Global InformationMagda Wierzycka information
Magda Wierzycka | |
|---|---|
| Born | Magdalena Franciszka Wierzycka 1969 (age 54–55) Gliwice, Poland |
| Nationality |  South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
| Occupation(s) | entrepreneur, actuary, anti-corruption activist |
| Employer(s) | Sygnia Ltd., Coronation Fund Managers, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings |
| Spouse | Simon Peile |
| Children | 2 sons |
Magdalena Franciszka Wierzycka[1] (born 1969 in Gliwice, Poland[2]) is a Polish-South African billionaire businesswoman.[3] She is the co-founder and CEO of Sygnia Ltd, a financial services company.[4][5] She is the richest woman in South Africa,[6] and is also known for her anti-corruption activism.[7][8] In 2020, the magazine Forbes listed her among "Africa's 50 Most Powerful Women".[9]
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- ^ Rębała, Monika (19 March 2020). "Polka najbogatszą kobietą w RPA. "Stworzyłam własną firmę, by mówić to, co chcę"". www.wysokieobcasy.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 19 March 2020.
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- ^ "Magdalena Franciszka Wierzycka: Executive Profile & Biography - Bloomberg". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "The Wealthiest Woman in South Africa Shares Her Tips for Success". Marieclaire.co.za. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ Watson, Amanda (22 January 2018). "Gigaba the catalyst behind a multibillion-rand civil claim against Eskom, Zuma, Guptas". The Citizen. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ^ "Eskom lawsuit: We have a strong case - Magda Wierzycka - CNBC Africa". CNBC Africa. 15 December 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ^ Africa, Forbes (6 March 2020). "Africa's 50 Most Powerful Women". Forbes Africa. Retrieved 30 January 2021.