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His Excellency Prof. Dr. Ambassador Tal Edgars is a globally and multi-award winning recognised economist, strategist, key opinion leading authority and senior diplomat, widely regarded as one of Africa’s foremost leading authority and informed voices on governance, foresight, complex negotiations, foreign policy, contract theory, and adaptive leadership and how countries & businesses can be active participants in their own development.He has an outstanding record in planning, managing and executing highly successful private and public sector initiatives in Africa, Europe, America & Asia. An angel investor:9 exits in 15 investments, with a 69.5% IRR on these 9 exits.
He has advised governments, Fortune 100 companies, and international organisations on corporate finance, competitiveness,
CEO of the Year 2026 
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Title to be awarded: World CEO of the Year 2026
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Title to be awarded: South Africa CEO of the Year 2026
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Title to be awarded: Gauteng CEO of the Year 2026
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Title to be awarded: Johannesburg CEO of the Year 2026
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Corporate Support Award 2026 
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