CFOs gather around a luxury dinner table

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.

The 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

• Adriana Weilbach, CFO Telesure Investment Holdings • Bothwell Mazarura, CFO Kumba Iron Ore • Brian Chivere, Community Manager CFO South Africa • Clive Potter, Head: Client Coverage, Wholesale Clients

SA, Standard Bank CIB • Craig Sumption, CFO Hatch Africa • Joël Roerig, MD CFO South Africa • Mark Kathan, Head of AECI Mining • Megan Pydigadu, CFO EOH • Nopasika Lila, Group FD Barloworld • Raisibe Morathi, Group CFO Vodacom • Simon Adams, CFO Nando’s South Africa • Zaf Mahomed, CFO Cell C • Zaid Moola, Head: Wholesale Clients SA, Standard Bank