Augusta DorningDr Augusta Dorning is a trailblazing healthcare leader with over four decades of experience across public, private, consultancy, and non-governmental sectors. She is the Managing Partner of Extraordinary Hospitals of Africa, driving hospital improvemnt initiatives across the continent. Formerly Africa Strategy Lead for the Lenmed Group and General Manager of South Africa's largest private hospital-----the first woman to hold the role in its 120-year history-----she has also been a pioneering figure in public service, becoming the first woman appointed as Director of Labour Relations, chairing the Education Labour Relations Council, and leading negotiations at the Health Sector Bargaining Council.Her leadership has earned her multiple accolades, including the 2020 One Hundred Most Impactful Global Leaders in Healthcare Award, the 2021 Most Influential Healthcare Businesswoman Award, and the 2024 RMB Africa's Fearless Thinker Award. An accomplished academic and speaker, she has delivered over 30 conference papers, served on numerous panels, and published widely, including her book The Case for Executive Coaching in Private Healthcare in South Africa. Recognised as one of South Africa's most influential women in healthcare, she continues to inspire with her dedication to excellence, innovation, and empowerment. Read More Read Less