Stan is president of the international consulting company SLAP, renowned for achieving maximum commitment in manager, employee, and customer cultures. His work has produced impact for a who’s who of successful companies—the kind that don’t include “Patience” on their list of corporate values.

He is also a frequent keynote speaker and the author of the New York Times bestseller "Bury My Heart at Conference Room B". His new book "Under the Hood: Fire Up & Fine Tune Your Employee Culture" just launched on Amazon et al.

Johan Botes heads Baker McKenzie’s Employment & Compensation Practice Group in Johannesburg. Johan is experienced in employment law and labor relations, focusing on South African and sub-Saharan African employment law and employee relations. He regularly advises multinational clients on industrial relations, employment negotiations, labor dispute resolution, change management, and organizational restructuring. His team manages multijurisdictional employment and employee relations projects on behalf of various multinational clients.

Is a results-driven HR and Organisational Development Executive with 20+ years of experience designing and deploying customized business solutions that drive growth and productivity. Expertise in overseeing the design, development and execution of innovative programs. A strong and decisive leader with strengths in strategic planning, project management, change management, leadership, talent management and internal management consultancy. Known for collaborating with key stakeholders to identify and integrate successful solutions to ensure organizational success.

Is the Chief Executive of the National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA) and the Chairman of the Employer Investment Trust. He has founded NEASA in 1996.

Before establishing NEASA, Papenfus was the Deputy Registrar of Labour Relations and headed the Labour Liaison and Strategy directorate of the Department of Labour during the period of transition (early to mid ‘90s).

Allan is a registered Clinical Psychologist and a co-founder of Akeso Clinics. Today, Allan is an entrepreneur who is interested in new ideas and making an impact through new projects and investments, generally in the field of mental health.

Experienced Human Resources Director with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and financial services industry. Skilled in HR Consulting, Remuneration and Benefits, Industrial Relations, Coaching, Succession Planning, Organizational Design, Talent Management, Change Management and Recruiting. Strong Human Resources professional with a Master of Commerce (MCom) focused in Leadership in Performance and Change- Human Resources Management from University of Johannesburg.

Is a clinical psychologist with diverse experience in workplace wellbeing. She completed her MBA in 2016 as the top student of the programme. With executive education from Harvard Business School, Navlika is a seasoned presenter and chapter author on corporate mental health.

With a career spanning over 20 years, Chris Forrest is often called a legend of South African Comedy. During that period, he’s developed a reputation as a professional, consistent, versatile performer, able to adapt to almost any crowd and leave them in fits of laughter every time.

Roshni is a Chartered Accountant, Certified Director and certified Risk Management Professional who has held various specialist positions in both the private and public sectors, including global pharmaceutical, managed healthcare, assurance and higher education organisations. Throughout her career, Roshni has converted strategic objectives and plans into results, unlocking growth opportunities, building lasting systems and developing people in the process. She is particularly effective in navigating through complexity and uncertainty. Roshni brings clarity forward-thinking and the momentum of purpose to any pivoting, planning, execution and/or oversight objective. Her expertise include strategy, finance, risk management, business development, corporate communications and investor/stakeholder relations.

OFFERING experience as a ‘gets the job done’ Head of HR within a JSE listed corporation; and strong expertise across the entire HR value chain acting as a strategic partner to the business – understanding the challenges, thinking ‘big picture,’ leading change and driving achievement of business goals.

Dieter is an organizational psychologist with a passion for HR. He has more than 13+ years of experience across the HR value chain and lifecycle, having worked for and consulted with various multi-national corporations in Europe, Asia, and Africa. He's held the positions of CHRO, Organizational Effectiveness Executive, and Organizational Design and Development Principal.

Experienced Head of People with specialisations in Learning and Development; demonstrated history of working in the financial services sector. Skilled in Organizational Development, Culture Change, Performance Management, Coaching, and Business Transformation. Strong human resources professional with a Masters focused in Psychology from University of the Witwatersrand.

With a career spanning over 20 years, Chris Forrest is often called a legend of South African Comedy. During that period, he’s developed a reputation as a professional, consistent, versatile performer, able to adapt to almost any crowd and leave them in fits of laughter every time.

As the Chief HR Executive of Dimension Data I have an objective to execute our business strategy by enabling our great people. In order to do this I work closely with our executive team to deliver on a clearly defined people and culture strategy, which addresses all areas of Human Resources. I have broad experience in all aspects of strategic and operational business management and my goal is to lead the transformation of our organization in this disruptive digital era that we operate in. I am passionate about the future of work, HR technology and how to solve some of our individual and society challenges from within the workplace.

Is an HR professional, specialising in Talent Management and Organisational Design, I bring a wealth of corporate experience working with multiple stakeholders across functional disciplines and countries. My passion lies in HR Strategy Development, Talent Management process design and execution, Internal Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Digital Marketing, Leadership Development, Career & Succession Planning, Retention of Top Talent and delivering Innovative HR solutions.

Andile is an established Human Resources professional with more than 20 years’ experience in the Human Capital field, of which 15 years have been in HR management role and 5 years at EXCO level and presenting reports to the Remuneration, Transformation and Ethics Committees. He has managed teams of HR Business Partners and Specialists within rail transport, mining, petrochemicals, manufacturing and food service industries. 

Sthembiso is currently Director in the Human Capital practice at Deloitte Consulting focusing mainly in the Energy, Resources and Industrials sector. He is a part-time lecturer at Wits University in the department of Economics and Human Sciences. He's conducted research in marketing management, operating models and strategy analysis.

Sthembiso is an experienced and talented business advisor and has built many strong business relationships over many years. He works with his clients to harness culture and build competitive advantage through strategic focus, business connection and execution excellence. He's known for his passion for organisation design and behavioural change management.

He has broad knowledge in the development of organisational models, HR optimization and workforce transition strategies. He's regarded by his peers as one of the leading practitioners in enterprise transformation and organisational effectiveness. His delivery experience encompasses both the public and private sector working with global blue chip organisations and major multinationals.

Is a versatile HR Executive with extensive board experience, highly competent in organisational design, working with change, building talent and managing wellness and health during and past pandemics. Proficient in creating an organisational environment that promotes top performance and high morale to facilitate the attainment of strategic goals and improve operational excellence.

I have written and spoken on several topics, featured in HR magazines and shared knowledge and expertise on a range of HR matters that affects the future workforce. I’m an effective change manager and have leveraged my experience on leadership and executive coaching to drive performance. I regard myself as a transformational leader and exceptional communicator, with the ability to develop innovative people strategies in both turnaround, growth and reengineering organizational times.

With a career spanning over 20 years, Chris Forrest is often called a legend of South African Comedy. During that period, he’s developed a reputation as a professional, consistent, versatile performer, able to adapt to almost any crowd and leave them in fits of laughter every time.