Alfred Ramosedi Takes Center Stage
Alright, you lot, buckle up because we've got ourselves a new CIMA President, and his name's Alfred Ramosedi. Now, don't roll your eyes just yet—this guy's stepping in at a pivotal time for finance and accounting. We're talking about leading on innovation, cementing trust, and seizing opportunity in an era that's nothing short of unpredictable. He’s made it clear: these three pillars are what will either make or break the profession in the years to come.
The Core Mission: Trust and Innovation
Alfred isn't just mouthing off about trust and innovation without some serious chops to back it up. With over thirty years in the South African financial trenches, this fellow knows a thing or two about the industry's quirks and how to nudge it into the future. What’s catching everyone’s eye is his focus on leveraging AI—that’s the future, and it’s barreling toward us like a freight train. Alfred’s plan? To redefine the finance profession’s role, shaping it around trust, technology, and diversity of thought.
“The choices we make today will shape the future of finance and accounting," says Alfred, laying the groundwork for his tenure.
A Seasoned Pro at the Helm
Don’t get it twisted; this isn't the first rodeo for Alfred. He’s got a hefty resume, having strutted through senior positions over at Nedbank, ABSA Bank, and even took up the CEO mantle at Bayport Financial Services. That's a long track record of playing in the sandbox of top-tier financial institutions. And if you think he’s new to the accounting game, then you’ve missed a chapter or two. He’s been with CIMA in one form or another since the late '90s.
- 1995: Starts career at Nedbank Limited
- 2010: Moves to ABSA Bank
- 2012: Joins African Bank
- 2017: Heads Bayport Financial Services as CEO
His Volunteer Roots Strengthening the Profession
Beyond the boardrooms and business blazers, Alfred's roots run deep with CIMA. From volunteering as Secretary to leading regional committees, this guy's been crafting the organization’s backbone for quite some time. And his commitment hasn’t gone unnoticed either—he was awarded the CIMA Silver Medal way back in 2013 for his contributions. Rejoining CIMA Council in 2023, Alfred's been building up to this presidency for the last year as Deputy President.
Leading Through Uncertainty
What’s next on Alfred’s agenda? Steering through a finance world in flux. Technology isn't the only disruptor; there's this constant churn of regulatory muddles, economic shifts, not to mention the aftershocks of societal changes that keep shaking the financial ground. He’s got his work cut out for him, defining the profession’s role in this evolving landscape along with the Association's Chair, Jan Lewis.
From South Africa to Global Impact
Based in Johannesburg, Alfred’s a testament to global leadership grounded in local expertise. He carries the weight of global expectations on his shoulders while still making time for family life and personal interests. It seems even Presidents need to unplug now and again—a lesson we could all learn from these days.
There you have it—the lowdown on Alfred Ramosedi. He's poised to craft the future landscape of finance and accounting with a mix of tradition and modernity, and honestly, the industry could do with a bit of both. Keep an eye on this guy; things are shaping up to be quite the ride.
