DAAN DU TOIT
Originator and Patron
Deputy Director General
Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI)
KAVEN NAIDOO
Oversight – STI
Group Executive: Business Excellence and Integration
CSIR
ESMÉ KENNEDY
Oversight – Legal and Compliance
Deputy Director General
Group Executive: Legal, Compliance & Business Enablement
CSIR
ROLE OF THE PANEL
The Leadership and Advisory Panel provides strategic guidance and expert insight to shape the vision, direction, and priorities of the SDCfA initiative, ensuring its relevance and impact across Africa and globally.
They are supported by the: