Dr Michael Jordaan’s exceptional contributions to business leadership were recently recognised when he was conferred with an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Management degree at the autumn graduation ceremonies held at the Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, Bloemfontein campus.
Jordaan is a distinguished business leader with an impressive track record.
Having led eight different companies throughout his career, he is undoubtedly an exceptional leader in the business world.
“Dr Jordaan epitomises the kind of graduates that we aspire to produce at the CUT: ambitious, a visionary, and driven. His exceptional leadership skills enabled FNB to earn the coveted title of the world’s most innovative bank in 2012.
“Not only that, Dr Jordaan is a successful entrepreneur in his own right, having founded Montegray Capital and Bank Zero. By nurturing such trailblazers, the CUT is firmly on track to achieve its goal of becoming an internationally renowned entrepreneurial university,” said Prof Albert Strydom, Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences.
In his acceptance speech, Jordaan delivered invaluable advice to the graduates in attendance, urging them to prioritise education reform, emphasising early childhood education as the key to societal prosperity.
He stressed the importance of positioning oneself to attract positive outcomes.
Jordaan also encouraged the graduates to focus on the potential benefits of their decisions rather than solely on the possible downsides moving forward.
Jordaan’s call to take calculated risks and create opportunities for graduates resonated with the audience, instilling a sense of optimism for the future.
