Investec Business Leadership Award

Awarded to a Jewish person who has served the community with remarkable distinction.

Ariellah Rosenberg

I lead with the discipline of business, using innovation, agility, and foresight driving real results: transforming communities, empowering youth, and strengthening economies.

Basil Cranko

I have dedicated myself to proving that in order to lead, you must lead from the front. including that I have dedicated myself to ensure that businesses in our area are well seen and supported in the Helderberg area.

Dan Goldberg, Jonjon Ferrer, Josh Miltz, and Johann Steyn

Bridgement is transforming SME finance in SA, unlocking billions in funding for entrepreneurs, driving economic growth, and powering banks through our technology – all while receiving global recognition.

Darryl Brainin

I always bring calm, clarity, and focus on solutions. Able to uplift people, look for positivity, always optimistic, keeping my composure and creativity makes me a worthy and reliable leader.

Gali Richter

At 27, I have demonstrated significant entrepreneurial success and leadership operating a purposedriven businesses that are actively tackling South Africa’s unemployment crisis.

Grace Harding

I’d be a worthy winner because I don’t fit the mould. No fancy degrees or trophies—just relentless work, straight talk, and more grit than superglue.

Harry Scherzer

It’s not just the growth of Future Forex, but the ethos behind it. Building a company that challenges the inefficiencies of traditional systems, delivers measurable value to clients and inspires others to innovate with purpose.

Joel Back

If I were to win, it would represent not only me but the collective team, shareholders, and associates whose support through thick and thin have made it possible.

Josh Rynderman

I am worthy of this award for playing a critical role in the creation of South Africa’s first kosher luxury wine and brandy brand.

Michael Judin

For myself to be loved and respected by my family and to see South Africa regain it’s rightful place in the community of nations as well as to see South Africa’s Jewish community regenerate and flourish as well to set an example through leadership and tolerance kindness and integrity for my grandchildren.

Michael Rudnicki

I am resilient and passionate. Clients engaging top-tier tax specialists require a very unique set of characteristics. Knowing the law, the ability to adapt and engineer when transaction features become complex.

Rael Phillips

Built Totalstay from one unit to 750+ keys, redefining urban hospitality in Africa through grit, innovation, and purpose – proving that vision, resilience, and values can scale globally.

Rob Katz

My success demonstrates my capability to lead with strategic insight and integrity. My achievements are less about personal achievement but more about upliftment and giving back, which aligns closely with the values celebrated by the Jewish Achiever Awards.

Sean Meyersfeld

More than just a businessman, Sean is relentlessly curious, and aims to to be a well-rounded individual, equally invested in family, community, health and wellness, society and wildlife conservation.

Click below to meet the Investec Jewish Achiever Awards nominees and vote for your preferred winner!

Investec Professional Excellence Award
Investec Business Leadership Award
Europcar Women in Leadership Award
The Eric Ellerine Entrepreneur Award
Ichikowitz Family Foundation Rising Star Award

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