‘Research is not a luxury’, says UCT’s Kelly Chibale, one of Fortune magazine’s 50 greatest leaders
The founder and director of Africa’s first integrated drug discovery centre‚ Prof Kelly Chibale‚ has been named as one of Fortune magazine’s 50 World’s Greatest Leaders for 2018. Chibale‚ whose H3D centre at the University of Cape Town pioneers world-class drug discovery in Africa‚ has also become known for his pivotal work on malaria. He was included in Fortune magazine’s annual list of "influential figures we admire most". Chibale shares the honour with leaders ranging from Bill and Melinda Gates to the presidents of France and South Korea — Emmanuel Macron and Moon Jae-in — as well as tennis player Serena Williams‚ Apple CEO Tim Cook and the #Me-Too movement. Chibale said his inclusion on the list was "totally unexpected and overwhelming. I am so grateful to God for this recognition on the global stage". Fortune magazine said its list looked at all sectors of society to find leaders "who are using their power and influence to make the world a better place". Fortune magazine selec...
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