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TOTSIE MEMELA-KHAMBULA Chief Executive Officer, Eduloan Part of Totsie Memela-Khambula’s responsibilities at Eduloan is offering educational loans to underprivileged children, in order for them to further their education at a tertiary level. Totsie was part of the group who drafted the South African constitution, in the office with former secretary general, Cyril Ramaphosa, of the African National Congress.
EDITH VENTER Patron, Business Engage In 2010, Edith Venter was selected as a Patron at Business Engage. Her support for charity organisations is endless. She is a patriot to the Red Cross, Reach for a Dream, Cotlands Baby Sanctuary and Johannesburg Child Welfare. In addition, she also assists with the South African Guide Dogs Association. Source: Business Engage
COLLEEN LARSON Chief Executive Officer, Business Engage Colleen Larson’s passion for empowering entrepreneurs and women is a visionary example. Her leadership in financial services spreads over 28 years in pension fund and insurance direct marketing fields. She was also a finalist for South Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government Award in 2011/2012. Source: Business Engage
GILL MARCUS Governor, South African Reserve Bank The first woman to hold the position as Governor at the South African Reserve Bank is Gill Marcus. Both economists and trade unionists welcomed this title. After returning to the African National Congress (ANC) in 1990 after being banned, Gill established the ANC’s Information Department. Source: Who’s Who Southern Africa, Leadership Platform
MARIA RAMOS Chief Executive Officer, Absa Group Ltd Rated as the world’s ninth Most Influential Businesswoman by Fortune Magazine, Maria Ramos serves on many boards, including at Absa Group Ltd. Previously, Maria was the DirectorGeneral of the National Treasury and Group Chief Executive of Transnet Limited. Her high-end occupation runs parallel to her high profile lifestyle. Source: Who’s Who Southern Africa, Leadership Platform, Forbes
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