This award honours leaders who demonstrate exceptional strategic vision, innovative thinking and a commitment to advancing the human resources function.
Old Mutual Corporate has announced its sponsorship of the Strategy & Leadership Award at the 2024 CHRO Awards, a prestigious event dedicated to recognising outstanding HR professionals in South Africa.
Lindiwe Sebesho, managing director of Remchannel (a member of the Old Mutual Group), explained the motivations behind Old Mutual’s sponsorship and how the company’s own values closely align with the goals of the award.
“Old Mutual Corporate’s decision to sponsor the Strategy & Leadership Award reflects its commitment to fostering excellence in strategic thinking and thought leadership within the HR profession. We believe that such recognition celebrates exceptional vision and acknowledges leaders who are at the forefront of optimising human potential to create sustainable value for all stakeholders,” she said.
Furthermore, said Lindiwe, the sponsorship aligns with the organisation’s dedication to excellence in HR and leadership development with the award’s purpose, which is to honour individuals who exemplify forward-thinking and resilience in the face of rapid industry changes.
“In recognising that we live in fast-evolving times where technology and socio-economics are constantly in flux, we understand the importance of equipping our leaders and teams with the mindset they need to strive for excellence, embrace change and face the future fearlessly.”
Lindiwe explained that Old Mutual’s approach to leadership development goes hand-in-hand with its broader corporate values, where the wellbeing and growth of its people play a central role.
“Our commitment is demonstrated by how we continuously develop our own strategic leadership capabilities and pursue excellence in the people-first solutions we create for our clients,” she said.
She described how this focus on fostering a mutually beneficial future influences the company’s HR strategies and objectives. “At the heart of everything we do is an unwavering dedication to championing mutually positive futures for clients, members, stakeholders, employees, South Africa and Africa at large. We do this through the breadth of solutions we offer as well as in ensuring that our teams, who enable us to be a champion for South Africans, experience that positivity first hand.”
For Old Mutual Corporate, this commitment is evident not only in the innovative products and services it provides to clients, but also in its approach to talent development and employee wellbeing. By investing in an employee-centric workplace, the organisation aims to create a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment that promotes growth and development for its workforce.
The annual CHRO Awards will take place on 14 November at the Polo Room in Inanda, Johannesburg, where CHROs from listed companies, large corporations, and state-owned entities will be recognised for their contributions to the industry. Dubbed the ‘Oscars of HR’, the event will bring together top CHROs, VIPs, and business partners for an elegant evening of networking, entertainment, and fine dining.
Touching on the collaboration between Old Mutual and CHRO South Africa, Lindiwe said the organisation is incredibly proud to be associated with CHRO South Africa: “This is a widely trusted and respected institution that has gone far beyond being a publication to being a vanguard of the HR fraternity.
“Our collaboration enables us to reach, converse and engage with passionate industry professionals who are as invested as we are in issues of human potential, transformation, sustainability and social justice, which is in line with our business commitment to champion mutually positive futures.”
