AWARDS-The South African Chamber of Commerce

Innovator of the Year

Sponsored by: Awarded to: An individual who consistently proves to be at the cutting edge of their field and employs new technologies to spur growth.		The candidate has: Creativity Imagination Vision The judges will be looking for evidence of: Innovation and the methods used to implement The candidate's contribution which has led to growth and success How innovations have led to tangible benefits
The candidate has: Creativity Imagination Vision The judges will be looking for evidence of: Innovation and the methods used to implement The candidate's contribution which has led to growth and success How innovations have led to tangible benefits

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Chairman's Award ❯❯

Innovator of the Year

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Dr Dean Allen

Dr Dean Allen is a best-selling author, lecturer and historian. An acclaimed international motivational speaker, he has been published widely on the history and politics of society throughout the British Empire, most notably in South Africa. Having taught at universities in South Africa, the UK, Ireland and Australia, he is based in Port Elizabeth having been commissioned to write a book on the story of conservation and wildlife tourism in the Eastern Cape.

An ambassador for Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) and Community Conservation Fund Africa (CCFA), he is a columnist for HeraldLIVE and also presents the popular 'Frontier Land' podcast at Algoa FM. His innovative contribution to boosting business and tourism in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), was recognised with the 'newcomer' award at the prestigious NMB Business Event Awards.

Author of four best-selling books, Dean is widely regarded as one of the most creative speakers in South Africa and has presented motivational talks and keynote papers around the world. With a social media following of over 200,000, he uses a variety of technologies and media platforms to promote South Africa both domestically and internationally.

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Dr Jaishree Naidoo

Dr Jaishree Naidoo is a visionary and trailblazer in the realm of medical innovation. As the CEO and co-founder of Envisionit Deep AI, a pioneering medical technology company harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, she has been instrumental in revolutionizing medical imaging diagnosis. The RADIFY AI platform not only diagnoses but empowers through proactive solutions, while the validation and monitoring platform ensures retrospective and real-time feedback, ensuring impeccable clinical governance. Her commitment is rooted in the belief that healthcare should be accessible to all, especially the most vulnerable.

In 2010, Dr Jaishree became the first South African qualified paediatric radiologist. She has served in various capacities as Chair and showcased exemplary leadership in both local and International Societies. Driven by a passion for progress, she actively contributes and has co-authored numerous international articles and book chapters on AI in healthcare.

Dr. Jaishree's impact extends far beyond her accolades and affiliations. Recognizing the pressing healthcare challenges in Africa, where 600 million children lack sufficient access to paediatric diagnostic care, she has steered the RADIFY holistic AI platform to the forefront. This innovative platform is a beacon of hope, facilitating early diagnosis and treatment for numerous diseases, including the global threat of tuberculosis, which claims 1.7 million lives annually.

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Marang Setshwaelo

When it comes to dealing with media, brand building and reputation management, Marang Setshwaelo is an industry veteran. Her 19-year strong PR journey has seen her not only execute some of the most exciting and successful campaigns, but also demonstrate her advocacy strength on the importance of transforming the industry's 'way of work'. For her, understating the land's social narrative shapes how and where one should place their brand messages "whether it be hard or soft news. It can never be a one size fits all approach" a strategy that continues to list her among some of the great PR and social media minds in South Africa.

In 2002, Marang co-founded Dreamcatcher Multimedia, an agency that offered integrated communication solutions such as public relations, brand activations, events and conferencing. More recently, her passion to specialise in pure brand communication has seen Marang venture out on her own business journey that she hopes will assist in positively tipping clients' brand scales. Marang prides herself as an active social media activist and commentator on topics such as entrepreneurship, women's rights and the powerhouse that is Africa.

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❮❮ Business Leader Award

Chairman's Award ❯❯

Innovator of the Year

Dr Jaishree Naidoo

Dr Jaishree Naidoo is a visionary and trailblazer in the realm of medical innovation. As the CEO and co-founder of Envisionit Deep AI, a pioneering medical technology company harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, she has been instrumental in revolutionizing medical imaging diagnosis. The RADIFY AI platform not only diagnoses but empowers through proactive solutions, while the validation and monitoring platform ensures retrospective and real-time feedback, ensuring impeccable clinical governance. Her commitment is rooted in the belief that healthcare should be accessible to all, especially the most vulnerable.

In 2010, Dr Jaishree became the first South African qualified paediatric radiologist. She has served in various capacities as Chair and showcased exemplary leadership in both local and International Societies. Driven by a passion for progress, she actively contributes and has co-authored numerous international articles and book chapters on AI in healthcare.

Dr. Jaishree's impact extends far beyond her accolades and affiliations. Recognizing the pressing healthcare challenges in Africa, where 600 million children lack sufficient access to paediatric diagnostic care, she has steered the RADIFY holistic AI platform to the forefront. This innovative platform is a beacon of hope, facilitating early diagnosis and treatment for numerous diseases, including the global threat of tuberculosis, which claims 1.7 million lives annually.