Before taking on the role of group financial director at Standard Bank, I headed up the banking group’s Treasury and Capital Management function. I have extensive experience in key financial aspects such as financial planning under varying macroeconomic scenarios, managing a complex banking group balance sheet in volatile financial markets and a deep understanding of both local and international bank regulatory frameworks.

Prior to joining Standard Bank, I was one of South Africa’s leading seismologists, using mathematical models to interrogate how shocks move through rocks. 

For my work as the group FD of Standard Bank, I was nominated for the 2019 CFO Awards, and again for the 2022 CFO Awards. 

Buhle Hanise is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of BAIC Automobile SA effective 01 Jan 2020. Chinese vehicle manufacturer Beijing Automotive Group i.e. BAIC is the major shareholder in the joint venture (JV), holding 65% of the BAIC SA Port Elizabeth plant, with the State-owned IDC holding the remaining 35%.

I’m a Chief Financial Officer with over 10 years of experience in finance, driving superior operations and overall corporate performance.

My expertise lies in successfully creating and implementing strategic operational processes, and I have experience in following main areas (amongst others):

- Treasury and funding
- Information Technology
- Management reporting
- Financial reporting
- Direct & Indirect tax

I have been involved in restructures and transformations to achieve operational efficiencies. My proven dedication to optimizing operational success and business performance, along with my excellent analytical and communication talents.

With a career spanning over 20 years, Chris Forrest is often called a legend of South African Comedy. During that period, he’s developed a reputation as a professional, consistent, versatile performer, able to adapt to almost any crowd and leave them in fits of laughter every time.

A Finance professional with broad knowledge and skills in accounting, finance and business principles. A strategic thinker and effective leader who can make the most profitable decisions with the goal to guide the company towards profitability and long-term success. 12 years proven experience in driving financial planning in departments and analysing their performance and risks and to retain constant awareness of the their financial position. Responsible for setting targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel and overseeing audit and internal control operations and managing relationships with all stakeholders.

Hannes Boonzaaier completed his articles with KPMG in 1999. During his tenure with KPMG, he gained experience in valuations, due diligence reviews and commercial structuring of business transactions. He joined Medscheme as a Financial Manager and, over the past 13 years, has been involved with Medscheme and the AfroCentric Group in various client operations. Following his success in leading Group Finance and with his knowledge of the business, he was appointed as the AfroCentric Group CFO in August 2015. He is a CA (SA).