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Gareth Burley, 35
Presenter, Kingfisher FM
Through the power of radio, Gareth Burley brings people together over
two of his passions: Sports – as a sports reporter and the producer of two
sports-focused national radio shows – and the environment – through
The Green Hour, an award-winning energy and climate awareness slot
on the lunch-time show he presents on Kingfisher FM. After 14 years as
a pastor and 3 years in industry in Port Elizabeth, Burley joined community
radio station Kingfisher FM in 2010, taking on the lunch time show
full time in 2011. He also heads up the regional branch of the Southern
African Association of Energy Efficiency (SAEE), which advocates
sustainable development and empowers South Africans to save energy.
The Green Hour – a national conversation about energy efficiency led
by Burley – won the 2012 International Association for Energy Engineers
Best Community Service Award, and won Eskom’s ETA Award for Energy
Efficiency Awareness. I’m passionate about bringing fresh perspective
on burning issues and providing a platform for good news stories,” says
Burley. “I am convinced that if we don’t mentor the next generation, we
won’t leave a sustainable legacy.”
Ettiene Steyn, 39
CEO, MC Design & Contracting
1993 saw Ettiene Steyn begin his career at MC Design and Contracting.
Part-time studies followed, as did a promotion to Financial Manager
and the completion of SAIPA’s three year accounting articles program.
A management buy-out saw him take on the role of Financial Director
to the company, and ultimately his appointment as CEO in 2008. “Coming
from a financial – in other words, non-technical – background, I first
had to learn the ropes and gain the respect of my co-directors. I had to
deal with difficult economic conditions on top of getting to grips with
the operations of the business.” Steyn is a member of the GM Supplier
Council and a past chairman of the Shepherds Field Rehabilitation Centre
for substance abuse. Through his company’s foundation he also supports
various community projects. Steyn is also involved in the property
industry in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. “As young
entrepreneurs, we need to promote ‘out of the box’ thinking,” he says.
“We have a responsibility to lead by example.”