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Beyond Accounting: Women in Finance – Empowering Digital Leaders for the Future of Finance

October 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Beyond Accounting - Women in finance, leading through change

Automation, AI and analytics are changing what it means to lead a finance team. Join Nancy Chakabuda of Cummins, Linda Nel of Mohari Hospitality and Shingi Gwindingwi of CrossCountry Consulting, three Chartered Accountants leading through that shift, for a practical conversation on digital leadership, building confidence in your team and the trends shaping the future of finance. Moderated by Ryan Clacher of The Siegfried Group.

We will take some audience Q&A at the end of the presentation.

Subject Matter:

Women in Finance – Empowering Digital Leaders for the Future of Finance.

  • Speakers (Linda Nel, Shingi Gwindingwi, Nancy Chakabuda)
  • Panel discussion (moderator – Ryan Clacher)

 Learning objectives:

This presentation will help its audience:

  • Understand trends that are shaping the future of finance: automation, AI, analytics, and digital incorporation.
  • Identify critical leadership skills required to succeed and lead in a digital finance world.
  • Learn strategies to build digital confidence with finance teams.
  • Discover how leaders can leverage technology to build innovation, improve decision-making and create business value.
  • Explore practical tips on enhancing personal digital leadership and support teams to be future-ready.

FIELD OF STUDY: Business Management and Organization – Leadership.

PREREQUISITES: No prerequisite provided attendees are qualified CAs and/or CPAs.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Open to members and associates of CAW Network USA and Guests.

ADVANCE PREPARATION: Not required.

PROGRAM LEVEL: Basic

DELIVERY METHOD: Group Internet

REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY: No fee for members, associates or guests.

COMPLAINT RESOLUTION POLICY: For more information regarding refund, complaint and/or program cancellation policies (as relevant), please contact chiefexecutive@cawnetworkusa.com

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MEET THE SPEAKERS

Nancy Chakabuda (Moderator), Senior Director – Global Leader, Global Center of Accounting – Cummins inc.

Nancy is a self-motivated and transformational leader, with a passion for positively influencing organizational change, coaching and people development. A demonstrated background in effective leadership and development of diverse teams. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with solid multiple stakeholder management and business partnering skills. With an entrepreneurial mindset and high technical proficiency in risk management, business and controls process improvement and corporate governance, I provide sustainable and innovative business and finance process solutions. She is a CA (SA), MBA and US CPA. In addition, she is Vice President of CAW Network USA.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-chakabuda-ca-sa-cpa-mba-66ba0815/

Linda Nel CA (SA), CPA, Managing Director, Head of Investor Solutions, Mohari Hospitality

Senior Real Estate Investment Executive with 20+ years building institutional-grade platforms and driving capital formation across $12B+ AUM. Proven expertise in private equity, debt capital markets, and regulatory compliance spanning US, UK, and EU markets. Specialized in scaling investment organizations, leading cross-functional teams, and institutionalizing platforms for sustainable growth. Core Competencies: Investment Committee leadership, due diligence execution, fund structuring, institutional investor relations, regulatory compliance (SEC/FCA), and high-performing team development. Currently advising on strategic initiatives including platform institutionalization, fund structuring, and capital raising. Director – Member Engagement with CAW Network USA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-nel-ca-sa-cpa-b363783/

Shingirai Gwindingwi

Shingi Gwindingwi CA (SA), CPA, Exp. Managing Consultant CrossCountry Consulting

Qualified as a Chartered Accountant with BDO South Africa / Grant Thornton International. Audit manager with BDO in New York >7 years. Now working and running teams involved in accounting advisory work with CrossCountry Consulting. Treasurer with CAW Network USA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shingirai-gwindingwi-0a380725/

Ryan Clacher

Ryan Clacher CA (SA), Director at the Siegfried Group (Moderator)

Ryan is a Director at The Siegfried Group, where he serves as a trusted Leadership Advisor to top financial executives across the country. He specializes in building meaningful relationships with clients and empowering them to become stronger, more effective leaders within their organizations. In addition to his advisory role, Ryan partners with Fortune 1000 companies on high-impact accounting and finance initiatives, helping them navigate complex challenges and drive strategic outcomes.

Beyond his role at Siegfried, Ryan is an active contributor to the chartered accounting community. He currently serves as a Member Representative and Council Member for The Americas at SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants), and as Director of Member Advocacy for the East at CAW Network USA.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-clacher-ca-sa/

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