Alumni Reunion Weekend

Co-Founder, Mr Price Group (MBA1969)

Stewart Cohen is the co-founder of Mr Price Group, which he helped grow into one of South Africa’s leading retail companies. He now shares his expertise as a mentor, speaker, and investor, with a focus on entrepreneurship and social impact.

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Startup School (MPhil2015)

Christopher Hosken is the founder of The Startup School, an initiative dedicated to equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools, mentorship, and mindset to launch and grow successful ventures.

Head of Technology Services and Equipment Advisory at Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa (MBA2023/2024)

With 14+ years’ leadership experience in the minerals, energy, and industrial sectors, Pogison was named among South Africa’s Top 200 Young People and Top 5 Rising Stars in Mining in 2023. He is also founder of the tech start-up Partners-On-Tap.

Morris Group Investments (Pty) Ltd (MBA1966)

Michael Morris has been providing financial advice and intermediary services since 1973. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern African (FIA) and serves as Chairman of its Advisory Council.

Aviation and aerospace educator, Ted Fellow (PDBA2009)

Refilwe Ledwaba is a pilot, flight instructor and the founder of Girls Fly Africa — a nonprofit inspiring a generation of young people, particularly young women, to learn to fly. Her work provides training and opportunities for youth in aviation and aerospace, boosting their economic and social independence.

Deputy Director-General, Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (PhD2025)

Rashid Toefy is Deputy Director-General in the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, driving job creation in the Western Cape. He previously served as CEO of the Cape Town International Convention Centre and has extensive international experience in the travel and tourism industry.

Member of Parliament (MBA2021/2022)

Adrian Roos is a Member of Parliament for the Democratic Alliance, where he serves as DA spokesperson on Home Affairs, Deputy Caucus Chairperson, and as a Commissioner on the South African Magistrates Commission.

Director: Media Liaison (MBA2024)

With a diverse career background that spans both the private and public sector, Lukhanyo completed his MBA at GSB in 2024.

Co-Founder, Jem (MBA2018)

Caroline van der Merwe is the Co-Founder and COO of Jem HR. She's passionate about digital inclusion and using technology for impact.

Executive for Group Organisation Effectiveness, Old Mutual (EMBA 2018)

A globally experienced Organisation Development Strategist and executive educator, Fortune is currently serving at Old Mutual as the Executive for Group Organisation Effectiveness.

UCT GSB Director ( Dean)

Catherine Duggan is the Director (Dean) of the UCT Graduate School of Business. She has over 20 years’ experience working across Africa, previously serving as Vice Dean at ALU School of Business in Rwanda and as a professor at Harvard Business School. Her work focuses on the political economy of development, institutions, and financial regulation in Africa.

Founder and Managing Director of KDB (MBA 2009/2010)

Kosta Kontos is the Founder and Chief Executive at KDB, a proudly South African software company specialising in data management solutions. Kosta actively serves on boards of the GSB Foundation and the Hellenic Students Bursary Fund, and is also a volunteer on the GSB Alumni Board.

Director: Risk & Resilience, City of Cape Town (MBA2006)

A seasoned public-sector executive with extensive leadership experience in environmental resilience, green economy development, and strategic risk management, Helen currently serves in the municipal government of Cape Town as Director of Risk & Resilience.