The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Susan Potgieter (37), as Director of LifeLine in Port Elizabeth, is driven by her commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Susan Potgieter is perfectly placed in her role as Director of LifeLine Port Elizabeth. Potgieter was appointed at the age of 30, making her the youngest director ever appointed to the organization. She is … [Read more...] about Susan Potgieter – Top 40 Under 40
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Pumeza Bono – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Pumeza Bono (38), the Owner and Director of Pumeza Bono Incorporated, heads up a one hundred percent black-owned, all-female legal practice, which she founded in 2004. An admitted attorney and conveyancer, Bono was appointed to the board of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber in May this year. She currently serves on the Black Conveyancers … [Read more...] about Pumeza Bono – Top 40 Under 40
Rosa McLaren – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Rosa McLaren (38), is the Group Marketing Manager for KFML Holdings. "Success," says Rosa McLaren, "is not instant. It takes time, perseverance and commitment."McLaren's own career has followed a steady upwards trajectory - she was appointed Group Marketing Manager for KFML Holdings in 2008, and today heads up marketing for Spec-Savers, Execuspecs and … [Read more...] about Rosa McLaren – Top 40 Under 40
Ongama Mtimka – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Ongama Mtimka (28), is a Media Liaison Officer at the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Ongama Mtimka is a young man with big dreams for himself and for Nelson Mandela Bay. Mtimka's Master's degree in South African Politics and Political Economy took him through the ranks at the Coega Development Corporation and in to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, … [Read more...] about Ongama Mtimka – Top 40 Under 40
Graeme van Zyl – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Graeme van Zyl (39), is the Operations Director at Jendamark Automation. It's team work that pulls a company through, according to Jendamark Automation's Operations Director Graeme van Zyl. "The foundation of our company is built on a strong partnership that we can count on through every challenge," he says. Van Zyl believes that any success he enjoys is … [Read more...] about Graeme van Zyl – Top 40 Under 40
Jaco Serfontein – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Jaco Serfontein (24), the Managing Director at Nutritech, started young and has the will to keep going. An advocate of a healthy approach to living, 2009 saw him open up a company sourcing raw materials for use in nutritional supplements. Fast forward to early 2011, and Serfontein opened up his own supplement company called Nutritech Nutrition Technology. … [Read more...] about Jaco Serfontein – Top 40 Under 40
Brigitte Jones – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Brigitte Jones (38), the Owner of Green Bean Financial Management, is leading the charge in sustainable small office environments and she's doing it in style. Jones, a chartered accountant, combines her love of finance and her passion for green issues at The Co-Op, a sustainable office space owned by her in partnership, and home to a number of small … [Read more...] about Brigitte Jones – Top 40 Under 40
Zoe Waters – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Zoe Waters (33), is the Finance and Corporate Services Director at the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. Waters has always been an entrepreneur at heart. 2002 saw her launch Sober Chauffer, which was later sold to become Good Fellas. In 2008, a love of scrapbooking led her to open up Scrapaholics, a retail space that has since morphed into a thriving … [Read more...] about Zoe Waters – Top 40 Under 40
Jacques Arendt – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Jacques Arendt (38), is the Station Manager of Bay FM. Local music in Nelson Mandela Bay got a boost the day Jacques Arendt stepped into the role of station manager at community radio station, Bay FM. Broadcasting to Nelson Mandela Bay, and the Sundays River and Kouga municipalities, Bay FM aims to provide an alternative blend of English, gospel, R&B and … [Read more...] about Jacques Arendt – Top 40 Under 40
Xabiso Sidloyi – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Xabiso Sidloyi (29), is the Founder and Managing Member of ArchworXS Architects and Project Managers. In 2009, Xabiso Sidloyi's fledgling business was the Eastern Cape winner in the South African Breweries KickStart competition. More recognition followed, as ArchworXS was judged SEDA's best small business success story in 2010. 2011 has been a bumper year … [Read more...] about Xabiso Sidloyi – Top 40 Under 40
Carol Batchelor – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Carol Batchelor (37), is an Audit Partner and Director at KPMG. Rhodes University graduate Carol Batchelor was promoted to Audit Partner at KPMG in 2008, and was the first woman to be made partner in the Port Elizabeth office. This year saw her walking away with first place in the Professional Category of the Business Women's Association's Regional … [Read more...] about Carol Batchelor – Top 40 Under 40
Gugu Nxiweni – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Gugu Nxiweni (31), is a Director and Partner at KPMG. Just 31, Nxiweni - a qualified Chartered Accountant - has always stood out from the crowd. Nxiweni, as the first African Partner of KPMG in the Eastern Cape, is currently driving key KPMG advisory initiatives, as well as supporting the company's role in assisting government in Operation Clean Audit for … [Read more...] about Gugu Nxiweni – Top 40 Under 40
Chuma Myoli – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Chuma Myoli (27), is the Communications and Marketing Co-ordinator at the Mandela Bay Development Agency. Chuma Myoli is part of the team driving urban regeneration in Port Elizabeth. Her role at the MBDA involves raising its profile, acting as spokesperson, and launching projects like Route 67. Myoli has been involved in community development from a … [Read more...] about Chuma Myoli – Top 40 Under 40
JP Roodt – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). JP Roodt (28), is the Head of Marketing and Stakeholder Relations at the NMMU Business School and boasts the résumé of somebody twice his age. As Head of Marketing and Stakeholder Relations at the NMMU Business School, Roodt has played an integral role in the repositioning of the NMMU Business School as a leader in executive and business education. This … [Read more...] about JP Roodt – Top 40 Under 40
Ayanda Bambiso – Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC). Ayanda Bambiso (28), is the Marketing Manager of Umhlobo Wenene FM. Ayanda Bambiso has held some high profile positions in her career - as Head of Protocol at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium during the FIFA 2010 World Cup, she was responsible for the planning and successful execution of airport and stadium operations for Heads of State, FIFA, SAFA and other … [Read more...] about Ayanda Bambiso – Top 40 Under 40
