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ABOUT US

WIF is a non-profit membership-based organisation that was started in South Africa in November 2005 in response to a lack of financial literacy and access to finance of individuals and business owners.

It has since broadened into an organisation offering individual growth and development opportunities and various small business development services to both male and female owned organisations.

It has grown rapidly by bringing together people from all facets of the working world ranging from large-scale corporate companies, down to up-and-coming entrepreneurs and SMEs.

Its aim is to enable individuals and companies to maximise their growth and profits through its diverse offerings that include networking, mentorship, training, collaboration, entrepreneurship development and support.


Colleen Larsen - CEO

Finalist in SA's Most Influential Women in Business and Government Award 2011/2012.

Colleen is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors.
She is a networker and organiser, but more than that
she is a visionary with a passion for empowering entrepreneurs and women.

She is a leader whose career spans 28 years within the financial services market which includes the pension fund and insurance direct marketing fields.

> More About Colleen

 
Founding WIF
In November 2005, she founded WIF. As CEO of the organisation, Colleen has grown the organisation to include : Microsoft, ILO, BHP Billiton, ABSA, Franchising Association of South Africa, International Labour Organisation, Mercedes Benz, Government Employee Pension Fund, Dell Computers and Edgars, Anglo Gold Ashanti, Stratum Benefits, Sasfin, Deloitte, PwC, Barloworld Automotive, and Lloyds TSB .
 
edith venter - patron
Edith Venter was appointed as patron of WIF in 2010. She has long supported many charity organisations, including the Red Cross, Reach for a Dream, Cotlands Baby Sanctuary and Johannesburg Child Welfare. She also works closely with SA Guide Dogs Association.

After losing her beloved father to cancer, she became the dedicated patron of the Cancer Association of South Africa, and has spent enormous amounts of her time and energy caring for and counselling cancer patients and their families and utilising her fundraising abilities on behalf of the Cancer Association.

With her boundless energy, she is a highly sought after motivational speaker, and role model to millions of South African women.
Edith was instrumental in putting together the Women in Africa Working Together Conference held in 2010.
 
Edith Venter: Patron
Colleen Larsen: Founder & CEO
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