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A COMPOSITE AND EXCEPTIONAL

RESOURCE

ruce Lennon is one of those and decision making by company
unique and special people leaders becomes obvious and
Bthat we as the KwaZulu- therefore easier. “A highlight for
Natal business community have me is when I see a light go on in a
come to regard as exceptional client’s mind, and they suddenly
in his line of work. Bruce holds become enthused to carry on
a BA, LLB and LLM (Master of with their missions,” he says.
Laws), and has held senior roles In addition, Bruce says that
in Mediterranean Shipping working with other professionals
Company and as a law lecturer at of different disciplines is always
the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
wonderful for him. “We focus
His real working passion together on helping clients meet
came about when in 2000 he organisational objectives. I like
launched Stimela Consulting learning from other professionals
(Pty) Ltd and in 2012 joined the in the market, and also sharing
BusinessFit team as a director. my knowledge and experience.”
Stimela provides B-BBEE Bruce says that he is inspired
administration, transformation, by his family to do better, and
and strategy support services to extend himself to reach
to small, medium, and large his potential. “They are very
companies. BusinessFit provides Bruce Lennon encouraging and supportive in
entrepreneur and SME growth my work, recognising that I have
and development services. Bruce added, “My strengths enterprise categories, black organisation development and to travel a lot, and also work
Bruce also recently launched have been in my dedication to ownership, the sector codes, and transformation agendas.” on client solutions late into the
an organisation called Stimela finding workable solutions to the five B-BBEE elements inside evening and into family time,”
Marine, which provides support meet my customer challenges. out… and is always happy to “Once people gain a basic he concluded.
in transport insurance claims I treat each of my clients as if share his in-depth experience understanding of the B-BBEE
here locally and across the they were the only one I have. I and understandings. codes, and begin to see the We are very fortunate to have
whole world. ensure that I understand their thought and detail in each of the a composite resource in Bruce,
specific needs and requirements, Bruce says that his work elements, they are immediately able to assist our needs in both
He says that in the beginning in B-BBEE transformation able to see how the scorecard business administration and
he was intimidated by the and then set out to help them starts with him sharing his is having a positive influence B-BBEE transformation. 
find a suitable solution.”
vastness of responsibility of understanding of each of the on upskilling people through
setting up and running a small Consequently, Bruce is one elements and category weightings training and development and T: +27 31 717 2597
business. But he explained that of those people that we go to within the B-BBEE scorecard creating opportunities for SMEs E: bruce@stimelagroup.co.za
this experience was in fact to when we need sound business with his clients. in organisation’s supply chains,” W: www.stimelaconsulting.co.za
become his strength, as he now advice, and when needing says Bruce.
has a great understanding of clarity of B-BBEE strategy and “I am in my happy place when
business processes and related transformation. He has the consulting on B-BBEE and He added that once people
administration responsibilities knack of making everyone feel entrepreneur development; understand the structure
and is able to pass this knowledge important; knows the B-BBEE drawing charts and diagrams and intention of the codes,
onto his clients. scorecard, B-BBEE Commission, and helping people to drive their organisational transformation

BUSINESS AWARDS TO BE RESCHEDULED

n response to the COVID-19 stakeholders’ interests in mind. social spheres in KwaZulu-Natal
pandemic in South Africa, The bank strongly supports the in both the public and private
Ithe Standard Bank KZN Top South African government’s sectors across a range of categories.
Business Awards 2020, one of the measures to preserve people’s Factors such as brand and
highlights of the KZN business health and lives. We all need to do reputation, stakeholder relations
events calendar, will with much what we can to contain the spread and goodwill, environmental
regret, be rescheduled. The annual of COVID-19.” sustainability, social responsibility,
event was due to take place in July. and quality of governance are all
“The annual KZN Top Business considered in the formal judging
These are unprecedented Standard Bank Awards brings process.
times for our country and there people together to meet, celebrate
remains much uncertainty about and to be inspired by others’ “While business in KwaZulu-
the impact that the COVID-19 achievements. While we have Natal is facing many challenges,
pandemic will have on the considered a variety of options, we we are certain that business
economy as well as on its people. believe that nothing can replace owners have the skill, passion and
In addition, the associated the value of the actual event. resourcefulness to ensure that they
governmental restrictions on Consequently, we believe that it continue to thrive and prosper. We
holding events in the upcoming was simply not feasible to proceed look forward to celebrating success
months cannot be ascertained. with our planning for the 2020 at the next Standard Bank KZN
event,” said Grant Adlam, CEO of Top Business Awards,” concluded
Imraan Noorbhai, Standard KZN Top Business. Noorbhai. 
Bank provincial head said, “As
a good corporate citizen, the The Standard Bank KZN
Standard Bank Group believes Top Business Awards focus on For any queries please contact: Gayle Adlam
that by rescheduling the annual organisations’ and companies’ gayle@topbusiness.co.za
Awards we are acting in a successes in relationship to the T: +27 31 2671977 Imraan Noorbhai, Standard Bank, Allan Hirsh, CEO, Hirsch’s and Grant
responsible manner and with all economic, environmental and W: www.topbusiness.co.za Adlam, KZN Top Business (Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards 2019)

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