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Isak Pretorius

Group CEO at ForAfrika

Isak Pretorius has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several organizations and roles. Isak began their career in 1996, starting as a driver and eventually rising to the position of Group CEO at ForAfrika, where they held that role for over two decades until 2018. In 2019, they became a Group Executive Director at ForAfrika before returning to the position of Group CEO in 2021 and 2022. In 2012, Isak established Afriscope, a business activation company that focuses on the Sub Saharan Africa market. Isak served as the CEO of Afriscope, providing tailor-made entrepreneurial solutions to clients until present. Isak also worked as the Chief Executive Africa Region at Gatestreet Africa from 2013 to 2015, raising capital for businesses across the African continent. Additionally, they were the Group CEO of HomeGrown Investment Holdings from 2012 to 2013. Overall, Isak Pretorius has demonstrated strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills throughout their career in various industries and positions.

Isak Pretorius completed a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting, Economics, and Business Management from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, from 1997 to 2000. Prior to that, they attended Rand Park High from 1991 to 1995, but did not pursue a specific degree or field of study during that time.

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Timeline

  • Group CEO

    April, 2022 - present

  • Group Executive Director

    January, 2019

  • From Driver To Group CEO

    January, 1996