Executive Leadership

Mr Sam Mhlaba

Group Chief Executive Officer

Sam Mhlaba is the Group Chief Executive Officer of INNRESDES, where he leads strategic growth initiatives designed to enhance share value and deliver sustainable impact across the company’s diverse ecosystem.

With over 14 years of executive leadership experience, Sam has consistently driven innovation, operational excellence, and inclusive value creation across multiple sectors. His academic background spans globally recognized institutions such as Harvard Business School, the University of Cape Town, and Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, with qualifications in OPM, Corporate Directorship, Values-Based Leadership, and Advanced Project Management. Passionate about embedding sustainability and social responsibility into core business strategy, Sam champions a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Under his leadership, INNRESDES remains committed to its purpose: *“We deliver strategic and sustainable solutions to complex problems.

Mr Pieter Schöltz

Interim Group Chief Operations

Pieter Schöltz, CA(SA), serves as Interim Chief Operations Officer at INNRESDES, bringing over 20 years of executive experience in financial and operational leadership across diverse sectors.

Renowned for his ability to deliver strategic and sustainable solutions to complex challenges, Pieter has led transformative initiatives that align financial systems with long-term business goals. His inclusive leadership style, combined with a strong focus on innovation, resilience, and stakeholder value, supports INNRESDES’s mission to empower people and drive sustainable growth across its ecosystem.

Ms Carina Best

Interim Group Chief Financial Officer

Carina Best, CA(SA), is the Interim Group Chief Financial Officer at INNRESDES, bringing over two decades of strategic financial leadership across banking, consulting, and corporate finance. 

With a proven track record in financial transformation, Carina has led multi-entity reporting, IFRS compliance, and system integration projects that align with INNRESDES’s mission to deliver strategic and sustainable solutions to complex problems. Her leadership at African Bank and Bridge Corporate earned industry recognition for innovation, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement. Carina is deeply committed to value-oriented leadership, continuous improvement, and empowering teams through inclusive and resilient financial strategies. Her expertise supports INNRESDES’s vision of sustainable growth and increased brand value across its diverse ecosystem.