2024 Top 35 Under 35 finalists

Arthi Daya, a CA(SA), is the CFO of the BBF Safety Group, the largest safety footwear manufacturer in Africa. She has been instrumental in the strategic turnaround of the company. Arthi is...

Ashton Samuels, a 29-year-old cancer survivor and CA(SA), is the founder and CEO of Simply Compliant, a cutting-edge compliance firm transforming regulatory solutions with advanced technology. He also serves as a business...

Avishkar Panday CA(SA) is a visionary leader and the CEO of Accounting 4 Associates, Project Director at SADL Consulting, and Director at Bravosat 24. Avishkar has transformed Accounting 4 into a forward-thinking,...

Carli Botha is the director of finance and legal for one of the largest private contract research organizations in the animal health industry. She also acts as an independent nonexecutive director for...

Christiaan Coetzee CA(SA) is the founder of The Audit Toolbar. He has raised over R8 million in investment, built a user base of 2 500 across 23 countries, and saved the African...

Chrysanthe Georgiou CA(SA) has an MBA from the University of Oxford and is a focused leader passionate about driving growth. Her hardworking nature and dedication to continued learning and development is evident...

Dale Russell CA(SA) is a visionary leader in blockchain, directing TrustReserve Solutions Limited and Moore Blockchain and Digital Assets JHB. With over seven years in digital assets, he co-founded Etherbridge and led...

Daneel Steinmann CA(SA) is the founder and owner of Old School, South Africa's largest premium supporters’ brand, with over 70 employees. As a chartered accountant, Daneel actively promotes the values of excellence,...

Dorcas Livhuwani Nhlapo CA(SA) is a Registered Auditor, a SAICA Assessor, and Associate Director at BDO SA in the Johannesburg office. She champions transformative leadership through her technical competence, connections with strong...

Duval van Zijl CA(SA) is a co-founder and Head of Investments at Holocene, a pioneering climate-tech venture capital fund based in South Africa, dedicated to addressing climate change across Africa. Holocene has...

After qualifying at Deloitte in Johannesburg Frits moved to corporate finance where he joined PwC Germany in their Dusseldorf office as part of the transaction services division. Back in South Africa, Frits...

Gareth Corbishley CA(SA) is the Managing Director of Halo Dot and Commercial Director of Synthesis and is best known for his passion for technology, finance, and transformative leadership. After gaining global insights...

Grant Edmond CA(SA) has more than a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, social entrepreneurship, and financial management. He founded Just Grace, an award-winning South African nonprofit that improves education for vulnerable...

Jared Moodley, a CA(SA), was at the age of 34 appointed as the managing partner of Deloitte Africa’s Valuation and Modelling business, a talented group of valuation and modelling experts across Africa....

Jason Grieve CA(SA) is a Master of Commerce graduate (UCT) and is a transformative leader with over nine years of experience as a board and financial services executive. He excels in driving...

JT Erlank CA(SA) is a Tax Practitioner currently working as a Process Analyst at ProcessLab specialising in Intelligent Process Mining using Celonis. His career spans roles as an Analyst, consultant, and auditor,...

Kabelo Themane CA(SA) is an Impact Investment Professional at Edge Growth, a leading SME development company in South Africa. She has nine years’ experience in financial services and related sectors. She has...

Kumukakwashe Matambo CA(SA) CA(Z) is an Associate Director in the Risk Management and Independence Department at Grant Thornton International and the founder of Accounts On Call (AOC) Institute in Zimbabwe. Since its...

Lindie Scholtz CA(SA) is a passionate and energetic leader within the Commercial Credit team at a Big 4 Bank in her professional career and a strong advocate for educational opportunities, coupled with...

Lornelle Jonas AGA(SA) is the founder and CEO of E’lique Advisory, a global accounting and advisory firm with offices in Johannesburg and London. As the first black female-owned Xero Platinum partner in...

Mhlengi Tenza CA(SA) comes from a small village outside the town of Ixopo in KwaZulu-Natal where he grew up herding his father’s cattle. He attended the local primary school before going to...

Mothathe Sewelo CA(SA) is a financial services professional and transformative leader focused on creating lasting impact through social inclusion and empowerment. As co-founder and chairperson of A Seat At The Table (SATT),...

Nokuzola Morata CA(SA) has over 10 years’ experience in various industries, including energy, engineering, and technologies. Over the years, she has held various roles, notably Group Finance Manager at Knight Piésold Southern...

Pamela Mainama CA(SA) currently works as a Senior Investment Banker in the Financial Solutions Group (FSG) team at Absa Bank Limited within the Investment Banking Division (IBD). The work that she does...

Riyaad Bhamjee CA(SA) grew up in post-apartheid Lenasia. Inspired by his family’s entrepreneurial spirit and mentored by his father, he embraces the values of integrity, hard work, and visionary leadership. Riyaad’s career...

Robert Edwards CA(SA) is the MD in the London office of Aalto Capital, a pan-European Investment bank. He started as an associate in 2018, being the first employee in London. In addition...

Romy Maree CA(SA) serves as the Finance Executive at Dipula Income Fund and is the treasurer of the SA REIT Association. As a woman of colour in the listed property sector, she...

Ruramayi Madamombe CA(SA) is a passionate advocate for education, diversity, equity, and inclusion, focusing on driving social and economic change. As a manager at EY, she has led initiatives like ‘Learning Fridays’,...

Sanele Nkosi CA(SA) is a partner at BDO South Africa where he is a member of the Partner Oversight Board and leads assurance efforts in KwaZulu-Natal. An accomplished leader, Sanele has a...

Sibabalwe Bebeza CA(SA) is a Registered Auditor (RA) and an eligible Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). She currently works as a senior quality engagement reviewer (EQR) by day and an aspiring property...

Simphiwe Mahlangu CA(SA) is Director: Audit and IT Centre of Excellence at BDO South Africa. She plays a key role in ensuring that audit teams understand the risks associated with technology and...

Nick Sachs CA(SA) is the COO of Tapio Capital, a venture builder investing in early-stage start-ups in the United Kingdom and Europe. He also serves as the COO of CodingIT, a tech...

Wardah Facoline CA(SA) holds degrees from the University of the Western Cape and Unisa. Starting at the Auditor-General of South Africa, she transitioned to the Public Sector as a procurement specialist. In...

Zack Fineberg CA(SA), Head of Sustainability and ESG at PKF Octagon, has a master’s in development finance. He specialises in ESG, strategy and public-private finance, focusing on impact funds, sustainability, and local...

Zinhle Simamane CA(SA) joined Traxtion in November 2018 as a commercial and financial analyst and currently holds the role of CFO: International Business, overseeing operations outside of South Africa, including Mauritius, Mozambique,...