Accelerate Cape Town AGM AGENDA Presentation on the Stadium by Andrew Fanton, Murray & Roberts, Project Director of the Green Point Stadium 2010 project Lunch and Stadium tour 11:40– 12h25 12h25 – 13h00 Tea and Coffee Open session : Member discussions, ideas and questions. 11:15–11:25 11:25–11:40 Presentation by CEO on Accelerate Cape Town’s progress, future plans and comparative cities insights. 10:30–11:15
Welcome and introduction by Board Chairman, Tim Bashall
Statutory Business including:
The receiving and consideration of the Annual financial statements and report of the board
The re-appointment of the Auditor
The re-election of the Directors
The consideration and approval of the new Memorandum & Articles of Association of Accelerate Cape Town
10:00–10:30
The path travelled … Jul 06 Dec 06 Apr 07 Aug 07 Dec 07 Apr 08 Aug 08 Jul 06 An idea is born Mar 07 Guy Lundy appointed CEO Feb 07 First directors appointed, the idea is named and objectives agreed Sept 06 Potential Cape Champions meet to discuss the “idea” Mar 07 Old Mutual becomes Founding Sponsor Feb 08 15 members June 08 29 members Aug 08 ACT board approve 12 month strategy Mar 07 Clem Sunter workshop - birth of the Southern Tiger Oct 07 CEO dinner with Mayor April 07 GL invited to join Regional Development Strategy Core Group Nov 07 CEO dinner with Premier Nov 07 1 st 2010 business opportunities with Mayor Feb 08 OECD visit Mar 08 CEO dinner with VCs Aug 08 Inaugural AGM May 08 GL chairs Location Branding Conference -Athens Jun 08 GL appointed to board of Wesgro Dec 07 ACT governance structures agreed by Board
Tim Bashall, KPMG
Tim is the Executive Director of Strategy & Markets for KPMG in South Africa. He is also Board Chairman for Accelerate Cape Town.
Guy Lundy, Accelerate Cape Town Guy is the Chief Executive Officer of Accelerate Cape Town
Samora Biko, Circle Capital Ventures Samora is the Chief Operations Officer of Circle Capital Ventures
Andrew Boraine, Cape Town Partnership Andrew is the Chief Executive of the Cape Town Partnership, a public-private partnership focusing on the regeneration of the Cape Town Central City.
Meet the Board
Ray Cadiz, Cadiz Ray is the Co-Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of Cadiz Holdings Ltd.
Harvey Christophers, Deloitte & Touche Harvey is the Regional Leader of Deloitte in the Western Cape and the lead director on services to some of Deloitte’s largest clients in the Cape.
Justin Hardcastle, Webber Wentzel
Justin is the Managing Partner of the Webber Wentzel Cape Town office
Fay Kajee, BATSA
Fay is the Corporate Affairs Director at British American Tobacco South Africa
Meet the Board
Rose Keanly, Old Mutual Rose is the Managing Director of Old Mutual Service, Technology & Administration.
Wayne Klahs, Chevron Wayne is the CEO Chevron South Africa and Vice President of Global Marketing- Africa-Europe Pakistan Region
Jock McKenzie, Independent Jock is a Director of SAPPI, a Trustee of the UCT Foundation and Director of Accelerate Cape Town. He was also President Africa, Middle East and Asia Chevron Corporation.
Mike Thompson, Independent Mike is a retired banker. He is a Non Executive Director of companies including Truworths International, Artscape and Siyasanga Theatre Company.
Meet the Board
Statutory Requirements
Guy Lundy
What makes a world class city?
Becoming a “world class” player requires:
Uniqueness
Focus
Global orientation
Innovation
A sensitive radar system
Ability to attract talented young people
Social and environmental responsibility
Source: Clem Sunter
Gaberone Mauritius Barcelona Paris Marrakech Dubai Athens Chicago New York Washington Maputo Cape Town Economic growth factors Lifestyle factors Charlotte
Scenarios Current reality Inclusive Exclusive High growth Low growth Southern Comfort
What is needed in the Cape?
Long-term vision
Jobs
Investment attraction
A rebranding effort
Attraction and retention of skills
Partnerships
Self-confidence and BIG thinking
What does ACT do? Thought leadership Network Influence Mobilise
Vision To create a Southern Tiger by 2030; the Cape as an iconic, internationally competitive region characterised by inclusive, sustainable economic growth. Brand [Positioning] A private sector initiative aimed at bringing together stakeholders in the Cape region to develop and implement a long-term vision for sustainable, inclusive economic growth. Strategic Objectives
To promote an Active City Strategy
To re-position the Cape as a business destination
To promote safety & security
To increase access to an appropriately skilled workforce
To ensure development is environmentally sustainable
Supported by … Accelerate Cape Town Strategy Strategy
Thought leadership
Networking and influencing
Mobilising and enabling
Vision 2030
Cape Town International Business Club
Safe Cape
Restless Minds
Projects
Strategic re-branding initiative
Concept
A six month process beginning with a Cape Town Vision 2030 session presented by Ben Zander, culminating in an in-depth economic strategy for chosen focus sectors, developed using Deloitte’s methodology.
Timeline
August to December 2008
Project Sponsorship sought
R550,000 financial
R330,000 venue costs
Resources to assist with the strategy development process
Sponsors’ exposure
- Extensive media coverage
Exposure to influential participants ( ±400)
Branding at events
- Ongoing presentations of the final vision and strategy to the broader stakeholder community
Vision 2030
Concept
Create a highly visible business and investment hub aimed at connecting visiting business leaders with local business equivalents to attract and facilitate investment and business opportunities, with particular emphasis on 2010 and with both a web and a physical presence
Timeline
August 2008 to December 2010
Sponsorship still sought
R6 million, either from one or several sponsors, up to the end of 2010
Sponsors’ exposure
- Preferential access to visiting business leaders and business opportunities
- Branding in the Business Lounge and Investment Information Centre, on the website and on electronic and printed materials
- Extensive media coverage
Cape Town International Business Club
Concept
Use information and programmes from Business Against Crime, Action for a Safe South Africa and others to build a toolkit for businesses to help them reduce illegal activity within their sphere of influence. Also work with the media to highlight positive results, thus addressing the prevailing sense of helplessness and hopelessness. Ultimately help to make the Cape a safe place.
Timeline
September 2008 to September 2009
Sponsorship still sought
R450,000
Sponsors’ exposure
- Branding and exposure through communications programmes to businesses, their customers, suppliers and staff
- Media coverage
- Linking communication with associated programmes such as Action for a Safe South Africa
Safe Cape
Concept
Bring together the most creative minds in the Cape, from a range of creative sectors, to propose a solution to a problem that seems intractable; in this case the inability to attract and retain African professional talent in Cape Town.
Timeline
August 2008 ongoing
Sponsorship still sought
None at this stage, but the Restless Minds will come up with potential programmes that will require support.
Restless Minds
Contact details: Guy Lundy CEO Accelerate Cape Town 021 4087255 083 4400208 [email_address] www.acceleratecapetown.com
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