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Beverley Ebrahim

Managing Director and Shareholder of aspects of my life. Additionally, I draw inspiration from Her success, however, is never taken for granted. Beverley’s
Rising Sun Printers resilient women in business and from individuals in our approach is marked by humility and a continuous desire to
communities who continue to rise above challenges learn. “You can never stop learning,” she insists. “The printing
with strength and determination.” industry is constantly evolving, and to stay relevant, you
everley Ebrahim is the managing director must keep innovating. That is what keeps me motivated,
B and shareholder of Rising Sun Printers. This mindset has helped her shape a company culture knowing there is always more to discover and improve.”
Established in 1999, the company is a that values both people and performance. Rising Sun
proudly South African enterprise with offices in KwaZulu- Printers has become known for its reliability, innovation, LEAD WITH PURPOSE
Natal, Gauteng, and Bloemfontein. “Since joining the and high standards of service. “I have helped take
business in 2006, I have worked across various roles, from the business to the next level by expanding into new Beverley is enthusiastic about empowering the next
administration to operations, and in 2017 I was honoured regions, streamlining our operations, and building a generation of women leaders. Her advice is: “Never doubt
to be promoted to managing director,” she explains. strong, motivated team,” she says. “I have worked hard your ability to lead. Stay curious, stay grounded, and seek
Today, Rising Sun Printers serves a wide range of clients to ensure that Rising Sun Printers is known not only mentors who will challenge and uplift you. Learn every
throughout South Africa and across its borders, offering for quality work, but also for our professionalism and part of the business, not just your job. And when your time
high-quality printing and publishing services. reliability, ensuring that our clients are able to grow comes, lead with purpose, not ego.”
their businesses as a result of our quick and efficient
For Beverley, leadership was not something handed to turnaround time.” She encourages young women to start where they are
her. “It has been a journey of growth, hard work, and and make the most of every opportunity. “Do not wait to
staying open to learning,” she reflects. “I started in an EMBRACING GROWTH have everything figured out,” she says. “Be willing to learn,
administrative role, but I always paid attention to the be consistent, and do not be afraid to ask questions. You
business and looked for ways to contribute beyond my Beverley’s professional journey has had its challenges. will make mistakes, but that is part of the journey. Keep
position. Over the years, I gained experience in different “There have been many, from proving myself in a male- showing up, believe in yourself, and do not let fear hold
areas of the company, and when the opportunity came dominated industry to navigating economic challenges you back.”
to step into a leadership role, I was ready for it.” and industry shifts,” she explains. “One of the toughest
times was during the Covid-19 pandemic, when we had Looking ahead, Beverley is focused on growing Rising Sun
BUILDING A LEGACY to adapt quickly just to stay afloat. But those challenges Printers into one of the most trusted and respected printing
taught me resilience, and they helped us grow stronger brands in South Africa. “We have recently expanded our
At the heart of Beverley’s career has been a clear and as a business.” services to include digital and commercial label printing,
unwavering dream to make a meaningful impact, not and I am focused on strengthening our offering to deliver
just in business, but in people’s lives. She shares, “I Her leadership during such difficult times has been even greater value to our clients.”
wanted to grow into a strong leader, build something a testament to her ability to stay composed and
that would last, and create opportunities for others focused under pressure. Rather than seeing obstacles While her professional ambitions remain high, Beverley
along the way.” as setbacks, Beverley views them as opportunities is committed to maintaining balance and perspective.
to grow. “Adversity has a way of revealing what you are “Balance means being intentional,” she explains. “I make
Her inspiration has been deeply rooted in faith, capable of,” she reflects. “Each challenge has taught time for my family, my personal well-being, and my faith.
mentorship, and family. “First and foremost, I am me something valuable about leadership, people, I believe that to lead well, you must also rest well. I have
deeply grateful to God, whose guidance and grace and perseverance.” learned to delegate, disconnect when needed, and protect
have provided me with strength, clarity, and resilience
the spaces that keep me centred.”
throughout my journey. I’m also deeply inspired by One of her proudest achievements has been her rise
our visionary CEO, Mr Vijay Maharaj, whose exemplary from personal assistant to managing director, a journey As Beverley looks to the future, her focus remains clear:
leadership, wisdom, and integrity have not only that speaks to her dedication and capacity for growth. building a business that not only succeeds commercially
shaped our organisation’s success but also profoundly “Being trusted with leading the business has been a major but also contributes positively to the lives of others.“I want
influenced my own leadership philosophy. To my highlight,” she says. “Another achievement I am proud of Rising Sun Printers to be remembered not just for what we
loving family, I’m forever grateful for your unwavering is expanding our footprint beyond KwaZulu-Natal. I have produce, but for the values we stand for,” she concludes.
support, encouragement, and sacrifices – you’ve been also had the privilege of mentoring staff and seeing them “Excellence, integrity, and service are the principles that
my rock, motivating me to strive for excellence in all grow in their roles, which is incredibly rewarding.” guide everything we do.”

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