B20 South Africa Summit Speakers

Voices Shaping Global Business Dialogue

The B20 South Africa Summit 2025 convenes a diverse line-up of global and African leaders representing business, government, and international organisations.

These speakers embody the Presidency’s commitment to inclusive growth, innovation, and shared prosperity through global cooperation. Each voice brings unique insight into the challenges and opportunities shaping the global economy from digital transformation and sustainable finance to trade, energy, and climate action.

Together, these voices represent a historic moment for South Africa and the African continent: a Presidency Led from Africa. Shared with the World.

Featured Speakers

Defining the conversations that shape global cooperation

Alexia Latortue

Distinguished Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development and Head of the Secretariat for the Future of Development Cooperation Coalition

Alexia Latortue

Alexia Latortue is a Distinguished Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development. She previously served as the U.S. Assistant Secretary for International Trade and Development and has held senior roles at the Millennium Challenge Corporation, EBRD, the World Bank, and CGAP.

Alice Ruhweza

President, AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa)

Alice Ruhweza

Alice Ruhweza oversees AGRA’s efforts to drive inclusive agricultural transformation across Africa. Her work focuses on strengthening food systems, empowering farmers, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices that support regional food security.

Andrew Kirby

President and CEO, Toyota South Africa Motors

Andrew Kirby

Andrew Kirby is the President and CEO of Toyota South Africa Motors, where he has held senior leadership roles since 2005 following executive positions at BMW in South Africa, the United States, and Japan. He brings extensive experience across automotive operations, brand management, and industrial development, and serves on several industry boards.

Anindya Bakrie

CEO & President Director of Bakrie & Brothers (BNBR)

Chairman of Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Indonesia) for 2024-2029

Anindya Bakrie

Anindya Bakrie is the Chairman of Kadin Indonesia and CEO of Bakrie & Brothers, a diversified Indonesian group with interests in infrastructure, energy, mobility, and industrial technologies. He also serves as Indonesia’s representative to the APEC Business Advisory Council and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council. 

Bård Vegar Solhjell

CEO, Renewables Norway

Bård Vegar Solhjell

Bård Vegar Solhjell is the CEO of Renewables Norway, the country’s leading industry association for the renewable energy sector. He previously served as Director General of Norad, Secretary-General of WWF Norway, and as Norway’s Minister of the Environment and Minister of Education. He brings extensive experience in climate policy, energy transition, and public governance.

Busi Mabuza

Non-Executive Director, Ninety-One
Lead Independent Director, Tsogo Sun Gaming

Busi Mabuza

Busi Mabuza is the former Chairperson of the IDC and Chair of the South African chapter of the BRICS Business Council. She serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Ninety-One plc and Lead Independent Director at Tsogo Sun Gaming, and has held several senior board roles across South Africa’s public and private sectors.

Cas Coovadia

B20 Sherpa, South Africa

Cas Coovadia

Leads the 2025 B20 agenda for South Africa, coordinating policy work and international advocacy toward inclusive growth and global cooperation. He coordinates delivery on trade, SME/DFI finance, digital interoperability and just energy transition, driving continuity commitments, KPIs, and transparent reporting through the 2025 cycle.

Catherine Raw

Chief Development Officer, BHP

Catherine Raw

Catherine Raw is BHP’s Chief Development Officer, overseeing group strategy, capital planning, business development, and BHP Ventures. She previously held senior roles at SSE, Barrick Gold, and BlackRock. Catherine holds degrees in Natural Sciences and Mineral Project Appraisal and is a CFA Charterholder.

Charles Johnston

Managing Director of Citi Global Government Affairs & Chair, Business at OECD

Charles Johnston

Charles (Rick) Johnston is the Managing Director of Citi Global Government Affairs, responsible for geopolitical analysis, issue advocacy, and management of Citi’s relationships with governments and political figures worldwide.

Chido Munyati

Member of the Executive Committee, Director for Africa at the World Economic Forum

Chido Munyati

Chido Munyati is the Director for Africa and a Member of the Executive Committee at the World Economic Forum, where he leads the regional agenda for public–private cooperation. Chido is a World Economic Forum Global Leadership Fellow and a qualified attorney admitted in New York.

Constanza Negri

B20 Brazil Sherpa 

Constanza Negri

Constanza Negri brings over 15 years of private sector experience in public policy and government relations. She currently oversees the Trade and International Integration area at CNI and previously was the B20 Sherpa Brazil.

Daniel Mminele

Chairman, Nedbank Group

Daniel Mminele

Daniel Mminele is the Chairperson of Nedbank and former Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, where he served for two decades. He previously led South Africa’s Presidential Climate Finance Task Team and has held senior roles at Absa Group and Alexander Forbes, bringing deep expertise in finance, sustainability, and economic development.

Debra Mallowah

Head of Africa for Bayer Crop Science

Debra Mallowah

Debra Mallowah is the Head of Africa for Bayer Crop Science, bringing extensive leadership experience across agribusiness, consumer goods, healthcare, and technology. She previously held senior roles at Coca-Cola, Safaricom, and Unilever, and serves on the boards of CropLife Africa & Middle East and the Lamu Environment Foundation.

Emily Rees

President & CEO, CropLife International

Emily Rees

Emily Rees leads CropLife International’s global advocacy for sustainable agriculture and innovation in crop protection. Her experience bridges trade policy and agri-tech, helping shape inclusive solutions for global food security.

Emmanuel Faber

Chair, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)

Emmanuel Faber

Former CEO & Chairman of Danone, Emmanuel Faber leads the ISSB’s mission to establish a global baseline for sustainability disclosures. His work has been instrumental in aligning business transparency with environmental and social accountability worldwide.

Dr François Bonnici

Director, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship; Head of Foundations, World Economic Forum

Dr François Bonnici

Francois Bonnici is the Director of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship and Head of Foundations at the World Economic Forum, overseeing the Young Global Leaders and Global Shapers communities. A public health physician and foundation leader, he has worked across sectors to advance social innovation and partnerships.

Fred Swaniker

Founder, African Leadership Group and Sand Technologies

Fred Swaniker

Fred Swaniker is the Founder & CEO of Sand Technologies, a global AI company developing large-scale solutions to address humanity’s most pressing challenges, including climate action, health, energy, and connectivity for billions worldwide.

Jacqueline Mugo

Executive Director & CEO, Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), and President, International Organization of Employers (IOE)

Jacqueline Mugo

Ms. Jacqueline Mugo, EBS is the Executive Director & CEO of the Federation of Kenya Employers. A lawyer by profession and advocate of the High Court of Kenya, she has rich experience in employment law, labour relations, strategic leadership, human resource, management, and governance, among others.

Dr. James Mwangi

Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Equity Group Holdings

Dr. James Mwangi

Dr. James Mwangi leads the organisation’s regional financial services growth across East and Central Africa. He also serves as Executive Chairman of Equity Group Foundation, guiding programmes that expand access to education, entrepreneurship, health, and social impact.

Jennifer Zabasajja

Chief Africa Correspondent and Anchor, Bloomberg Television

Jennifer Zabasajja

Jennifer Zabasajja is Bloomberg Television’s Chief Africa Correspondent and Anchor, based in Johannesburg. She leads high-impact coverage across the African continent and regularly contributes to and co-hosts the daily “Horizons: Middle East and Africa” program, reporting on a wide range of topics, from business and finance to politics and innovation.

John W.H. Denton

Secretary General, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

John W.H. Denton

John W.H. Denton AO is the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). He is a global business leader and international advisor on policy and a legal expert on international trade and investment.

Mary Vilakazi

CEO, FirstRand Group

Mary Vilakazi

Mary is the CEO of FirstRand Group. She joined as Executive Director in 2018, serving as Group COO, where she led FirstRand’s diversification strategies across insurance and investment management.

Dr Morena Makhoana

CEO, Biovac

Dr Morena Makhoana

As CEO of Biovac, Dr Makhoana has been central to advancing Africa’s vaccine manufacturing capabilities and healthcare innovation. His leadership helps position Africa as a growing force in global health security and biotechnology.

Dr. Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien

Africa Board Representative, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) of the IFRS Foundation

Dr. Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien

A sustainability expert, Dr Ndidi has led Africa’s widespread adoption of ISSB Standards. She also founded various business initiatives, including the Growing Businesses Foundation in 1999, and has advised the public and private sectors, and, for over 30 years, has consistently advocated for sustainability, integrity, transparency, and accountability in the service of competitiveness, growth, and unlocking capital flows.

Nozipho Mbanjwa-Tshabalala

CEO, The Conversation Strategists

Nozipho Mbanjwa-Tshabalala

Nozipho Mbanjwa-Tshabalala is the CEO of The Conversation Strategists, where she leads high-level dialogues for institutions such as the World Bank Group, United Nations agencies, governments, and global corporations. Nozipho sits on several boards, including LRMG Group, ABSA, and Give a Child Family Africa.

Paul Hanratty

Group CEO, Sanlam

Paul Hanratty

Paul Hanratty is the Group CEO of Sanlam and Chair of the B20 South Africa Education & Employment Task Force. He brings extensive experience in financial services and human capital development, with a focus on advancing skills, education, and employment opportunities across global markets.

Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa

CEO, Naspers South Africa

Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa

Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa is an Executive Director at Naspers and Chair of the B20 South Africa Digital Transformation Task Force. She previously served as CEO of Shanduka Group and co-founded Sigma Capital. Phuthi sits on several boards, including Vodacom Group and the UN Global Compact Network South Africa.

Ruwayda Redfearn

CEO, Deloitte Africa

Ruwayda Redfearn

Ruwayda Redfearn is the CEO of Deloitte Africa and a member of the Deloitte Global Executive Committee. With more than two decades of experience in executive leadership, governance, and risk advisory, she has held senior roles including CFO of a global commodity trading firm and Chair of the Deloitte Africa Board.

Sabine Dall’Omo

CEO, Siemens Sub-Saharan Africa

Sabine Dall’Omo

Sabine Dall’Omo leads Siemens’ operations across Sub-Saharan Africa, advancing industrial innovation and infrastructure development. She continues to champion digital transformation and partnerships that power Africa’s next phase of industrial growth.

Samalia Zubairu

President & CEO, Africa Finance Corporation

Samalia Zubairu

President & CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation, leading transformative infrastructure investment across the continent. He also co-chairs key global and G20 platforms on finance, infrastructure, and clean energy, shaping Africa’s role in the global economy.

Sanda Ojiambo

Assistant Secretary-General, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact

Sanda Ojiambo

Sanda Ojiambo is the Assistant Secretary-General and the CEO & Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact, where she leads the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Since 2020, she has guided the organisation’s global strategy, expanded its membership, and strengthened partnerships that advance the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals. 

Sim Tshabalala

CEO, Standard Bank Group

Sim Tshabalala

As CEO of one of Africa’s largest banks, Sim Tshabalala plays a pivotal role in expanding financial inclusion, trade connectivity, and sustainable investment across the continent. His leadership exemplifies Africa’s growing influence in global finance.

Simon Baloyi

President and Chief Executive Officer, Sasol Limited

Simon Baloyi

Simon Baloyi is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sasol Limited since April 2024. With over 20 years at Sasol, he has held diverse management positions across maintenance, projects, and general management, including Executive Vice President for Energy Operations and Technology.

Suzanne Clark

President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Suzanne Clark

Suzanne Clark, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, delivers the keynote marking the official transition of the B20 Presidency from South Africa to the United States.