The role of the chief human resources officer provides clear guidelines to. Boardroom dancingtransformation stories from a corporate activist publishers. Nov, 2019 nolitha fakude, director and chairman of anglo americans management committee discusses the title of her book boardroom dancing. It tells the history of the use of fakebooks in jazz and pop music and is informative of many of the written and performance practices of bygone eras. Nolitha fakude grew up as a shopkeepers daughter in the eastern cape, studied at the university of forthare and then entered the workplace in 1990 as a graduate trainee at woolworths. Women in mining has been on the agenda all throughout. Nolitha has also just published a book, boardroom dancing, she chats to professor nicola kleyn, dean of gibs, about her new role, career and book. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, e book and audiobook. She will step down as a nonexecutive director of the board of anglo american at the end of august in order to take up the new role. Boardroom dancing is nolitha fakude s memoir of her journey as a business leader and advocate of transformation in corporate south africa. From high profile figures such as cyril ramaphosa, albie sachs and wendy luhabe to analysts such as wendy lucas bull, vuyo jack and itumeleng mahabane. Boardroom dancing is nolitha fakudes memoir of her journey as a business leader and advocate of transformation in corporate south africa.
Nolitha fakude was born in cenyu a small village in the eastern cape outside stutterheim and worked her way up from the shopfloor as a graduate trainee at woolworths to become one of south africas most respected and successful black business women. Nolitha fakude was appointed chair of the management board, south africa for anglo america on 1st september, 2019. Memoirs range from businesswoman nolitha fakudes boardroom dancing, media personality and businesswoman basetsana kumalos journey of hope, idols sa judge unathi nkayis i keep learning. Want to hear more about books from pan macmillan south africa. After being on this earth for more than five decades, surely i had earned the right to tell our story of corporate south africas transformation from my perspective, for my story is our story. Nolitha fakude, a corporate executive and businesswoman has. Nolitha fakude grew up as a shopkeepers daughter in the eastern cape.
With the arrival of ramon and other new executive directors such as nolitha fakude, benny mokaba and gm bheki khumalo, this negative image is changing. I want to become a director at woolworths, she replied. Anglo american appointed nolitha fakude as chair of its management board with effect from september. R290 nolitha fakude was born in cenyu, a small village in the eastern cape, and grew up as a shopkeepers daughter. Oct 21, 2019 in boardroom dancing, nolitha fakude tells the story of her life from childhood as a shopkeepers daughter in the eastern cape to senior executive at bluechip companies such as woolworths. Corporate activist and business woman, nolitha fakude, has spent her 29year career focusing on the development of women and marginalised communities in the workplace and society. This book, in my opinion is a must read for all students of jazz and any other musician who has used, praised, or bashed the real book.
Nolitha has earned a welldeserved reputation as a corporate activist, and in her memoir she shares her story for the first time. Trailblazers is focused on the recent history of black business in south africa and the secrets of the pioneers who made it, while also giving indications for further changes stemming from research and politics. The company engages in exploring, mining and processing iron ore, manganese, metallurgical coal, thermal coal and other base metals. Apr 19, 2012 in this way the book evolved into a broader history of a movement, rather than a biography of one man, even if that one man loomed increasingly large in that history. Find out more about our history, deans message and accreditations and affiliations. Boardroom dancing by nolitha fakude transformation stories from. The future will always be shaped by the sequence of present day events. How happy sindanes life influenced nolitha fakudes. In her forthcoming memoir, boardroom dancing, nolitha tells the story of her corporate life from her childhood as a shopkeepers daughter in the eastern cape, to her very senior positions at some major bluechip companies, including woolworths, nedbank and sasol. Nolitha fakude discusses the title of her book boardroom. In addition to this, sasol has been shortlisted for six gender mainstreaming awards.
The companys mining portfolio includes bulk commodities including iron ore, manganese, and metallurgical coal, base metals including copper and nickel, precious. Nolitha fakudes story is a masterclass in how success might be achieved. In this way the book evolved into a broader history of a movement, rather than a biography of one man, even if that one man loomed increasingly large in that history. Initial reaction to the announcement of an independent bookstore coming to town was been phenomenal. Nolitha grew up as a shopkeepers daughter in the eastern cape, studied at the university of fort hare and then entered the. The dearth of south africans on londonbased anglos board just one, nolitha fakude was raised by volcan, which is owned by indian billionaire anil agarwal, at the may agm. Nolitha grew up as a shopkeepers daughter in the eastern cape, studied at the university of fort hare and then entered the workplace in 1990 as a graduate trainee at woolworths. Boardroom dancing by nolitha fakude panmacmillan, 2019, r290 the tale of corporate activist and inspirational businesswoman nolitah fakudes journey from the dry, dusty eastern cape to some of the most prestigious boardrooms in the country is a compelling read that will resonate with many, not least the growing number of south african women determined to make their mark in industry. In order to fulfill our commitment to our shareholders, we and the jse have been working for over a year to expand the jses existing share trading market to include the trading of sasol bee ordinary shares, purchased through the sasol inzalo cash invitation in 2008. With humor, wit, great stories, and a trademark conversational style, the book brought americans a fresh new take on history. Nolitha has also just published a book, boardroom dancing, she chats to. In her memoir, boardroom dancing, nolitha tells the story of her corporate life from her childhood as a shopkeepers daughter in the eastern. The book of documents shujing, earlier shuking or classic of history, also known as the shangshu esteemed documents, is one of the five classics of ancient chinese literature.
Nolitha fakude grew up as a shopkeepers daughter in the eastern cape, s. National heritage council, 353 festival street, hatfield. Hixonia nyasulu born 1954 is a south african businesswoman and executive, serves as chairwoman of sasol, the largest company in south africa and on the boards of unilever and jpmorgan chase, among others. Anglo american has announced the appointment of nolitha fakude as chair of the mining giants management board in south africa, with effect from september 1, 2019. Nolitha joined sasol limited in 2005, serving as an executive director on the board and executive vice president of strategy and sustainability until her decision to leave the company at the end of 2016. In conversation with nolitha fakude on her memoir boardroom. When nolitha fakude joined the woolworths training programme as a young woman in 1990, she was asked about her aspirations for the future. Nolitha fakude announced as new chair of anglos sa. In boardroom dancing, nolitha fakude tells the story of her life from childhood as a shopkeepers daughter in the eastern cape to senior executive at.
Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, ebook and audiobook. The hidden history books uncovering noteworthy tales of. Nolitha fakude has climbed the corporate ladder and, in this edited extract from her memoir, she talks about her life transformed when she met winnie madikizelamandela. She joined the group management committee of anglo american as group director south africa.
It is a collection of rhetorical prose attributed to figures of ancient china, and served as the foundation of chinese political philosophy for over 2,000 years the book of documents was the subject of one of. Thinking globally and acting locally in this edited extract from her book, nolitha fakude writes about diversity and inclusion in sasol operations worldwide 27 october 2019. Nolitha joined sasol limited in 2005, serving as an executive director on the board and executive vice president of strategy and sustainability until her decision to. Nov 01, 2019 corporate activist and business woman, nolitha fakude, has spent her 29year career focusing on the development of women and marginalised communities in the workplace and society. Transformation stories from a corporate activist by nolitha fakude pan macmillan it was a. A new, completely revised, expanded and updated edition of the millionselling new york times bestseller that launched the entire dont know much about series. The steve biko foundation, johannesburg, south africa. A note from nolitha fakude on the journey to writing the book. Nov 29, 2019 when nolitha fakude joined the woolworths training programme as a young woman in 1990, she was asked about her aspirations for the future. As executive vice president of strategy and sustainability nolitha currently has global responsibility for strategy, group risk as well as group safety, health and environment. Women in mining has been on the agenda all throughout august. The deputy chair of the saa board is former sasol director nolitha fakude and not mpumalanga businesswoman norah fakudenkuna. Nolitha fakude is arguably one of south africas most successful business leaders.
Aug 16, 2012 kandimathie christine ramon 44 is an executive director and chief financial officer of sasol. Last month, nolitha fakude was awarded the prestigious south african most influential women in business and government award in the mining and petrochemical sector. Nolitha victoria fakude is among a growing list of women around the world who are. Transformation stories from a corporate activist by nolitha fakude pan macmillan it was a regular evening in early 2004 and i was preparing for. When dont know much about history first appeared thirteen years ago, it created a sensation.
She formerly served as the director of anglo american platinum, the largest platinum producer in the world early life and education. The deputy chair of the saa board is former sasol director nolitha fakude and not mpumalanga businesswoman norah fakude nkuna. In boardroom dancing, nolitha fakude tells the story of her life from childhood as a shopkeepers daughter in the eastern cape to senior executive at bluechip companies such as woolworths. Kandimathie christine ramon 44 is an executive director and chief financial officer of sasol. Nolitha fakude is executive director at sasol limited, member of the risk and she committee and chairman of sasol mining. She formerly served as the director of anglo american platinum, the largest platinum producer in the world. In addition to this, sasol has been shortlisted for.
Two of sasols executive directors are women the other is nolitha fakude. Boardroom dancing, transformation stories from a corporate activist 230pp. Apr 09, 2009 a new, completely revised, expanded and updated edition of the millionselling new york times bestseller that launched the entire dont know much about series. Boardroom dancing by nolitha fakude transformation stories from a corporate activist pan macmillan is proud to announce the october publication of nolitha fakude s memoir, boardroom dancing. Boardroom dancing by nolitha fakude tuesday consulting. She has over 30 years of experience across a diverse range of industry sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, financial services and retail. Jan 17, 2020 this is an edited extract from boardroom dancing. Transformation stories from a corporate activist kindle edition by nolitha fakude. This will be an inspirational book for women looking for role models in their. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Egypt history, north african history, books barnes. Macmillan, 2019 nolithas professional career journey started in the retail sector at woolworths, then banking sector at nedbank, business association at black management forum bmf and eventually aligning all her experiences and transformation skills at sasol, where she danced.
Increasingly, the chief human resources officer is being challenged to add value to the organisations strategy, to focus more on the transformational as opposed to the transactional, and to provide effective leadership. Nolitha fakude, director and chairman of anglo americans management committee discusses the title of her book boardroom dancing. Over a career spanning 29 years, nolitha spearheaded programmes that. Oct 27, 2019 thinking globally and acting locally in this edited extract from her book, nolitha fakude writes about diversity and inclusion in sasol operations worldwide 27 october 2019 00. Popular fake history books meet your next favorite book. Thinking globally and acting locally the bee chamber. The book is also a lesson for south africans committed to the transformation of boardrooms and the economy. In boardroom dancing, nolitha fakude tells the story of her life from. A year of planning and two month of chaos led up to the opening at 16 west market street in downtown roanoke in october 2017.
Nolitha fakude is chair of anglo americans south african management board. Ramon, who hails from port elizabeth, is one of the countrys top 10 wealthiest women, with an estimated fortune of just under r50 million. It will be chaired by johannes magwaza as the new chairperson taking over from dudu myeni and nolitha as the deputy. Login account personal details my addresses order history return an item. The 29yearold executives company is a panafrican digital media firm that targets africas youth demographic. Boardroom dancing transformation stories from a corporate activist by nolitha fakude nolitha fakude grew up as a shopkeepers daughter in the eastern cape. Finance minister melusi gigaba on thursday announced members of the new board. The hidden history books uncovering noteworthy tales of the.