Cape Town, South Africa, October 2025 – BPESA (Business Process Enabling South Africa), the national industry body and trade association for the Global Business Services (GBS) and BPO sector in South Africa, has announced the appointment of Lee-Anne Stewart as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this strategic leadership role, Lee-Anne will oversee BPESA’s financial management, governance, and long-term sustainability, supporting the organization’s mission to drive growth, skills development, and investment in South Africa’s thriving GBS sector.
With more than 15 years of experience in financial leadership, governance, and operational management, Lee-Anne Stewart brings a proven record of driving fiscal discipline and enabling organizational growth across both corporate and non-profit sectors.
Before joining BPESA, Lee-Anne served as Senior Finance Manager at the Maternal, Adolescent and Child Health (MatCH) Institute, a leading organization advancing healthcare research and implementation across South Africa. Over nearly six years, she played a critical role in strengthening financial controls, donor reporting, and audit compliance, ensuring the financial sustainability of multiple health initiatives.
Prior to that, she held the role of Finance and Operations Lead at Equator – The Belt Factory, where she streamlined operational processes, enhanced reporting structures, and optimized budgetary planning to support business efficiency and growth.
Earlier in her career, Lee-Anne spent a decade at KPMG South Africa, where she rose to the position of Associate Director. During her tenure, she led complex audit and advisory engagements, particularly within the Development Advisory Services division, providing financial oversight, governance consulting, and donor-funded project assurance across various sectors. Her time at KPMG shaped her strong foundation in strategic finance, risk management, and accountability frameworks.
About BPESA
BPESA is a not-for-profit organization serving as the industry body and trade association for Global Business Services (GBS) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in South Africa. Its mission is to position South Africa as a premier global destination for business services, promoting domestic and international investment, and fostering job creation, particularly among unemployed youth.
Operating nationally across Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and the Eastern Cape, BPESA collaborates with government, academia, and industry partners to ensure a sustainable pipeline of skilled talent, aligned policies, and strategic investments. Through research, skills initiatives, and stakeholder engagement, BPESA plays a vital role in advancing South Africa’s competitiveness in the global services economy.
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