Appoint - Connecting Leaders

Building Leadership Capability Through Marketing in Africa We are excited to share our latest case study, which explores how Appoint partnered with a global organisation to establish a marketing function within Africa. This wasn’t about filling a single role; it was about designing and building a capability from the ground up, aligned to strategic ambitions in a highly specialised and regulated industry. Read the full case study to see how leadership capability can be built through thoughtful design and collaboration. #Appoint #ConnectingLeaders #CaseStudy #LeadershipCapability

This week’s featured leader As featured in Bizcommunity.com, we’re spotlighting Mmaphuti Rankapole, newly appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Brand South Africa. Her appointment marks an important step in strengthening Brand SA’s strategic marketing leadership as it continues shaping South Africa’s national brand narrative locally and globally. In a role that influences reputation, investment confidence and global perception, her leadership will play a key part in advancing a cohesive and compelling brand story for the country. Source: Bizcommunity.com 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dcB3jscb #FeaturedLeader #CMO #BrandLeadership #StrategicMarketing

Shift 2: People Powered Performance Performance in 2026 will be defined by how organisations unlock discretionary effort and human potential. Bizcommunity highlights the importance of aligning purpose, autonomy and capability, so employees feel supported to grow while contributing meaningfully to organisational success. Source: Bizcommunity.com 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d45VXzvY #Performance #PeopleStrategy #EmployeeExperience #FutureOfWork

Navigating the Storm After Retrenchment Retrenchment is one of the toughest career moments anyone can face. This Bizcommunity.com article shares practical guidance on rebuilding confidence, identifying transferable skills, strengthening networks and moving forward with resilience. A timely read for individuals navigating change and leaders supporting their teams through transition. Source: Bizcommunity.com 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dKRcTVbT #CareerTransition #Resilience #FutureOfWork

This week’s featured leader This week we’re spotlighting Andrew Baker 🧠 ☁️🥷, recently appointed Chief Information Officer at Capitec, as part of the bank’s strategic shift to strengthen its technology leadership and digital capabilities. Source: Bizcommunity.com With technology at the heart of delivering seamless customer experiences and competitive advantage, Baker’s appointment signals Capitec’s focus on scaling innovation, data-driven decision-making and future-ready systems that support growth and resilience. Source: Bizcommunity.com His leadership will play a key role in driving the bank’s tech strategy as it navigates an increasingly digital financial landscape, a reminder that strong technology leadership is now central to organisational performance and strategic transformation. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dsvZWJrS #Leadership #TechnologyLeadership #CIO #FutureOfWork #Innovation

As AI reshapes industries and automates routine tasks, Investec highlights a critical economic insight: creativity will become one of the most valuable differentiators in the modern economy. While technology can optimise processes, it is human imagination, judgement and innovative thinking that will unlock new markets, solve complex problems and drive long-term value creation. At Appoint, our executive search and targeted recruitment approach focuses on identifying leaders who bring not only technical capability, but also the creative intelligence and forward-thinking mindset required in an AI-driven economy. The right leadership makes the difference between reacting to disruption and shaping it. Source: Investec 👉 Read the full Investec article here: https://lnkd.in/dB-RBK5c #Leadership #ExecutiveSearch #FutureOfWork #AI #TalentStrategy

Shift 1: People First Leadership In 2026, leadership that prioritises people will no longer be optional. According to Bizcommunity, leaders who blend strategic clarity with empathy, trust and psychological safety will drive stronger engagement and performance, especially in times of change and uncertainty. Source: Bizcommunity.com 👉 Read the full Bizcommunity article here: https://lnkd.in/d45VXzvY #Leadership #PeopleFirst #FutureOfWork #Performance

Engen has partnered with Palesa Pads to provide reusable sanitary pads to hundreds of South African school girls, helping improve school attendance and dignity for young learners across the country. This initiative reflects the impact that corporate social investment can have on education and gender equity, especially in under-resourced communities where access to menstrual products remains a barrier to consistent school participation. Source: Bizcommunity.com 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dEfMhm7B #SocialImpact #GenderEquity #Education #CommunityDevelopment

The world of work is evolving faster than ever. According to Investec, there may not be a single future-proof job, but there are future-proof skills. Curiosity, adaptability, resilience, digital fluency and strong human judgement will define career success in 2030 and beyond. In South Africa, this means preparing young people for both emerging technical roles and evolving human-centred careers, while recognising that many existing jobs will transform significantly over the next decade. For parents, educators and talent leaders, the focus must shift from simply choosing the right qualification to developing a mindset built for lifelong learning and continuous reinvention. Source: Investec 👉 Read the full Investec article here: https://lnkd.in/dYXG-yjy #FutureOfWork #SkillsDevelopment #WorkforceReadiness #TalentStrategy

Our Principal Consultant, Kgomotso Motlhasedi will be attending the Africa Energy Indaba and is available to connect. #Appoint #ConnectingLeaders #AEW #AfricaEnergyIndaba