ISAAC SHONGWE - WINNER OF THE CONSCIOUS COMPANIES AWARDS 2020

Isaac Shong e

CEO: etse a saac Shongwe, the winner of the Conscious Companies Awards 2020 and the founder and CEO of Letsema, a black-owned professional services firm at the heart of a diversified investment holding company, is a man for all seasons. His ability to innovate and grow businesses in challenging economic circumstances has seen him create Letsema, meaning e e ing ge e n e in Sotho. This sense of collective effort towards a shared vision is his underlying philosophy. The company is built on the following founding principles: business as a catalyst for social change, a family where no one looks the same, fostering relationships that last and building an enduring institution on the African continent with global aspirations. Letsema’s social impact is varied from education to projects that mean something to the people on the ground. Isaac believes if business is done right, is inclusive and has a social conscience, it can be a positive force for good. “oresight is better than hindsight when it comes to ethical behaviour,” he says.

Irom humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Isaac had a dream that one day, he would own a business in Sandton across the highway from his home in Alexandra township. This he has achieved. His exceptional contribution to young people in the country is peerless. He founded the oung African Leadership Initiative, with a strong leaning towards shaping conscious leaders. Isaac’s own passion for leadership began when he was made a 21st century Trust ellow and was named as a orld Economic

orum Global Leader of tomorrow in 1996.“oresight is better than hindsight when it comes to ethical behaviour,” he says.

rom humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Isaac had a dream that one day, he would own a business in Sandton across the highway from his home in Alexandra township which he has achieved. His exceptional contribution to young people in the country is peerless. He founded the oung African Leadership Initiative, with a strong leaning towards shaping conscious leaders. Isaac’s own passion for leadership began when he was made a 21st century Trust ellow and was named as a orld Economic orum Global Leader of tomorrow in 1996.

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