Responsible Leadership: The Future of Women on Boards

Based in Johannesburg, Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa’s primary focus is developing the strategy for Jersey Finance’s engagement in the South African market. She also plays a vital role in supporting the organisation’s wider activity across the continent.

Tania Pringle is a career banker, which includes extended tenures with Rand Merchant Bank / FirstRand Group and global wealth manger and Swiss private bank, Bank Julius Baer. At the end of 2022, Tania transitioned from large corporate to establishing an independent wealth and advisory practice, which offers bespoke global wealth management solutions for investors, together with tailored pre- and post- retirement investment planning. She is the co-founder of ‘Cartesian Wealth and Advisory (Pty) Ltd.’ Her private practice specialises in empowering women to make independent financial decisions about their own wealth management. She also serves on the steering committee of ‘100 Women in Finance’, South Africa.

A CA and respected businesswoman, Sindi is the co-founder of African Women CA Association. She later led the formation of the Investment arm, AIH and the Private equity firm, AIH Capital. AIH has built a portfolio of solid investments in the Financial Services, Industrial and Technology Sectors where Sindi plays a role in the strategic and development growth of these businesses. Sindi is proud of the mission of AIH Group which drives financial inclusivity and financial independence of women. Her illustrious career has included being Managing Director of Viamax Logistics, a subsidiary of Transnet, Group CFO of Transnet, Executive Partner at Ernst & Young, amongst others. She has served as Non- Executive Director of large corporates including Listed entities where she has chaired the Audit and Risk Committees, Sustainability Committees and Remuneration Committees.

100 Women in Finance is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the finance industry. Established in 2001, it focuses on advancing the careers of women at all stages through education, professional development, and networking opportunities. With a registered membership of over 30,000 professionals, men and women, and supported by more than 600 volunteers, the organization’s mission is to strengthen the global finance sector by promoting diversity and inclusion, particularly by increasing the representation of women at all career levels and in senior investment roles and executive positions. Vision 30/40, the organization’s guiding principle aims for women to hold 30% of senior investment and executive committee roles by 2040.