Women in AI & Business: Empowering Change, Innovation and Inclusive Leadership

 

Indherani Reddy

Position: Regenesys Education
Categories: IndabaSA

Director

Indherani Reddy is the Director of Regenesys Education, where she plays a key role in driving strategic growth and operational excellence across the institution. With extensive experience in operations, ICT, SAP services, and hospitality, she has held senior leadership roles including Operations Director at Kelly Group, a JSE-listed company, and executive positions at Sun International and Southern Sun, overseeing functions such as finance, IT, HR, and sales and marketing. Beyond her corporate achievements, Indherani is passionate about empowering women and supporting youth development, actively mentoring future leaders and advocating for opportunities that enable women and young people to realise their full potential. She is also a motivational speaker who champions conscious leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven success.

Indherani Reddy

Regenesys Education

Sthembiso Dlamini

Position: Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA)
Categories: IndabaSA, Launch

Group Chief Executive Officer

Sthembiso Dlamini is a seasoned executive and Group CEO of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, where she leads investment promotion, economic development and strategic partnerships for the Gauteng City-Region. She is recognised for her purpose-driven leadership, governance focus and commitment to building high-performing public institutions that support inclusive growth and transformation.

Sthembiso Dlamini

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA)

Buhle Hanise

Position: National Head of Business Restructuring
Categories: IndabaSA

BDO | Chartered Accountant

Buhle Hanise is a qualified Chartered Accountant and the National Head of Business Restructuring at BDO. She is an experienced finance and governance leader, serving across boards and investment committees, and has been recognised for her contribution to women’s leadership, transformation and business impact in South Africa.

Buhle Hanise

National Head of Business Restructuring

Dr Candice Hartley

Position: Eskom Holdings SOC
Categories: IndabaSA

Group Chief People Officer

Dr Candice Hartley is an executive people leader with more than two decades of experience across the public and private sectors. As Group Chief People Officer at Eskom, she focuses on workforce capability, people strategy and inclusive workplaces, bringing deep experience in organisational transformation, leadership and human capital development.

Dr Candice Hartley

Eskom Holdings SOC

Storme Mcdonald

Position: RMB
Categories: IndabaSA

Chief Operations Officer

Storme Mcdonald is RMB’s Chief Operations Officer and a qualified CA(SA) with experience across corporate banking, finance, operations, technology and enablement functions. She is known as a practical problem solver who enjoys building solutions, improving systems and helping teams make things work more effectively.

Storme Mcdonald

RMB

Denise Mukozho

Categories: IndabaSA

Business and Data Analyst

Denise Mukozho is an experienced Business and Data Analyst with a Master of Commerce in Information Systems and 10 years of ICT systems experience. Her work focuses on analysing business processes, using data to improve efficiency and translating business needs into practical digital and technical solutions.

Denise Mukozho