Africa

Scott is the Culinary Innovation Research and Development Manager for Woolworths Foods, including Food Services. He says: “As a Woolworths team, we are all proud to be part of this occasion and it’s an honour to have our dish sit on the same menu as some of the country’s leading chefs. To be able to… read more »

Jason (aka Captain Bread) has cemented himself as one of Cape Town’s most sought-after bakers, reinventing classics with his own South African interpretation. His restaurant, Jason Bakery, has a cult following for its top-notch breads, pastries and coffee. Jason spent years honing his skills in hotels before he was bitten by the bread bug and… read more »

Anouchka Horn and Neil SwartAnouchka and Neil are the duo behind Cape Town’s Belly of The Beast. “We couldn’t be more excited to have the awards back after the pandemic,” says Neil. “It’s a giant step to getting back to normal after a very tough couple of months for the industry. We’ve been following the… read more »

Bertus Basson is a South African chef, entrepreneur, TV personality and uber-restaurateur best known for his group of restaurants in the Cape Winelands. “The last two years were the toughest the restaurant industry in South Africa has ever faced,” he says. We are all very excited that the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant awards are back,… read more »

Job Title Vice-President, Health Policy & External Affairs Company Roche Diagnostics Speaking At Next Steps Towards Stronger African Health Care Capacity, Prevention, Detection, and Treatment

Mrs. Temitope Iluyemi, a qualified pharmacist, is the Senior Director of Global Government Relations for Africa at Procter and Gamble(P&G), working across various disciplines over 23 years. Temitope, a keen advocate of African regional integration, is a highly sought-after speaker. She sits on several boards, including Montserrado Investments B.V. and Corporate Council on Africa, Chairman… read more »

Chris Maurice is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, writer, and public speaker who has led early developments in emerging industries and markets. He has made significant contributions to the African cryptocurrency industry, earning him a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List (2023) in the “Finance” and “Big Money Startups” category. Chris is a thought… read more »

Chris LeGrand has more than 30 years of experience across 40+ countries, spanning private sector healthcare and life sciences industries, public health, and international health, leading organizations at the convergence of positive social impact and sustainable business results. He currently serves as CEO of BroadReach Group, a South African-based social enterprise that helps healthcare organizations… read more »

Job Title Senior Director, Head of Natural Resources Company Africa Finance Corporation Speaking At Enhancing Africa’s Value in Mineral Value Chains

Julian Pecquet is the US correspondent for Jeune Afrique / The Africa Report, the leading global news source on African business and politics. Based in Washington, he covers a host of US-based institutions including the Joe Biden administration and Congress as well as the United Nations and the World Bank / International Monetary Fund. Julian… read more »

Gregory Poole joined The Children’s Place in 2012. As Chief Supply Chain Officer, he is responsible for developing and nurturing strategic partnerships with global manufacturers to create superior products at globally competitive prices. Gregory’s 35-year career includes serving in executive supply chain and sourcing leadership roles at brands including Talbots, Ann Taylor, Gap, Inc.  As… read more »

Dave Coffey who has spent most of his working career in the automotive industry graduated from the University of Natal in South Africa with a degree in B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering in 1984 and subsequently obtained an MBA from the University of Cape Town in 1992. He is currently the CEO of the African Association of… read more »

Job Title CEO Company Standard Bank South Africa Speaking At Enhancing Africa’s Value in Global Value Chains

Farid Fezoua is the Global Director for Health & Education at IFC, a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Based in Washington DC, he is responsible for managing IFC’s investment and advisory services in health and education, leading a team responsible… read more »

Anton C. Bizzell, MD, a physician entrepreneur, is Chairman and CEO of the Bizzell family of global strategy, consulting, and investment firms which delivers data-driven, research-informed, and innovative solutions to the world’s most complex health, economic, security, and sustainability challenges. With an energizing vision for diversifying the companies’ capabilities in high-impact fields, Dr. Bizzell serves… read more »