Bio
Lance Schultz is the CEO of Resolution Circle, a leading technology and engineering development company wholly owned by the University of Johannesburg. Resolution Circle focuses on industry-focused training, technology commercialisation, and providing innovative engineering solutions that bridge the gap between academia and industry. Prior to this, Lance served as CEO of the Pan South African Language Board, a constitutional entity to promote multilingualism, develop the official languages monitor linguistic human rights, and advance language policy. Before PanSALB, Lance was the CEO at Automotive Industry Development Centre in Gauteng, where he played a pivotal role in advancing the competitiveness of South Africa’s automotive sector through supplier/skills/supply chain development.
CEO of the Year 2026 
| GLOBAL |
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| 2026 |
#1011 |
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Title to be awarded: World CEO of the Year 2026
| NATIONAL |
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| 2026 |
#12 |
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Title to be awarded: South Africa CEO of the Year 2026
| REGIONAL |
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| 2026 |
#12 |
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Title to be awarded: Gauteng CEO of the Year 2026
| LOCAL |
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| 2026 |
#2 |
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Title to be awarded: Pretoria CEO of the Year 2026
Ranking History
| Season |
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| 2025 |
#140 |
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| 2022 |
#186 |
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Corporate Support Award 2026 
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| 2026 |
#1011 |
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People’s Choice Award 2026 
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| 2026 |
#1011 |
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All-Time Rankings
| Current Rank |
Peak |
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| #432 |
#291 in 2022 |
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