Inclusivity & diversity are our top priorities.
About the AEF
The AEF is a registered non-profit organization.
The African Excellence Forum is deeply rooted in the transformative power of the Ubuntu Excellence Framework (UEF), a pioneering approach that harmoniously integrates organizational excellence with the rich cultural heritage of Africa.
Founded in 2018 by visionary leaders – Mr. Ed van den Heever (SA), Mr. Leon Tossaint (NL), Mr. Matome Edmund Modipa (SA), and Dr. Christian Forstner (DE) – each with a remarkable track record in driving organisational excellence, this synergy marked a groundbreaking milestone. The UEF’s unique ability to harness humanity’s inherent potential resonated profoundly with Dr. Christian Forstner and Leon Tossaint, former Executive of Philips, now revered as the custodian of the African Excellence Forum. The subsequent joining of Dr. Simeon Materechera further enriched our journey. We now invite you to become an integral part of our story, contributing to the unfolding legacy of excellence that honours the spirit of African Ubuntu.
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Vision
Our Vision is the Pursuit of African Communal Sustainable Performance Excellence and Quality of Life!
Mission
Our Mission is to assist African Communities and their People in achieving Sustainable Performance Excellence goals through Assessment and Review, by deploying the Ubuntu Excellence Framework”.
Management
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTORS
Leon Tossaint
Former CEO of Philips and a visionary founding member of the AEF.
Dr. Christian Forstner
Founder of CFYourAdvantage (Germany).
Dr Simeon Materechera
Professor at the North-West University of South Africa.
MEMBERS
Samuel Bashey
CEO Creative Technology. Cairo, Egypt.
NVNT Consulting
Johannesburg
Become an AEF Member
We work with consulting companies to improve the quality and performance standards of organizations of all kinds. As an AEF, you benefit from our global credibility while gaining a unique set of tools to make a difference.