CFOs GATHER AROUND THE DINNER TABLE
On 25 May, several of South Africa’s top CFOs shared notes and anecdotes over a delectable dinner at the Saxon Hotel.
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he excitement was palpable among the top CFOs that gathered for dinner at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg on 25 May, the first such engagement in over 18 months. With all Covid-19 protocols strictly adhered to, there was an incredible energy in the room, and CFOs spent the evening sharing notes and anecdotes, sampling the exquisite food and toasting the pivotal role finance leaders have played during the pandemic-induced economic crisis.
There were lots of laughs and some serious undertones to the dinner discussion, with common threads like empathy, decisiveness, time management and mental wellness all high on the agenda. Stories were shared candidly during the dinner, which was made possible by longtime CFO South Africa partner and supporter Standard Bank. l
Attendees
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• Adriana Weilbach, CFO Telesure Investment Holdings
• Mark Kathan, Head of AECI Mining
• Bothwell Mazarura, CFO Kumba Iron Ore
• Megan Pydigadu, CFO EOH
• Brian Chivere, Community Manager CFO South Africa
• Nopasika Lila, Group FD Barloworld
• Clive Potter, Head: Client Coverage, Wholesale Clients SA, Standard Bank CIB
• Raisibe Morathi, Group CFO Vodacom
• Craig Sumption, CFO Hatch Africa
• Zaf Mahomed, CFO Cell C
• Joël Roerig, MD CFO South Africa
• Zaid Moola, Head: Wholesale Clients SA, Standard Bank
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• Simon Adams, CFO Nando’s South Africa
