Members of one drink

Anda Ntlama

Gentleman Extraordinaire

Experience : 

Business Analyst – FCA

As a Business Analyst, I have been involved on a number of projects including Project Triumph, One ERP and SAP TaO for companies such as Accenture, British American Tobacco and South African Breweries to name a few.

Expectations : 

• Sharing experiences we can use as guidance
• Professional and personal development conversations
• The entrepreneurial environment and its challenges, what to expect.
• Networking opportunity
• Opportunity to learn

Interests :

• Technology
• Innovation
• Music
• Entrepreneurship
• Academics
• Brand Management/Marketing

 

Odwa Nyikana

Aspiring Entrepreneur

Experience : 

Having worked at a variety of different organization in my short career, namely Edcon,  Standard Bank, and Massmart, I am a stage in my career where I would like to convert what I have learned into something of value through new venture creation.

Expectations : 

• Learn from seasoned industry professionals
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships for personal and professional growth
• Learn how small businesses can do business with corporate giants through Enterprise supplier development initiatives
• Networking opportunity

Interests :

• Tech & Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy
• Sports
• Civic education  Writing
• Brand Management/Marketing

 

Raesetsa Hopane

Grow the numbers ”within reason”

Experience : 

As an enterprise account manager, my primary role is increase company’s share of wallet in a given portfolio by executing organization sales strategy and building strategic relationships with CxO’s. In many accounts I achieved this by leading cross sales deals with focus on how we maximize potential revenue and profits while focusing on delivering value adding solutions to address customer’s current and future needs.

Expectations : 

• How can we become better leaders in society and corporate?
• Business in Africa and its challenges
• Managing the politics of business
• Networking opportunity

Interests :

• Leadership development  Sport
• Strategy
• Networking
• Transformation
• Academics
• Brand Management/Marketing

 

Mbalenhle Zulu

Exploring Bean Counter

Experience : 

Finance Chief Administrator – Transnet

I am a Finance professional with 5 years’ experience at Transnet Freight Rail performing Financial Management, Management Accounting and Finance roles, providing a support function to internal clients. This experience has been though roles such as Graduate-in-Training, Acting Finance Manager and my current role. Through the MBA I am looking to broaden business acumen and explore other territories.

Expectations : 

• Personal development strategies
• Networking opportunity with seasoned experts and academics
• Leading in and navigating through corporate environment
• Learning how to sell a personal brand

Interests :

• Leadership development
• Personal Brand Management
• Coaching
• Non-Profit Organisations
• Music
• Management Consulting

 

Matsie Matsabu

Budding Social Entrepreneur

Experience : 

Senior Business Analyst

8 Years Experience; Previous Employers – Accenture SA, KPMG

In my role I have been involved in various initiatives in a range of industries (predominantly Financial Services) with my core focus being on assisting organisations to meet business case objectives through IT and ensuring alignment to strategic roadmaps

Expectations : 

• Perspective on SA within African and Global context
• Career progression strategies in tough corporate environments
• How to go about moving towards active citizenship especially in the SA context
• Reciprocal networking opportunities and learning from those who have gone before me

Interests :

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Personal brand management
• Township and Rural Development
• Music and Travel
• Mentorship and Coaching
• Shoes 🙂

 

Rethabile Molisana

Sales Specialist

Experience : 

Sales Executive – Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

I am a business development professional with over 7 years of experience in sales and marketing. In my current role, I focus on guiding marketing efforts to develop new business and to nurture and manage relationships across several sectors in the private and public sector.  I have wide ranging interests and have worked in a number of industries including in television and film production, fashion, meetings and events, and in the recruitment industry.

Expectations : 

• I would like to learn about how to navigate corporate structures, and gain a better idea of how to leverage my education and experience so that I can progress in my career

Interests :

• Entrepreneurship
• Brand Management
• Township Development
• Food and Wine
• Travel
• Popular Culture
• Gender Equality