance and I haven’t regretted it for one second.’ Thungela Resources was recently spun out of Anglo American as Anglo exited coal, CFO of Thungela, Deon Smith provides insight to the opportunities that lie ahead despite the longer-term uncertainty around fossil fuels. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is spons
139: Raymond Chinyani
A Career Journey to the Heart of Africa Initially expecting to work in the Congo for a year, Raymond Chinyani fell in love with the culture and lifestyle of Kinshasa, where he has been head of finance at Bensiwe for the past six years. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which provides automated […]
138: Therese Cilliers
‘I am not your typical grey accountant.’ Therese Cilliers lives by her own words of being adjustable and adaptable to remain relevant in the ever-changing finance profession, with an ability to multi-task with ease, Therese has gained a wealth of experience and skills in her career. CIARAN RYAN: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Draftworx, which [&helli