Natascha Viljoen
CEO, Anglo American PlcThe first South African woman to helm a major profit driver within multinational mining giant Anglo American, Natascha Viljoen has long been a breaker of glass ceilings with more than 30 years of mining experience across a diverse range of commodities.
Nompumelelo Zikalala
CEO, Kumba Iron Ore LtdAnother seasoned executive and mining veteran, with more than two decades of mining experience, Nompumelelo Zikalala (Mpumi) has served as CEO of Johannesburg-listed Kumba Iron Ore, a subsidiary of Anglo American, since January 2022.
Mpumi Madisa
CEO, Bidvest GroupWhen Mpumi took the helm of Bidvest Group in 2020, just shy of her 40th birthday, she became the only black female CEO among the top 450 Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed companies.
Bertina Engelbrecht
CEO, Clicks Group LtdWhen Bertina took the helm of Clicks Group in early 2022, she became the first Black woman to lead a listed retail group in South Africa. And under her leadership.
Dr Nombasa Tsengwa
CEO, Exxaro ResourcesWidely considered one of the hardest-working leaders in the mining industry, Dr Nombasa Tsengwa has secured numerous industry accolades during her two decades of executive management and board experience across the public and private sector.
Albertinah Kekana
CEO, Royal Bafokeng HoldingsAs Chief Executive of Royal Bafokeng Holdings for more than a decade, Albertinah has successfully executed the community-based investment company’s portfolio diversification strategy.
Jane Karuku
CEO and Group MD, East African BreweriesAs the EABL Group MD and CEO, Jane Karuku is not only the first female chief executive in the company’s 100-year history, but among the most senior leaders in East Africa, driving East and Central Africa’s largest and most profitable manufacturing business to greater heights.
Ntombi Felicia Msiza
CEO, Raubex GroupSeasoned executive Ntombi Felicia Msiza took the reins of construction giant Raubex mid-2022, following five years as Executive Director responsible for Governance, Risk and Compliance.
Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe
CEO and Managing Director, Fidelity BankSince taking the helm of Fidelity Bank in 2021, Nneka has not only bagged herself Banker of the Year at the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards, but also bagged the bank numerous accolades.
Zanele Matlala
CEO, Merafe ResourcesPart of the Merafe team for nearly two decades, joining in 2005 as an independent non-executive director before being appointed finance chief in 2010, Zanele Matlala took the helm of Merafe Resources 10 years ago.
Dr.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Director-General of the World Trade OrganizationNgozi Okonjo-Iweala GCON is a Nigerian-American economist, who has been serving as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization since March 2021. Notably, she is the first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization as Director-General.
Samia Suluhu Hassan
PoliticianSamia Suluhu Hassan is a Tanzanian politician who has served as president of Tanzania since 19 March 2021. She is the first woman to serve in the position