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Clifford Mounsear-Wilson joined Canon in 1998 when he was taken on
as Financial Manager. He climbed quickly to Financial Director in 2002,
and was appointed Managing Director in June 2011. That December
saw Wilson take on additional responsibilities as Regional Managing Director
for Canon and Smart Office in the Eastern Cape and Kwa-Zulu
Natal. “ I believe it is the responsibility of young business to ensure the
sustainability of their actions,” says Wilson. “This points not only to our
impact on the environment, but also the ability of business to endure
and grow.” Canon EC’s business has grown from R10 million to R100 million
during Wilson’s tenure, and he has played a key role through his
responsibility for financial control and the effective use of resources.
“Doing good is good for business,” he says, “and young businesspeople
in Nelson Mandela Bay should make a meaningful and sustained contribution
to the development and the upliftment of the Eastern Cape.”
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Clifford Mounsear-Wilson, 38
Managing Director, Canon Business Centres and Smart Office –
EC and KZN
Cor van Deventer, 35
Associate Director, Greyvensteins
Cor van Deventer forms an integral part of a successful, award-winning
conveyancing team at Greyvensteins Incorporated. “It’s tough to establish
yourself in a law firm, and when you’re young, it’s even harder to
build trust,” says van Deventer, who is an admitted attorney, notary and
conveyancer. “I’ve worked hard to build excellent working relationships,
leading by example, and not being afraid to take on challenges.” Van
Deventer is the driving force behind many initiatives at the firm, including
the challenge of building the company’s online presence. He’s been
responsible for training over 100 estate agents at NQF level four and
five level, and has found a new outlet in Broad-Based Black Economic
Empowerment (B-BBEE) consulting. Through the firm, he supports the
Ithemba Lam charity for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS, and has been
instrumental in securing bursaries for previously-disadvantaged university
students, many of whom work for Greyvensteins Incorporated
today. “Our country presents various challenges in doing business,” says
van Deventer. “Young business leaders should see to it that challenges
become opportunities.”