Cape Town-Dave Van Niekerk,the former Status Capital Building Society Board Member, has been celebrated for his outstanding work in Financial and digital banking services
The South African businessman is also the founder and Chief Executive Officer at Numeral Group XII.He was honoured with the title of Visionary CEO of the Year – Financial Services and Digital Banking.
This transpired during the Global Excellence and Leadership Awards (GELA) Africa 2026 held on June 6, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hilton in Cape Town, South Africa. The event has been consistently been hosted and presented by Insights Success Media.
Insights Success Media is a global media and PR company that provides content marketing, digital visibility, and corporate awards for entrepreneurs, startups, and established enterprises. Headquartered in the USA and Dubai with a large operational presence in India, it targets a worldwide audience of C-level executives and business leaders
The awards ceremony brought together over 250 attendees and celebrated more than 100 visionaries, innovators, and change makers across the continent.The attendees included among others,global executives, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.
According to a statement released Dave Van Niekerk’s PR Team,“leadership is not defined by titles alone, but by the ability to inspire progress, create opportunities and leave a lasting impact on people and communities.That spirit was on display at the recent Global Excellence and Leadership Awards in Africa, where exceptional leaders from around the world were recognised for their contributions to innovation, business excellence and economic development.”
Furthermore,the statement made more emphasis on the fact that the the occasion was far more than individual achievement.
The awards celebrated a diverse group of nominees and winners who are helping shape industries, create jobs, build businesses and drive innovation across continents.
Their stories reflect a common theme: meaningful progress is achieved when leaders are willing to think differently, embrace change and empower those around them.
When reached for comment,Dave Van Niekerk pointed out that the recognition reflected the collective efforts of the people who have helped shape Numeral’s journey.
“No success is achieved alone. Every milestone reflects the efforts of teams, partners, clients and communities that believe in building something bigger together.”
He also explained that the event also highlighted the growing influence of African entrepreneurs and business leaders who are increasingly being recognised on international platforms.
“As Eswatini and the wider African continent continue to pursue growth through innovation and entrepreneurship, stories such as these provide inspiration for future generations of leaders.”
He concluded by stating that the Global Excellence and Leadership Awards acted as a reminder that excellence took many forms—and that lasting progress is driven by leaders who inspire others to innovate, collaborate and build a better future.
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