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Dr Miriam Altman is a strategist, economist, business person and social activist, and has served in leadership roles driving significant transformation. Her professional life has focused on framing and executing scalable high impact solutions to economic development challenges. Currently, she is a Commissioner in the National Planning Commission in the South African Presidency, a Director of strategy consultancy Altman Advisory, and a Professor of 4IR Practice at the University of Johannesburg.

Kuseni Dlamini is the Chairman of JSE-listed Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd, the leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the southern hemisphere with operations in 47 countries. He is the former Chief Executive Officer of Old Mutual South Africa and Emerging Markets. Prior to this he was the Head of Anglo American South Africa and a member of the Executive Committee of Anglo American plc. in London and was Director of Anglo Platinum Ltd.

Yvonne Mhinga (Chaka Chaka) is an internationally recognised and highly respected South African singer, song writer performer, entrepreneur, Global Health Advocate, and humanitarian. She serves  on the Board of Eaton Electric SA, South African- Canada Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Ashinaga International Advisory Council. A recipient of the 2017 International BET Global Good…

As Executive: Client Development, Hennie is responsible for fostering value adding opportunities for USB-ED through high profile relations, networking and events. He also promotes collaboration between USB-ED and international Universities. Hennie serves as Exco Member: Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Councillor: Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Warden for Johannesburg Canadian High Commission, representing…

Greg is a Director of Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc. and is the head of the Africa team based in Johannesburg. He is a leading lawyer in South Africa with 28 years’ experience acting for significant South African and international companies. His particular focus is on the energy sector. Previously he was the head of the Africa Group at a leading South Africa law firm and served on the management committee of Lex Africa…

Ms D’Oyley has an LLB from UBC, a certificate of international law from the University of Amsterdam and an LLM (cum laude) from Temple University. She was called to the Bars of British Columbia (1996), Ontario (2000) and New York (2000). Ms D’Oyley is currently Company Secretary at African Rainbow Minerals Limited (ARM), a niche diversified South African mining company with excellent long-life…

Mike was born in Cape Town in 1953 and after completing compulsory National Service in 1970 started his career in the Insurance industry whilst studying towards a Business Management qualification in 1971. An opportunity to transfer to Johannesburg on promotion arose in early 1979 where he joined SA Eagle Insurance in a junior management role…

Edwyn has been with Bryte (formerly Zurich South Africa) for just over 5 years and during this period he has been able to restore broker confidence in the brand and develop alternative distribution partnerships which include bancassurance, affinity and retail partnerships. Since 2012 he has held the position of CEO, overseeing the development and implementation…

AGT Foods Africa, née Advance Seed, is one of the most successful seed companies in South Africa, leader in the supply of seeds to the baking industry and producer of approximately 25,000 tonnes per annum to snack lovers across the nation and abroad. Brian Lever has been with this Canadian-based company since its inception 50 years ago and now holds the position of Managing Director at AGT Africa.