Bold moves start here: Shape the future of accounting

Ryan is a Director at SNG Grant Thornton and has been in practice for over 18 years. Ryan is regularly involved with building teams nationally, to enable efficient service delivery to the South African SME market.

Mphahlela (Pat) Mokgatle is a Partner at BSO and Chartered Accountant with 13+ years’ experience supporting entrepreneurial businesses, high-growth SMEs and corporates. He specialises in funding readiness, governance and strategic outsourcing to drive scalable, sustainable growth.

Abed Tau is a South African entrepreneur, CA(SA), investor, and tech founder known for driving innovation and economic inclusion. He founded Thamani Group, offering audit, advisory and consulting services, and My Dough Academy which supports startups and small businesses across South Africa.

Cheyenne Fernanda, known as Chey Ferna, is a founder, venture advisor, keynote speaker, and financial educator working across capital, culture, and technology. As CEO of Ferna Tech, she advises founders across South Africa and Europe and is a leading voice in African diaspora entrepreneurship and venture education.

Nicolette Mashile is a renowned South African financial educator, media personality, and the founder of Financial Fitness Bunnies (Pty) Ltd, a leading consumer financial education agency. Recognized for her ability to translate complex financial concepts into relatable, actionable insights, she has established herself as a pivotal figure in democratizing financial literacy across the continent.

Nompilo Gumede is an accountant, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and CEO of Women in Business SA with over 16 years of corporate experience. She is the author of Building Business Resilience and a thought leader in entrepreneurship, financial empowerment, and leadership. Passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and youth, she mentors through the National Youth Development Agency and was named among the Top 100 Influential Women in South Africa.

Mduduzi “Mdu” Dladla is a Chartered Business Accountant, entrepreneur, and strategic finance executive with extensive experience across industries in financial leadership, business transformation, and growth strategy. As Founder of Accounting Instincts Consultancy (AIC), he provides CFO advisory, financial strategy, and business development support to help organisations scale sustainably.