In July 2018 on the side lines of the 10th BRICS Summit held in Sandton Johannesburg, we were afforded the opportunity to conceptualise a business program for Russia and South Africa. This first ever “Russia-South Africa Investment Opportunities Panel Discussion”, was attended by over 200 business leaders, CEO's of blue-chip companies, government leaders and investors.

The discussion brought together big business leaders from both countries and enabled them to share best practices, explore investment opportunities and build strategic relationships.

Speakers i.e. panellists included: Kirill Lipa, Global CEO of Transmashholding; Marc Partridge, Vice-President of Gazprombank; Stavros Nicolaou, Senior Executive for Strategic Trade at Aspen Pharmacare; Andrew Lane, Senior Partner at Deloitte Africa and Paul Mashatile: Treasurer General of the African National Congress.

The event, held at the Rosebank Park Hyatt Hotel, was broadcasted live to 100 countries via CNBC Africa.

Click here to watch the broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTqKnTEkJqc&t=123s