South African chief executives

Elon Reeve Musk is a businessman and entrepreneur known for his leadership of Tesla, SpaceX, X, and xAI. Musk has been the wealthiest person in the world since 2025; as of April 2026, Forbes estimates his net worth to be US$809 billion.

South African entrepreneur; second self-funded visitor to the International Space Station

Chinese-American billionaire physician, CEO & philanthropist

South African poet and writer

American film producer of South African descent

Afrikaner South African billionaire entrepreneur, businessman and conservationist (1916–2006)

South African businesswoman, banker and corporate executive

South African journalist (1974-2019)

South African entrepreneur and industrialist

CEO of BHP Billiton

South African business executive

South African businessman

South African businesswoman

South African entrepreneur