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The Real Political Conversation

and its impact on SA Inc.

Featuring Guest Speaker, Dr Frans Cronje

Join us for our first Lunch with INN8 as Georgina Smith hosts an engaging afternoon of fine dining and insightful discourse this April.

Against the backdrop of the upcoming South African general election at the end May, political analyst Dr Frans Cronje, will delve into the critical intersections of politics and economics, gaining valuable perspectives to inform your financial strategies. 

Register now to indulge in a gourmet cuisine and connect with industry colleagues as we navigate the complexities of our nation’s political landscape and its implications for the future.

Date: Wednesday, 17 April
Time: 12PM for 12:30PM 
Venue: Nova Zonnestraal, Alphen, Cape Town (Click for Google Map)
Parking: Parking will be signposted, opposite the farm entrance gate
CPD: To be confirmed, pending FPI approval

Please note that seats are limited; RSVP by 8 March to secure your seat for this enriching experience.

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Our speaker and HOST

Frans Cronje file photo

Dr Frans Cronje

Director
Frans Cronje

Frans Cronje directs Frans Cronje Private Clients, a firm specializing in independent political and economic advice and strategy. He has over 20 years of experience working with clients ranging from leading Fortune 500 companies to major banks and financial institutions and some of the world’s most influential governments.

He was educated at St John’s College in Houghton and the University of the Witwatersrand and holds a PhD in scenario planning. He is the author of three books on the future of the world and South Africa and chairs South Africa’s Social Research Foundation.

GEORGINA

Georgina Smith

Head of Distribution
Investment Platform

Georgina holds a strong belief that you’re never too old to learn; that continual development helps people stay motivated to do their jobs better and build a good company culture. Her two decades of work experience has set her up as an excellent manager who builds business value through focussed teams using stretching, but achievable, targets.

Having worked across different industries in both large corporates and small to medium-sized firms benefitting from learnings across her international experience, Georgina brings a fresh, and welcomed, outlook to the team.