Business Chief ME+AFRICA Magazine November 2023 | Page 47

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Leading some of South Africa ’ s largest companies , these 10 highperforming CEOs are among Africa ’ s most skilled strategists and inspiring visionaries
WRITTEN BY : KATE BIRCH

Leading a company is no mean feat – especially today when increasingly complex issues complicate decisionmaking and emerging technologies are changing , well , everything .

What differentiates one ‘ great ’ CEO from another is debatable , dependent on many factors – not least the country , industry , and circumstances in which they operate .
That said , there are skills and qualities that make a ‘ great ’ CEO .
As well as being able to lead an organisation with vision and purpose while navigating challenges and change , great leadership requires an ability to inspire and motivate , to think strategically and plan , and to make quick and decisive decisions , even when faced with uncertainty .
This pretty much sums up our pick of the top 10 CEOs in South Africa – chief executives who are leading some of the country ’ s bestperforming companies and are working to transform both the company and industry .
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