Euvin Naidoo (born 1971) is a South African banking executive based in

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. An alumnus of the management consulting firm McKinsey & Co., Naidoo has been recognized by Forbes as one of the leading advocates for western investment in Africa. He is also the president of the South Africa Chamber of Commerce in America (SACCA).

Career

In 2003, Naidoo co-authored the

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case, "

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, Turnaround Leader", with economist

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. In 2007, as president and CEO of SACCA, Naidoo led the launch of the Africa Entrepreneurship Platform, which was featured at the

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's annual gathering and has been acknowledged by New York City mayor

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as helping to strengthen business ties across borders. In February 2009, Naidoo was selected as a

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by the

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. In 2011,

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named him among the 10 Youngest Power Men in Africa. At the 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa, Naidoo was chosen as one of the five "Rising Stars of Africa". In August 2012, Naidoo was recruited onto the Global Agenda Council for the

. In his part-time and personal capacity, Naidoo is the visiting lecturer for

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and service operations at the

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's Business School, the WITS Business School in

. Naidoo joined colleagues to serve on the Admissions Board of the Harvard Business School. He has also served as a judge for several years as part of the Harvard Business School's Annual Business Plan Contest, an event that attracts entrants from around the world.

Personal life

Naidoo is a graduate of the Harvard Business School. He is married to Roshini Moodley Naidoo, a medical doctor.

References

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