We are proud to announce the Southern African winners at the Global Governance Awards 2026, hosted by CSIA (of which CGISA is a member) in Mumbai on 27 February 2026.
Global Corporate Secretary of the Year: Recognising individuals whose influence reaches beyond their organisations and advances governance practice internationally.
Winner: Elsabe Kirstén, FCG, Group Company Secretary, Old Mutual
Rising Corporate Secretary of the Year: Celebrating emerging leaders who bring agility, innovation and a forward-thinking governance mindset.
Winner: Charmaine Manzini, ACG, Executive: Governance and Stakeholder Management, Telkom
Excellence in Governance – Listed Companies: Recognising outstanding accountability, transparency and leadership in regulated environments.
Winner: Nedbank, accepted by Minal Ramnath, Senior Specialist: Corporate Governance
Join CGISA in congratulating them on their win and celebrating local excellence recognised on a global stage!
Watch the full awards ceremony below.
