Brian George van Rooyen

Engages in the retail of imported and local ceramic tiles, sanitaryware and bathroom accessories

Operates as an investment holding company, which engages in logistics services and the manufacture of integrated circuits

Provides credit card services on behalf of VISA and MasterCard

The university of at institute for economic development (UTSA IED), established in 1979 and located at One Riverwalk Place, is a comprehensive economic development organization dedicated to fostering business growth, entrepreneurship, and community advancement locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The private company is located in the US. Administered within UTSA’s Division of Research, Economic Development and Knowledge Enterprise, the institute offers professional business advising, technical training, research, market analysis, and strategic planning services. It supports startups, established business owners, and community leaders, engaging students annually through internships and collaborative initiatives. The institute encompasses multiple specialized centers and programs, including the South-West Small Business Development Center Network (TXSBDC), the UTSA SBDC International Trade Center, the SBDC Technology Commercialization Center, and the UTSA SBDC Center for Government Contracting. Additionally, the Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center provides management consulting to firms impacted by foreign competition. The institute collaborates with federal and state agencies, financial institutions, and chambers of commerce, and provides accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency upon request.

Engages in organizing of rugby world cup

The private company is based in Midrand, South Africa. It is a professional accounting body with over 10,000 members across practice, commerce, industry, academia, and the public sector. The institute promotes ethical, responsible, and sustainable business practices and upholds integrity and public trust within the profession. It offers various membership categories, including professional accountant, tax specialist, accounting technician, business advisor, trainee, and student, each with specific qualification pathways involving accredited academic programs, practical learnerships, and professional evaluations. The institute supports members’ lifelong learning and career advancement through resources such as accredited training centers, continuous professional development seminars, professional evaluations, and a digital hub. It organizes initiatives and events like the national accounting and maths olympiad, project achiever, accounting indaba conferences, and the budget connect series to foster professional development and industry engagement. The institute provides a confidential whistleblowing hotline to promote ethical conduct and compliance. It is affiliated with international bodies and offers member benefits such as professional indemnity insurance, networking opportunities, and access to quality management and practice review services. The institute supports members in remaining competent and relevant amid changing economic, technological, and regulatory environments, contributing to socio-economic development aligned with the national development plan vision 2030. The South African Institute of Professional Accountants was founded in 1982.

Engages in mining and explores coal