It is almost a generation since the dawn of freedom and democracy in South Africa. Our transformation journey has been remarkable, but does not reflect the demographics of our society. To break the glass ceiling and accelerate black talent to executive heights in companies and organisations, the conversion of nonexecutive directors to full-time executive roles will be ground-breaking in realising transformation. The 2017 Commission for Employment Equity Report showed that white people are only 9.5% of the economically active population but occupy more than 68.5% of the top management positions in companies and organisations. About 78% of black Africans are economically active yet hold only 14.4% of top management positions. Corporate South Africa needs to reflect the demographics of our society both at board and executive committee levels. People are invited to boards based on their business expertise and leadership records. The directors spend extensive hours understanding the busi...
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