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Tony Leon is the Executive Chairman of Resolve Communications (Pty) Ltd, a South African consultancy specialising in crisis communications, reputation management, government relations and advocacy.  He is also a noted author, columnist and speaker. His recently published (May 2014) memoir “Opposite Mandela-Encounters with South Africa’s Icon” has drawn critical acclaim.

He was appointed by President Jacob Zuma as the South African Ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay in August 2009. Since returning from his three year post in Buenos Aires in September 2012, Tony Leon has been thinking, writing, speaking and about matters in South Africa and the world. He consults to businesses both locally and abroad and has a special interest in risk consulting on Africa and South America and on navigating the intricacies of the booming markets of South America.

Tony Leon annually addresses multiple audiences of academics, policy-makers, students and business leaders across the globe, providing one of the most highly sought after in-depth analyses on Africa – covering a range of issues from leadership and governance through to investment and public policy matters. With his engaging style and first hand grasp of the economic and political factors at play on the continent, Leon offers internationally praised analyses of key developments, coupled with vital assessments on the future outlook for various sectors and states in Africa.

POPULAR TOPICS 

  1. “What happened and What’s Next? ” 
  2. “Russian Roulette? – What amending the Constitution to allow Expropriation without Compensation Means” 
  3. “Ramaphoria and Ramareality” 
  4. “Behind Embassy Walls”
  5. “Opposite Mandela” 

POPULAR TOPICS 

  1. “What happened and What’s Next? ” 
  2. “Russian Roulette? – What amending the Constitution to allow Expropriation without Compensation Means” 
  3. “Ramaphoria and Ramareality” 
  4. “Behind Embassy Walls”
  5. “Opposite Mandela” 

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