Stellenbosch Business School Alumni of the Year
Recognising the success of our alumni
Nominations
Graduates of all our programmes can be nominated for the award. Graduates of comprehensive executive development certificate programmes can also be nominated.
Responsible leaders
Alumni who have excelled as responsible leaders in the private or public sector, or in an entrepreneurial venture, who support the values of Stellenbosch Business School and who act as ambassadors.
Excellence
Alumni who have achieved visibility during the past 12 to 18 months through achievements in business, management or exceptional entrepreneurial activities, or leadership in business with strong environmental, social and ethical governance.
Salma Seedat
2020 Societal Impact
"Teach a [wo]man how to fish and you feed her, her children and community for a lifetime. The value of personal development and self-investment is priceless, life changing and can possibly impact the world: that was my MBA journey at Stellenbosch Business School.”
Nompumelelo Mokou
2020 Business Leadership
This MBA experience was far richer and more rewarding than I imagined because not only did I attain my goals but my personal life improved. This new world of engagement, knowledge, self-introspection and discipline propels relevance.
Gerrie Fourie
2019 Winner
Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie was named Alumnus of the Year 2019 by the University of Stellenbosch Business School.
The award is the highest honour given to alumni of Stellenbosch Business School on behalf of the Alumni Association and formally recognises alumni who have excelled as responsible leaders in the private or public sector, or in an entrepreneurial venture.
Prof Piet Naudé, Stellenbosch Business School Director, says: “Gerrie has played a key role in expanding Capitec’s role as a socially conscious financial institution and this resonates well with Stellenbosch Business School’s vision to create value for a better world. His achievements are testimony of his significant impact on the global business environment.”
Alumni Achievers
Shayo Imologome
Top 50 Leading Ladies in Corporate Nigeria 2020
Dr Gideon Botha
Top under 35 CA(SA) Finalist 2019, Category Winner Top 35 under 35 CA (SA), Top 4 Finalist for 2019 BHF Titanium Awards
Zibu Mthinyane
AACSB Accreditation Body Award 2016
