Forbes Business Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Successful Business Owners and Leaders

Cape Town, 15 June 2023 — Louw Barnardt, the MD and Co-Founder of the Financial Consulting and Accountancy firm Outsourced CFO, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organisation for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.

Barnardt was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honours.

“We are honoured to welcome Louw into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”

As an accepted member of the Council, Louw has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence. He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum and at members-only events. Louw will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.

Finally, Louw will benefit from exclusive access to vetted business service partners, membership-branded marketing collateral, and the high-touch support of the Forbes Councils member concierge team.

“I’m very honoured to be accepted to the Council,” says Barnardt. “I’m excited about the opportunity and look forward to bringing value to the community and to learning from experts from multiple fields in the Forbes Council. I really believe in the power of collaboration. I’m also keen to show the international business community that South African business can hold its own and punch above our weight.”

Amongst many accolades, Barnardt also won the 2022 Lead Category at the Top 35 under 35 SAICA CA (SA) Awards, and is recognised as a Top 40 Influencer under 40 by Insight Success Mag.

ABOUT FORBES COUNCILS

Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.

ABOUT OUTSOURCED CFO

Outsourced CFO provides integrity and professional excellence in financial consulting. Succeeding through uncompromising quality and industry thought leadership, its aim is to help clients rethink, automate and scale their companies in the pursuit of business eminence. For more information, visit www.ocfo.com

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