The Southern Africa CEO Forum is a regional leadership and business platform dedicated to strengthening executive leadership, promoting sustainable enterprise, and recognizing excellence across the SADC region. We bring together chief executives, senior decision-makers, and high-potential leaders to engage, learn, and lead with impact.
Founded to serve the unique realities of Southern African business, the Forum operates as a trusted convener, thought leadership hub, and catalyst for ethical and effective leadership.
What We Do
CEO Summits and Executive Forums
We host high-level CEO Summits and executive forums that bring together business leaders from across Southern Africa. These gatherings create a space for strategic dialogue, peer learning, and collaboration on issues shaping industries, markets, and economies in the region.
Our summits are designed for substance, relevance, and practical insight rather than ceremony.
Awards for Business and Leadership Excellence
The Southern Africa CEO Forum recognizes outstanding organizations and individuals through its regional awards programmes. These awards celebrate excellence in leadership, innovation, governance, and contribution to economic development.
Recognition by the Forum reflects credibility, impact, and sustained performance within the Southern African business environment.
Mentorship Hubs and Leadership Development
Through structured mentorship hubs and leadership development programmes, the Forum connects experienced executives with emerging leaders and founders. These initiatives focus on real-world leadership challenges, decision-making, governance, and growth.
Our mentorship platforms are built to transfer experience, sharpen leadership judgment, and develop resilient leaders for the future.
Thought Leadership and Publications
The Forum is the author and publisher of leadership and business books developed specifically for Southern Africa. Our publications document practical leadership experience, regional business realities, and tested principles that guide executives and managers.
These works form part of our broader mission to build a strong body of African-led business thought leadership.
Why the The Southern Africa CEO Forum Matters
Southern Africa requires leadership platforms that understand its complexity, opportunity, and responsibility. The Southern Africa CEO Forum exists to elevate leadership standards, encourage responsible enterprise, and connect leaders who are shaping the future of business in the region.
We do not simply convene leaders. We help shape how leadership is practiced across Southern Africa.
