Debt Can Grow Your Business or Kill It

Palesa Sekese — Palesa Sekese is a highly accomplished Chartered Accountant with a wealth of experience in the professional banking environment. Having completed her articles at PwC, she has built a strong foundation in financial analysis, corporate governance, and business consulting. As the founder of Sekese and Partners, Palesa is dedicated to helping businesses thrive by providing expert guidance in independent reviews, agreed-upon procedures, IT integration, and systems implementation. Her passion for startups and business development has positioned her as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and established businesses alike. With a keen understanding of corporate governance and financial best practices, Palesa is committed to empowering businesses with strategic insights and sustainable solutions.

Corne van Schalkwyk — Corne van Schalkwyk is a qualified CA (SA) and part of the top leadership of Renforcer Investments. Being a financial consulting firm, it allows him to be on the board of clients as a financial director and work closely with other financial managers and directors to grow companies and strengthen their identities. He has gained experience over the past 12 years in various industries and in his dealings with various stakeholders. The journey was started within the audit environment at KPMG and developed into being a senior presenter at KPMG and Deloitte in complex transactions and financial statements to groups of companies, including JSE Listed companies. His last 5 years was spent in the role as a Financial Manager and Financial Director at various entities over multiple industries.