Event Details

Amidst economic uncertainties and market fluctuations, it's crucial for business leaders to unite, share insights, and strategise for sustainable growth. We cordially invite you to the 2024 edition of "The Business Leaders' Toolkit", where we will explore the theme of "The Expanding Leader - Growing a Company in a Tough South African Economic Environment."


This flagship event, held in a roundtable format, gathers leaders from diverse industries to discuss critical issues facing executives in 2024. Last year's event saw the participation of esteemed CEOs and leaders from renowned companies such as Investec, Barclays, Business Leadership South Africa, Dow Chemical, BDO, and others.


Through this event, attendees will:

  • Engage in collaborative discussions with prominent CEOs and industry experts.
  • Explore innovative strategies and best practices for thriving amidst South Africa's economic challenges.
  • Topics include innovation, talent development, accessing capital, and more.
  • Gain valuable insights, share experiences, and network with peers.
  • Contribute to fostering growth and prosperity in the South African business community.


Given the limited availability of seats, we kindly request your prompt confirmation of attendance.

Please note that this event is limited to senior-level executives and per invitation only. If you are not an existing member of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, but would like to learn how you can attend our events, please contact us.

Speakers

  • Sam Rolland (Director, Sub-Saharan Africa of EICN)

    Sam Rolland

    Director, Sub-Saharan Africa of EICN

    Sam Rolland is the Network Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at EICN. He is a trained economist specialising in understanding the complexities of the global economy, and how regional issues affect domestic business. Sam advises global teams on appropriate strategies to navigate a complex world by driving agility and future-readiness.

    Prior to joining the EICN, Sam spent time in both the public and private sector, first as an economist within the Economic Policy division of the National Treasury, and then as a consulting economist at Econometrix and Deloitte. During his time in the private sector, Sam specialised in analysing events and government policies to dilute these into constructing business strategies. Sam also spent time in Switzerland as an economist for airline industry body IATA.

    Sam holds a masters degree in economics from Stellenbosch University, and has studied further at the Institute for Social Studies in The Hague, the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the Levy Economics Institute of Bard College in New York state. Sam also sits on the board of the Western Cape Primary Science Programme, a non-profit organisation focusing on the improving educational outcomes in under-resourced schools in Africa.

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Venue

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa

1 Alma Rd, Morningside
Johannesburg, South Africa

If you have any questions please contact EICN Africa

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