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  • Comment: See WP:COI
    Numerous unsourced statements, such as the statement that the subject is married to Christa Kuljian leads only to a page listing some of Kuljian's writings, and which makes no such claim, or the claim that his "early years were marked by a commitment to anti-apartheid activism before joining the first democratic government in South Africa"
    Tone also needs addressing, "leading" this and "leading" that is not appropriate. Greenman (talk) 15:14, 29 October 2023 (UTC)



William Rodger “Roger” Jardine (born 13 September 1965) is a South African business executive and former government official.[1][2][3][4][5]He earned his BSc in Physics from Haverford College in 1989 and his MSc in Radiological Physics from Wayne State University in 1991.[6]

At age 29, Jardine became the Director General of South Africa's Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology[2][7],surpassing the previous record held by Niel Barnard. [8] He contributed to policy work on nuclear disarmament in South Africa. [9] [10]

Jardine serves as the Chairperson of FirstRand[2][11][12][13][14], a financial institution, and the Centre for Development and Enterprise, one of South African think tanks.[15][16] [17] [18]He has announced plans to step down from FirstRand in November 2023[2][19][20][21][22]

Early life and education

Roger Jardine was born in Riverlea, Johannesburg, to Bill Jardine and Anne Jardine. He has three brothers[23][7]His father, Bill Jardine, was involved in anti-apartheid activism and contributed to sports unification in South Africa.[24]During his high school years, Jardine was involved in anti-apartheid activities, including boycotts and protests against the tricameral parliament, and was an activist in the United Democratic Front (UDF).[2]

Public sector and policy work

After returning to South Africa in 1992, Jardine began a career in the public sector. In 1995, he was appointed director-general of South Africa's Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology.[25] His responsibilities included reviewing science councils and addressing funding issues. Jardine has been vocal against corruption and leadership issues in South African politics[26][27][28] and has spoken at the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) Business School.[2][29][30]

Corporate leadership

Jardine transitioned into the private sector, serving as CEO of Kagiso Media, Aveng Group, and Primedia.[31][32][33]. He is also the current chairperson of FirstRand, which offers a range of financial services in South Africa and other African countries.[34][35][36][37][38][39]

Philanthropy and community involvement

Jardine supports various charitable organizations and serves as the Chairman of the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE)[40] [41] He has also been involved in initiatives aimed at combating racism and xenophobia in Gauteng province.[42]

Aveng

Roger Jardine was the CEO of Aveng Group between 2008 and 2013.[43] During his tenure, the company faced allegations of collusion that predated his appointment. [2][29][44][45][46][47] Jardine stepped down after the completion of regulatory investigations.

Sports and rugby

The Jardine family has been involved in rugby. Roger Jardine served on the board of Sharks Rugby Union for over a decade.[48] [49]

See also

References

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  5. ^ "WITS Business School Advisory Board".
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  7. ^ a b Haffajee, Ferial (24 October 2023). "Banker, former civil servant, academic: Roger Jardine raises his hand to be president". Daily Maverick.
  8. ^ Barnard, Niël (2015). Secret Revolution: Memoirs of a spy boss (Kindle ed.). South Africa: Tafelberg. ISBN 978-0624074571.
  9. ^ Iqbal, Saghir (2018-07-31). Nuclear Apartheid: Bullying, Hypocrisy and the Double Standards on Nuclear Weapons. Saghir Iqbal. ISBN 978-1-9839-1041-8.
  10. ^ "Why South Africa Gave Up the Bomb". Foreign Affairs.
  11. ^ "FirstRand promises climate risk disclosure roadmap in 2020 - Just Share". justshare.org.za. 2019-11-28. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  12. ^ "FirstRand CEO steps down, with big changes at FNB". Daily Investor. 4 October 2023.
  13. ^ "FirstRand Bank announces Board member Roger Jardine as next Independent Non-Executive Chairman". Talent4Boards. 1 December 2017.
  14. ^ Mchunu, Sandile (1 December 2017). "Roger Jardine chosen to take the helm at First Rand Limited". Independent Online.
  15. ^ "State can't meet SA's social and economic needs, says FirstRand's chairperson – Moonstone Information Refinery". 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  16. ^ "William Rodger Jardine "Roger"". Bloomberg.
  17. ^ "CHANGE TO FIRSTRAND BOARD AND NEW SENIOR EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS" (PDF). Sharenet.
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  19. ^ "Big changes for FNB – new CEO announced in major leadership shuffle". Business Tech. 4 October 2023.
  20. ^ "FirstRand appoints first Black woman CEO". Jacaranda FM. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  21. ^ https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/SENS_20231004_S480713.pdf
  22. ^ Ntsoane, Lethabo (2023-10-04). "FirstRand's Board Reshuffle: New Leaders, New Horizons". Rateweb - South Africa. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  23. ^ Beckett, Janice (2 August 2018). "Honouring the legacy of Bill Jardine". Soweto Urban.
  24. ^ "Honouring the legacy of Bill Jardine". Soweto Urban. 2 August 2018.
  25. ^ Lawson, Mark (February 1995). "ANC adviser takes over at science ministry" (PDF). Nature. 373 (6516): 651. doi:10.1038/373651b0. PMID 7854432. S2CID 1699001.
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  28. ^ Moneyweb (2022-10-13). "FirstRand chair slams 'glacial' pace of Ramaphosa's infrastructure programme". Moneyweb. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  29. ^ a b "'The biggest scandal in post-apartheid SA'". www.onlinetenders.co.za. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  30. ^ Lowman, Stuart (2018-10-04). "FirstRand chairman Roger Jardine urges ANC to shun populism". BizNews.com. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  31. ^ "Roger Jardine - Director of Fisker Inc | FSR". Macroaxis. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  32. ^ Mochiko, Thabiso (21 January 2014). "Roger Jardine appointed group CEO at Primedia". Bizcommunity.
  33. ^ "Business Leaders". Market Screener.
  34. ^ "Roger Jardine chosen to take the helm at FirstRand". Retrieved 2023-10-27 – via PressReader.
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  36. ^ "FirstRand to disclose fossil fuel assets". Legalbrief. 27 October 2023.
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  40. ^ Import, Pongrass (2015-04-15). "CEO Sleep Out helps the homeless". Sandton Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  41. ^ "CDE Advisory Board". Centre for Development and Enterprise. 22 November 2017.
  42. ^ "Social cohesion policy support (2019) | GCRO". www.gcro.ac.za. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  43. ^ "Roger Jardine, CEO, Aveng Group: Interview - South Africa 2013 - Oxford Business Group". 2013-09-17. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  44. ^ "Tender transparency needed to avoid collusion". Mail & Guardian. 9 September 2013.
  45. ^ "On collusion in the construction industry". Politicsweb.
  46. ^ "Collusion scandal was painful". EyeWitness News.
  47. ^ "Collusion is just a nice word for corruption". MoneyWeb.
  48. ^ thembavukeya (2018-08-02). "Honouring the legacy of Bill Jardine". Soweto Urban. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  49. ^ "In the scrum with Jardine on his lekker addictions". Independent Online. Retrieved 16 November 2007.
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